Abuse of addictive substances can have a range of serious health consequences, including addiction and overdose. These consequences are notable in Larimer County, Colorado, home…
Do you suspect someone you know is misusing a medication that could lead to addiction? If so, they might be engaging in what’s known as…
Xanax is a brand name for alprazolam—a benzodiazepine used to treat panic disorders, anxiety disorders, and anxiety caused by depression. Xanax, like other neurotransmitter inhibitors,…
Has a doctor prescribed medication to you or someone you love? If so, you’ve likely improved the odds of easing the symptoms of the condition…
Compared to the residents of most U.S. states, Coloradans face an unusually high rate of substance problems. All told, more than half a million people…
Fentanyl is the generic name of an unusually powerful opioid medication. Legally, you can only use this medication if you have a current doctor’s prescription.…
Many of America’s most widely used medications are only available by prescription. This is true for multiple reasons. One of the most common reasons is…
Like Americans from all walks of life, you may know someone who’s addicted to a prescription drug. Problems of this type affect millions of people…
Roughly one-third of all adults in Larimer County, Colorado, use marijuana. That figure undoubtedly includes residents of Loveland, one of the county’s biggest cities. Marijuana…
Painkiller is a common term for addictive medications prescribed to treat various painful conditions. Typically, these medications are opiates or opioids. Addiction to them qualifies…
