Having a glass of wine with dinner may seem harmless, but drinking alcohol can bring about undesirable side effects and an increased risk of dependence when you are on prescription medication. Many people unwittingly develop a substance use disorder when combining two or more substances like prescription drugs and alcohol. If you start noticing the…
Polysubstance abuse is when a person uses more than one drug simultaneously and abuses those substances, such as opiates and stimulants, depressants, alcohol, prescription medications, or other combinations. If polysubstance abuse is a problem for you or someone you love, we can help you find addiction treatment programs that help with these issues. Call us at Serenity…
Benzodiazepines (benzos) are a type of prescription drug used to treat a range of anxiety and panic disorders. While these drugs can be safe to use in those conditions, they are still very addictive, especially when people abuse them. They can cause numerous side effects that your doctor should know about if you are experiencing…
Xanax is a prescription drug that is used to treat conditions like anxiety and depression. Coke, or cocaine, is a stimulant drug. While the two are very different, some users mix Xanax and coke. This combination can lead to even more significant problems, and it can put users at higher risk of addiction or overdose.…