Addiction is not usually the result of a single issue, but the combination of three main risk factors including biological factors, environmental risks and influences, and drug type and administration. Biological Factors Someone’s genetic predisposition, or DNA, and co-occurring mental illnesses can both increase the …

Barbiturates can quickly become addictive after abusing them chronically. A medically-supervised detox is required to avoid potentially lethal withdrawal symptoms. Some of the most commonly abused barbiturates include: amobarbital sodium (Amytal) pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal) secobarbital sodium (Seconal) phenobarbital (Luminal) Amytal, Nembutal, and Seconal are all …

When taken as directed, it is rare for benzodiazepine use to result in fatal overdose. However, when someone takes too large a dose, or mixes it with another substance the risk for overdose increases. Some signs of benzodiazepine overdose include: dizziness confusion drowsiness blurred vision …

A relapse is one of the harsh possibilities faced during opioid addiction recovery. Knowing the signs of an opioid relapse can help prevent it from happening. Understanding Opioid Relapse An opioid relapse is defined as returning to use of an opioid after a period of …

Mixing alcohol and muscles relaxants is a dangerous combination which can produce extreme sedation, decreased cognitive abilities, impaired motor functioning, accidental death, and addiction. Should a person be addicted to one or both of these drugs, a comprehensive treatment program should be sought to alleviate …