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How Does Alcohol Work? When alcohol is consumed, it passes from the digestive tract into the bloodstream, where it is transported throughout the body, including to the brain.1 Once the alcohol enters the brain, it affects a number of different neurotransmitters—specifically, inhibitory (GABA) and excitatory (glutamate) neurotransmitters. It binds to GABA receptors and enhances the […]

How Is Klonopin Used? Clonazepam, also known by the brand name Klonopin, is a prescription sedative medication used to treat panic disorder and seizure disorders. Specifically, it is aimed at treating Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, akinetic, and myoclonic seizures.1 Klonopin is in the benzodiazepine class of drugs and is believed to achieve its effects by enhancing the […]

Ativan is one of the brand names for the benzodiazepine drug lorazepam. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine drug that is most commonly prescribed for the treatment of clinically significant issues with anxiety and as an anesthetic or preanesthetic, but it may also be useful in treating seizures, as an aid for sleep, and in the treatment […]

How Do Benzos Work? Benzodiazepines enhance the effects of the neurotransmitter, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which produces a calming effect in the brain.1,4 Neurotransmitters carry information between brain cells. When there is overstimulation in the brain—because of insomnia or anxiety, for instance—individuals take benzodiazepines, which send messages to calm the overstimulated brain, slowing its activity and […]

Halcion is the brand name for the medication triazolam, which is part of the benzodiazepine family of drugs. Other benzodiazepines include: Benzodiazepines are psychoactive drugs that all feature a similar chemical structure: a fusion of a benzene ring and a diazepine ring. All benzodiazepines share at least one of these drug actions: Halcion is one […]

In 2021, 106,699 drug overdose fatalities happened in the United States. Opioid drugs—particularly extremely potent synthetic opioid fentanyl—are the main contributor, with around 88% of opioid-involved overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids. Opioid misuse, addiction, and overdose have reached epidemic levels in the United States in recent years. Mixing opioids with benzodiazepines (e.g., Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, […]

Commonly Abused Narcotics & Opioids Below is a brief list of some of the more widely-known narcotics and opioids drugs: Opium Heroin Codeine Oxycodone Hydrocodone Tramadol Morphine Hydromorphone Fentanyl Carfentanil The United States is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) indicates that close to 3 million people battled […]

What Are Klonopin and Xanax? Klonopin is the brand name for clonazepam. It’s a prescription benzodiazepine medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.  As a benzodiazepine, it affects the central nervous system, in particular the gamma-aminobutyric acid-A (GABA-A) receptors in the brain. These receptors inhibit and reduce activity in the nerve cells in the […]

Counterfeit Xanax poses a significant threat to public health. These illicitly produced pills often bear a striking resemblance to legitimate pharmaceutical Xanax, deceiving users about their true contents. However, counterfeit versions may contain a variety of undisclosed substances, including fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid. Even minimal amounts of fentanyl can trigger fatal overdose, particularly […]

All benzodiazepines have a great risk of tolerance, dependence, and addiction, but Klonopin, the brand name for clonazepam, is among the most addictive.1 This anti-anxiety medication has two components that make it a prime target for people struggling with drug addiction: a rapid onset of action and a long half-life.2 Klonopin enters the bloodstream and […]