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Signs of Klonopin Abuse

Klonopin is a benzodiazepine or benzo that has been widely prescribed to treat conditions including epilepsy, panic disorders, and anxiety. Like other benzos, Klonopin is highly effective for its intended uses but carries a high risk for abuse, dependence, and addiction. As such, its use has begun to decline in preference to SSRIs like Zoloft […]

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Opioids vs. Opiates: What’s the Difference?

Every day, millions of Americans rely on prescription medications to manage a variety of health conditions. While prescription medications are effective and have genuine medical value, many of them, including stimulants, benzodiazepines, opioids, and opiates, carry a high risk for abuse, dependence, and addiction. For most prescription drugs, the danger lies not in their medical

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What Is Pink Cocaine?

The illegal drug trade is a dark and dangerous world where people are constantly developing newer, more potent, and more hazardous substances in the pursuit of making money. Often, “new” drugs are variants of existing ones that have been altered to be cheaper to increase profits. A significant danger of these drugs is that the

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A woman stares out of her window. She is sitting on the couch and experiencing fentanyl withdrawal symptoms.

Recognizing and Managing Fentanyl Withdrawal

Fentanyl has become notorious in recent years due to its role in the opioid epidemic and the astounding number of fatal overdoses tied to it. However, although it’s used as a street drug, it’s important to remember that it is also a valued medical substance for severe health conditions. That means people can become addicted

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Common Signs of Meth Use

If you or someone you love is struggling with meth addiction, you understand the devastating nature of this disease. Living with meth addiction can make life seem unbearable and out of control. Because meth is so highly addictive, recreational use can quickly spiral out of control, wreaking havoc in all areas of life.  At The

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Cocaine and Its Impact on the Brain

Cocaine is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that peaked in popularity during the 1980s, known as the “cocaine boom.” While cocaine use has significantly decreased since the ‘80s, it remains among the most commonly abused drugs within the U.S. and throughout the world. Cocaine is typically cut with a variety of substances, from

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A woman is looking straight on at the camera. She is experiencing the symptoms of mixing cocaine and fentanyl.

The Dangers of Mixing Cocaine and Fentanyl

Many drugs have legitimate medical uses for which they are highly effective, while others are notorious for their potential to cause harm, including addiction, overdose, and death. Fentanyl is both. Fentanyl was originally developed for pain management among cancer patients, and it worked to bring relief. However, today, fentanyl is best known for its illicit

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Recognizing Benzo Side Effects

Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, and Valium are four of the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepines, a type of drug classified as a depressant because of the sedative effects they have on the central nervous system. Benzos, as they are commonly called, are highly effective in treating conditions including insomnia, anxiety, and panic disorders. However, their addictive nature

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The Benefits of Addiction Rehab for Women

Addiction, now clinically referred to as substance use disorder (SUD), impacts millions of Americans of all ages, races, and walks of life. For years, alcoholism and other forms of addiction were viewed as character flaws in people who had no willpower, resulting in stigmatization that, unfortunately, remains today despite the knowledge that SUD is a

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A man in a pink shirt is sitting in front of a window. He is wondering whether he is experiencing heroin dependence or addiction.

The Dangers of Heroin Dependence

Heroin is one of the most potent drugs available, second only to fentanyl. In recent years, heroin use has been on the rise across all demographics.1 Heroin dependence and addiction are complex conditions that require professional interventions for successful recovery.   The heroin addiction treatment program at Hill Country provides comprehensive medically assisted detox and therapy

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