Prescription drug misuse is a major risk factor for developing addiction. Learn which prescription medications are highly addictive.

Valium and Ativan belong to a group of medications called benzodiazepines (also called “benzos”). They are prescription drugs that are used to relieve anxiety and other psychiatric health disorders.

What most people don’t know is that many commonly prescribed medications can affect memory. Find out which ones.

Whether you have newly diagnosed epilepsy or you have been living with the condition for a while, learn about some of the common seizure medications that your doctor may use to treat epilepsy.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and benzodiazepines are the most common types of medications used to treat mental disorders like depression and anxiety.

1 in 10 adults in the U.S. has had moderate to severe depression symptoms within the past year. For those who are living with depression, antidepressant medications can give substantial relief.