Drug Addiction

The official manual on all mental health topics and issues is called the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). And the newest edition of the DSM, the fifth one, has stopped using terms such as “substance abuse” and “substance dependence.” It now refers to issues in the addiction category as “disorders.” For example, […]

Benzodiazepines are a type of drug primarily used for anxiety and depression. They are addictive, and you or your loved one might need help getting free.