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Ativan (lorazepam) is an anti-anxiety medication commonly prescribed to treat anxiety, panic attacks, alcohol withdrawal, insomnia, and seizures. Ativan withdrawal can produce uncomfortable symptoms such as anxiety, nausea, irritability, agitation, headaches, worsened insomnia and other sleep disturbances, and drug cravings. Those dependent on Ativan will

Due to the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States, identifying and diagnosing opioid use disorder (OUD) in affected persons has become more critical than ever. Discovering if, in fact, a loved one is engaging in opioid abuse or is suffering from an active addiction

Spice and K2 are synthetic intoxicating drugs that typically consist of various chemicals sprayed onto plant material that can be used for smoking. K2 is also found in liquid form and, as such, can be inhaled through vaporizers and e-cigarettes. Although these drugs are commonly

Most medications, including Suboxone and Xanax, come with the potential for adverse effects that can be amplified when multiple medications are used in combination. Unfortunately, some individuals using Suboxone may do so in addition to Xanax without a prescription, also known as drug diversion. They

An oral drug test (also referred to as a mouth swab drug test or saliva drug test) is a screening tool used to detect substance use. These tests typically consist of gathering saliva from the inside of the mouth with a swab-like instrument or absorbent

Psilocybin mushrooms, aka “shrooms” or “magic” mushrooms, are psychedelic drugs that, when ingested, can induce hallucinations and heightened emotional states. Many individuals use this drug only occasionally, but excessive use is possible and can lead to psychological dependence. People who consume hallucinogenic mushrooms may also

Marijuana is a drug that can elicit a wide range of effects, but it is not classified strictly as a hallucinogen. Marijuana is a complex substance and can have depressant, stimulant, or relatively mild hallucinogenic effects depending on the strain, the amount ingested, and the

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a poorly understood disorder that appears to be induced by heavy cannabis use. Hyperemesis refers to a medical condition that involves severe and prolonged vomiting. According to limited research, subjects with a history of prolonged and excessive marijuana consumption were

There has been substantial debate regarding whether marijuana use can be risky and possibly act as a gateway to more powerful drugs, such as heroin. Gateway drugs are substances believed to be habit-forming and may lead to experimentation with other substances. The gateway drug theory