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, yet there's no immediate threat. This is true for your body, but to your mind, the threat seems real, and it encourages your body to ... Read More
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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
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
Prescriptions for PTSD: What Medications Can Help?
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious mental health condition that someone may develop after experiencing a scary, shocking, or dangerous event such as an assault, a life-threatening vehicle accident or weather event, an active shooter situation, or the death of a loved one. PTSD may also develop after a person ... Read More
Prescriptions for Anxiety: What Medications Help?
Everyone experiences a small amount of anxiety at various points throughout their lives. For many people, these feelings pass and they can easily move on. However, for the 32 percent of individuals who have anxiety disorders, the weight of anxiety never fully goes away. Often, the symptoms actually get worse over time. ... Read More
