Josh Rand, one of the core members of metal band Stone Sour, revealed in April that he sat out a majority of the band’s last tour to deal with “an alcohol and Xanax dependency.” In an interview with a radio DJ on Iowa’s Lazer 103.3, Rand described an addiction that was both all-encompassing and hidden, a secret for 8 ... Read More
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A Xanax Addiction Might Damage the Immune System
According to a couple research studies, there are signs pointing to benzodiazepines being more dangerous than just being addictive. A connection has been found between taking benzos over a long-term period and a stressing of the immune system. Xanax has been found to cause more stress than others, too, which makes ... Read More
Xanax with Opioids Makes for a Deadly Combination
If you or someone you know is addicted to or abusing both Xanax (or any other benzodiazepine) and a narcotic opioid painkiller (like oxycodone, methadone, Tramadol, and others), you can pretty much forget about having to suffer through opioid or Xanax withdrawal symptoms That’s because taking those two types of drugs ... Read More
Experts Note Ending an Addiction More Successful at Rehab Centers
While we are obviously going to be a little biased in favor of rehab centers for those who need help with Xanax withdrawal or detox in Florida, experts have said that treatment centers and 12-step programs give people the best shot at ending their addictions. This is because coming to a rehab center means addressing ... Read More
Korn Frontman Speaks Out Against Xanax and Addiction
It’s no secret that the glamorous lives of celebrities are often tarnished just a bit with the stain of drug abuse. However, nu-metal star Jonathan Davis, lead singer of the band Korn, spoke in an interview with Forbes about his fight with Xanax addiction and alcohol. He started taking Xanax in order to get through ... Read More
Raleigh Family Mourns Loss of Their Son to Xanax Overdose
For Raleigh Friends, Daily Xanax Became a Way of Life - and Eventually DeathCaleb Mehlman, a 19-year old from Raleigh NC, died of an overdose of Xanax and methadone while celebrating his birthday. His family had seen warning signs but didn't realize the extent of his addiction to Xanax.As reported by the News ... Read More
Stamford Hit With Fentanyl Overdoses
Overdose Victims Have Fentanyl and Other Drugs in Their SystemsAs the opioid crisis continues, Stamford CT saw a sharp spike in the number of overdose deaths, driven by users with fentanyl and other drugs in their system.As reported by the Stamford Advocate, Jessica Anderson became an emergency medical technician ... Read More
Substance Use Disorder and SUD Treatment at FHE
How Common Is Substance Use Disorder? Substance use disorder, or SUD, occurs when a person is dependent on a substance for a period of time. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that 21.5 million people over the age of 12 had a SUD in 2014. Of this, 94.2 percent were people over the ... Read More