Marijuana is among the most popular drugs in the United States, with around 17.5 million users age 12 and older. And, as an increasing number of states legalize use nationwide—the Pew Research Center has reported that seventeen states and Washington, DC, have legalized recreational use of marijuana for those 21 and ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Prednisone Withdrawal Syndrome – How to Avoid It
Prednisone is a corticosteroid, commonly called a steroid, that closely resembles the natural steroid hormone cortisol. It suppresses the body's natural immune response to reduce inflammation, arthritis pain and the effects of a range of conditions. It's prescribed to treat or lessen the discomfort associated with ... Read More
5 Tips to Quit Using Sleeping Pills
Up to 50 percent of adults in the U.S. experience insomnia. Many people go through acute insomnia or sleeplessness associated with life events such as severe illness, grief, or other stressors. Research also indicates that 15 percent of adults struggle with chronic insomnia, resulting from anxiety, depression, chronic ... Read More
How Is Cocaine Made?
Almost all cocaine comes from just four South American countries. The White House recently published a report on the amount of cocaine coming from South America, and the numbers are staggering: In Columbia, estimated coca cultivation and cocaine manufacturing in 2020 was a record 1010 metric tons (nearly 2,300,000 ... Read More
5 Health Effects of Long-Term Xanax Use
Many people take one or more prescription drugs as part of their daily regimen and worry about the long-term health effects of these drugs. The commonly prescribed, anti-anxiety drug Xanax is a case in point. This blog is the first in a series that examines popularly prescribed drugs for anxiety and depression and ... Read More
The Dangers of Mixing Antidepressants and Alcohol
Most people are unfamiliar with the side effects of drinking while taking antidepressants. Many misguidedly believe that the depressant effects of alcohol simply counteract the antidepressant effects of SSRIs, SNRIs, and MAOIs. Nothing could be further from the truth. Understanding why the combination of ... Read More
5 Tips to Quit Using Benzos, from the Experts
When a person is struggling with benzodiazepine abuse and addiction, knowing how to get off benzos and actually being able to do so successfully are two very different things. Like other addictive substances, benzodiazepines have the potential to take hold of a user's brain and body, making the process of getting sober ... Read More
Pathological Lying Can Occur with These Mental Disorders
Updated 2/25/26 Everyone lies. It's a part of life, for better or for worse. Some people find peace in white lies and don't feel bad about occasionally avoiding the truth to spare a loved one's feelings. Others, however, see habitual lying, even major lies, as something completely inconsequential. These are what we ... Read More
