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
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COVID and Depression – How to Seek Help
The coronavirus is raising Americans' susceptibility to anxiety and depression and making more people anxious and depressed. That's an inescapable conclusion from recent revelations about the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its rippling effects across American society. It's not hard to see why the ... Read More
The Firefighter’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health Help
When a person spends the majority of their week responding to emergencies, putting out fires and rescuing people from near-death situations, that can have a mental health impact and may even trigger addiction issues. Whereas most people in this country have never had to make a life-or-death decision, firefighters ... Read More
12-Step Supports for Smokers Who Want to Quit
The "12 Steps" may be best known for their use in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. But in actuality the steps, principles and spirituality of the 12-step program have helped many, many people with other problems. Take smoking, for example. The versatility of the AA program means that it can help people with ... Read More
These Sensitivities May Indicate a Beer Intolerance
There's a well-known phrase in Alcoholics Anonymous making light of the concept of an allergy to alcohol. It goes, "I have an allergy to alcohol — whenever I drink it, I break out in handcuffs." While it's usually used in a light, playful way, what it signifies is the importance of complete sobriety — even a single ... Read More
How to Beat Cocaine Addiction, Starting with These Challenges
Substance abuse recovery is fraught with challenges. With more education, treatment and the right supports, you can manage cocaine recovery challenges and permanently leave cocaine behind. Why Is Cocaine so Addictive? The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) estimated that 5.5 million people were ... Read More
The Nurse’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health Help
Nursing is a challenging job on many different levels. Caring for patients can be exceptionally draining, especially in hospitals where the ratio of nurses to patients is less than ideal. In addition, nurses are often tasked with emotionally charged tasks, like working with terminal patients or speaking with family ... Read More
5 Effective Self Care Strategies to Ease Depression
Depression is a foe that I have danced with for as long as I can remember. The common misconception about depression is that this mental illness is only found in the suicidal, can’t get out of bed or shower group of unfortunates - this couldn’t be further from the truth. I have battled with depression for years and ... Read More
