Woman fighting Ambien withdrawal symptoms

Ambien Withdrawal Symptoms

Over the past couple of decades, prescription medications have grown quite a reputation for their tendency to be addictive. As with addictions to alcohol, smoking or other drugs, nobody intends to develop an addiction to them; unlike these things, prescriptions are usually forced by a circumstance that renders not taking the medication a worse situation…

Man feeling the impact of heroin

How Heroin Affects Your Life

Heroin is a dangerous and highly addictive drug, so it should come as no surprise that it can negatively impact your life. Heroin can cause short-term physical side effects, pose severe long-term health risks, and destroy social relationships. While heroin effects are devastating, recovery is possible with a residential treatment center like Crestview Recovery. Explore the scope of…

Man realizing tapering off Xanax isn't easy

Tapering Off Xanax

Like the many other medications individuals take for issues like anxiety, Xanax may involve side-effects. It’s important to understand what these are, so you can seek help if you’re experiencing them. Taking Xanax for an extended period of time often results in addiction. Xanax’s short-term, pleasurable effects make people want more of it, and they…

Woman asking, "Is meth a narcotic?'

Is Meth a Narcotic?

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant. A report by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reveals that approximately 964,000 people aged 12 or older had a meth use disorder or addiction. Because the need for meth addiction treatment is so common, people have asked, “Is meth a narcotic?” The question might…