Tag: addiction help

The Shocking Rise in Valium Abuse

Close-up image of a large pile of light blue prescription pills, likely opioids, scattered on a white surface, illustrating the scale of prescription drug abuse

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, there has been an increase of people using the Internet and street dealers to obtain prescription drugs to treat anxiety and insomnia. The drugs causing the most concern are sold as benzodiazepines, including fake Xanax and ‘street Valium. There are many forms of illegal benzos circulating, and these are dangerous to […]

Treatment for Elderly Alcoholics

Distressed elderly man with hands on head sitting at table with bottle of alcohol and glass, illustrating the struggle with alcohol addiction in later life|Distressed elderly man with hands on head, sitting at table with bottle of alcohol and glass, illustrating the struggle with alcohol addiction in later life|Close-up of two people holding hands, wearing casual clothing, symbolizing family support and connection during addiction recovery process

Our senior years are often considered a time of rest and reconciliation. It is our golden years when we earn our well-deserved retirement. This is very true for many of us. However, another side of being a senior citizen is being ignored by the rest of the world. It is considered a “silent epidemic” among […]