Every year, Americans become victims of a drugging, and some of them lose their lives. The exact number of these crimes is hard to obtain, mainly due to factors like the underreporting on the part of the victims and the highly anecdotal nature of druggings linked to robbery. (These crimes may make headlines in ... Read More
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The Most Common Meds for Treating Anxiety
Find out what the most common anxiety medications are today and what role they play in the overall treatment of anxiety disorders. Imagine waking up in the morning with a tight feeling in your chest and your body in fight-or-flight mode with no logical explanation why. Your palms are sweaty and your heart is racing, ... Read More
Is Xanax an Opioid?
What type of drug is Xanax? Is Xanax an opioid, or is Xanax a benzo? These are important questions that can help you understand what this medication is and how it works. Xanax is the brand name for the drug alprazolam, which is frequently used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It was first approved by the U.S. ... Read More
Most Common Meds for Treating PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that comes from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, causing intense flashbacks, anxiety and depression. Without proper treatment, PTSD can negatively affect your day-to-day life, making it difficult to go to work or school and maintain ... Read More
No More Shame: John C.
“It started in my late 20s. In hindsight, I can see blips on the radar during my teenage years.” 47-year-old John C. was talking about when he first developed a substance use disorder. What Triggered the Substance Use Issues Was there one event that triggered it or multiple causes? “I believe I was born an ... Read More
Should You Carry an Overdose Kit
The risk of overdose among people living with a substance use disorder is serious. In 2021, preventable deaths reached an all-time high. Fueling that record were more than 98,000 people who died that year from a drug overdose, representing an overdose death rate of 17 percent. Anyone who abuses drugs or alcohol is at ... Read More
Pain & the Mind: Anxiety
Pain and mental health have a close relationship, according to the medical literature. A person suffering from long-term pain related to a health condition or injury is vulnerable to developing anxiety or depression; someone who has an anxiety or mood disorder is at increased risk for a worsening of symptoms because of ... Read More
PTSD and Substance Abuse: What’s the Link?
Research suggests a strong link between trauma and addiction. Learn how people with PTSD can break the cycle and find healthier coping mechanisms. After a traumatic event, some people find they can't relax. They jump at small noises, stay awake all night and have panic attacks in ordinary situations. Eventually, ... Read More