Xanax has a high potential to be a habit-forming drug. Symptoms of withdrawal typically begin within 24 hours after your last dose, and may last anywhere between a few days to a few weeks.

Much has been said about rises in mental health problems reported by younger people over the past 20 years. It is estimated ...

Withdrawing from the anti-anxiety drug Xanax and other benzodiazepines can be lethal without the right treatment, while opiate withdrawal typically is not, according to the lawsuit.

Benzodiazepines are useful in managing a variety of conditions, including anxiety, seizures, insomnia, and alcohol withdrawal ...

USA: New guidance outlines strategies for safely tapering benzodiazepine use when risks outweigh benefits. The recommendations emphasize individualized tapering plans based on patient response, the ...

A toxic drug alert was issued for Nelson late on Wednesday, eight days after the B.C. Coroner’s Service released its deaths due to toxic drugs report.

The session emphasized different strategies to initiate buprenorphine, naltrexone, acamprosate, gabapentin, and phenobarbital ...

On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released the results of its investigation of three in-custody deaths at ...

Brad Pitt shared insight into his experience attending Alcoholics Anonymous at the beginning of his sobriety journey after ...

The decision to begin recovery often starts with one of the most challenging — and crucial — steps: medical detox. For many, it’s a step filled with ...

Emmy winner Martha Plimpton, who dated Joaquin Phoenix’s brother River Phoenix for four years before his 1993 death, shared her thoughts on the late actor and the impact of their former relationship.

Substance use and substance use disorder (formerly substance abuse) differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person ...