For many people with anxiety or depression, a common barrier to treatment can be resistance to medication. They may make statements such as, "I don't want to take antidepressants," or "I don't want to take medication." Sometimes they may have tried an antidepressant medication before, and it did not work or caused ... Read More
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The Dangers of Combining Xanax and Weed
Xanax and weed are both very common substances and with marijuana being legalized in more and more states across the country, it's possible to get both legally. Xanax is a prescription medication that's often used to control panic and anxiety disorders, and even in states that don't sell marijuana recreationally, it ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Xanax and Molly
Updated June 27, 2024 The drug Xanax is a depressant, and Molly is a psychoactive stimulant, so the two can seem like an odd pair. Those who use Xanax and Molly in combination have their reasons, however. They are part of a growing trend of “polydrug use,” which experts have called a serious public health threat. ... Read More
Can Drug Seizures Kill You?
Seizures are a common topic in discussions about substance abuse. Their occurrences are common during withdrawal from several addictive substances, including alcohol and benzodiazepines. But what many people aren't so aware of are seizures caused by other drugs. These can occur as a result of short- and long-term ... Read More
Xanax Detox – Abuse Treatment and Withdrawal Symptoms
What is Xanax? Xanax belongs to a class of medications known as benzodiazepines, which have sedating effects that make them useful in the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic disorder. This medication makes the user feel calmer and more relaxed. In some users, Xanax also produces a sense of euphoria that can lead ... Read More
What’s NAD+ Therapy and Does It Work?
A new treatment method advertised to be an all-natural miracle cure for things like Alzheimer's disease and chronic fatigue also claims to be effective in eliminating cravings for drugs and alcohol. It's called NAD therapy, and if these claims are true, it could have major implications in the addiction treatment ... Read More
Using Multiple Drugs: Polysubstance Drug Abuse
Substance abuse rehab programs are often thought to be full of people battling addiction, but that's not always the case. There are other high-risk behaviors people can engage in involving substances that don't always fit into the classical definition of addiction. One of these is something called polysubstance ... Read More
Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a complex disorder, and each person's experience with it is unique. For this reason, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Each individual needs a personalized treatment plan that specifically addresses the subtype of the disorder that they're living with and what symptoms affect them ... Read More
