Opioids are some of the most addictive drugs and they are the driving force behind the majority of drug overdose deaths today. In 2020, more than 9.3 million people abused prescription opioids, 2.3 million had an opioid use disorder, and more than 16,416 people died as a result of an overdose involving prescription opioids.
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Many people drink alcohol for its pleasant effects. A glass of wine, cocktail, or beer can give people feelings of calm and relaxation. But drinking too much alcohol can lead to intoxication, and advanced stages of intoxication can lead to serious harm to your health–and even death.
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Ativan is the brand name for a benzodiazepine drug called lorazepam. Lorazepam was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the late 1970s for the short-term (4 months) treatment of anxiety symptoms. It is often prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, anxiety-associated insomnia, epilepsy, and before surgery or anesthesia.
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Nearly 14.5 million people ages 12 and older in the U.S. had an alcohol use disorder (AUD) in 2020, but only about 10% received any type of formal treatment.[1] One of the biggest obstacles facing people struggling with alcoholism and sobriety is alcohol withdrawal.
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According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 14.5 million (nearly 15 million) people ages 12 and older (5.3 percent of this age group) had an alcohol use disorder (AUD).[1] Alcohol use disorder, often referred to as alcoholism, is a serious and complex disorder characterized by loss of control over the amount and frequency that you drink. Without professional treatment, many alcoholics get worse over time.
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Ritalin is the brand name for a prescription stimulant medication called methylphenidate. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved methylphenidate to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, a daytime sleeping disorder.
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Cocaine is a powerful and addictive central nervous system (CNS) stimulant drug. It is derived from the Coca plant and formulated into a powder that people often snort or inject for recreational use.
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