Americans have a more complicated relationship with prescription drugs than most. Whether it’s because of our multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry or a myriad of other reasons — prescription drug addiction is a bigger problem here than anywhere else on earth.  In this article, Cottonwood Tucson looks at residential addiction treatment for prescription drug dependence.  Prescription...Read More

Chemical Dependency: Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs used to treat anxiety.  Common benzodiazepines include Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, and Ativan.  These drugs help to suppress overactive nerve cells, which may become excited due to anxiety or panic attacks.  Benzodiazepines can also be prescribed for sleep disorders, muscle relaxation, or for pre-surgical sedation.  This medication...Read More

Adderall is a potent combination of two amphetamine stimulants. Physicians typically prescribe the drug to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but it is so effective in helping a person to concentrate that it has become one of the most abused drugs among students, young professionals, and other persons who are in stressful environments that require...Read More