The Treehouse Blog

A severe opioid crisis is plaguing the country. It’s estimated more than 115 people die every day in the United States from an...

Benzodiazepines are very dangerous when abused. This is largely due to the quickness with which dependence and addiction can form. After...

Individuals who suffer from mental illness and substance abuse are considered to have a co-occurring disorder. A determination of...

It is not always easy to judge whether a loved one’s drinking habits are within healthy limits or a sign of a bigger problem. Being...

Xanax (alprazolam) is a type of benzodiazepine, or central nervous system (CNS) depressant, prescribed to treat anxiety and panic...

There are many risks involved when using heroin and methamphetamine together, as both are potent drugs. The combination can cause toxic,...

Heroin is a powerful opioid drug naturally-derived from the opioid poppy. Heroin takes two forms, either as a white or brown powder or as a...

It can be hard to watch someone you love harm his or herself by using drugs or alcohol. At the same time that same person suffering from an...

Benzodiazepines are central nervous system (CNS) depressants used to slow down the brain function. A person with anxiety, epilepsy,...