Updated 12/16/2024 What happens when you combine the antidepressant Zoloft with weed? Are there health dangers to consider? The answer to that question affects millions of Americans. Zoloft-marijuana interactions affect millions of Americans. What happens, exactly, when you combine the antidepressant Zoloft and ... Read More
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What Is Personalized Care? with Dr. Titus Tucker
“Personalized care,” a bit of a buzzword, is a best practice in behavioral healthcare. In its more basic sense, it is treatment for the whole person and their specific needs. What does that mean, though, and what might it look like in practice? What is a personalized treatment plan, and what components should one look ... Read More
PTSD Signs and Why They’re More Common in Women
Updated May 30, 2024 Post-traumatic stress disorder, more commonly known as PTSD, impacts an estimated 6.8 percent of American adults over the course of their lifetime, with a notable prevalence of PTSD in women. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately "3.6 percent of U.S. adults had PTSD ... Read More
How to Know if I’m in Denial About Depression
"I feel so depressed!" It's a claim we've all made at some point in our lives. But what does "feeling depressed" actually mean? We often confuse feeling sad with feeling depressed. Sadness is a temporary, normal reaction to unexpected and unpleasant events. Examples of events that typically make almost anybody sad ... Read More
What’s a Spliff? And Other Forms of Pot Use
Since many states have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use, the drug has steadily grown in popularity. An estimated 4.8 million people in the U.S. had marijuana use disorder in 2019, according to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Even so, advertisers and influencers continue to trumpet ... Read More
Drug Profile: What Is a Depressant and What Does It Do?
Depressants, also called central nervous system depressants, are a type of prescription medication used for treating anxiety, acute stress reactions, or panic disorders. They work to slow down the brain’s activity and include sedatives, hypnotics and tranquilizers. Here's a closer look at what depressants are and how ... Read More
Can You Overdose on CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is growing in popularity, mostly due to recent legalization and its frequently touted effectiveness in treating common ailments. CBD is used as a treatment for a wide range of illnesses and ailments. Unfortunately, most people are unaware of which dose is best. The responsible use of CBD oil to ... Read More
Smoking Xanax: Dangers and Effects
Xanax is a popular, anti-anxiety medication that belongs to a class of "benzodiazepine" or "benzo" drugs. These drugs are known for their calming effects. When taken as prescribed, Xanax and other drugs in the same class (Ativan, Klonopin, etc.) relieve the symptoms of clinically diagnosed conditions such as anxiety or ... Read More
