America came to know cocaine addiction and abuse intimately in the 1980s. While there are limited medical uses for cocaine, it was portrayed in popular media as a party drug or as a means of staying productive for long hours in competitive industries. It was equally popular with women and men, and that popularity contributed…
Cocaine, a powerful stimulant drug, is derived from the coca plant native to South America. It is most commonly used as a recreational drug due to its ability to create feelings of euphoria, increased energy, and heightened mental alertness. However, the use of cocaine carries a high risk of addiction. This is largely because the…
Substance use disorders are common in the United States. Millions of people struggle with addiction and require treatment to overcome it. Cocaine is one of the most commonly abused drugs, and many people enter women’s cocaine addiction treatment to rid themselves of their dependence on it. As people learn more about the way addictions form, we…
More than five million Americans use the stimulant drug cocaine at least once every year. More than 20% of these people are affected by addiction or severe, non-addicted abuse. Whether addicted or not, all cocaine users run the risk of experiencing a range of side effects. Many of these effects occur equally as often in…
Sometimes, a person struggling with addiction to painkillers and heroin may hide their addictive behaviors from their loved ones. Hiding heroin addiction from family can be complicated—but when someone has a home and a job and shows up when needed their loved ones can ignore the signs of a heroin user that might be appearing…
Humans will likely fall ill without eating nutritious meals or getting adequate sleep. Insomnia and other sleep disorders affect at least 10% to 30% of adults at any time while sleeping pills carry risks for abuse and addiction. However, several natural sleeping aids can be viable alternatives for sleeping pills. If you or a loved…
Rivotril—a brand name for clonazepam—is a medication usually prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures. However, like with most prescription pills, people may develop a chemical dependency or misuse it, resulting in a Rivotril overdose. Thus, recognizing Rivotril overdose symptoms can help save a life. If you or a loved one is struggling with…
Loving someone who has a prescription drug addiction can be difficult. It is painful to watch your loved one slip further and further into their addiction. You might feel overwhelmed, angry, sad, or hopeless. Unfortunately, people who struggle with prescription drug addiction may not recognize their own problems or find the help they need to…
Rivotril and Restoril are commonly prescribed medications for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. However, the side effects of Rivotril and Restoril medications can vary significantly in women. Call 833.754.0554 to speak with someone from Women’s Recovery in Colorado about Rivotril and Restoril side effects and withdrawal symptoms, as well as our Rivotril and Restoril addiction treatment…
Benzodiazepines are a type of medication commonly prescribed as anti-anxiety drugs, sedatives, and muscle relaxants. They have been used since the 1960s to treat a variety of conditions, including panic attacks, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures. Although effective at providing relief from these symptoms in the short term, benzodiazepines can be highly addictive if taken…