The United States is currently in a third wave of an opioid overdose epidemic. Opioids are a family of manufactured drugs that are chemically similar to opiates derived from the opium poppy plant. Many opioids have medicinal uses for the relief of acute and chronic pain, including the drug Percocet. So, what's perc, ... Read More
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Common Medications for OCD
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have persistent fears and unwanted thoughts. Intrusive thoughts often lead to compulsions, which are repetitive behaviors designed to reduce anxiety or prevent something bad from happening. Unfortunately, compulsions provide little to no relief for the anxiety caused by ... Read More
5 Original Tips for Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Resolutions can be some of the most difficult demands we place on ourselves every year. For those recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, resolutions can be more than just a lofty goal. There are risks associated with making significant demands of yourself during recovery. If you've lived with addiction, you should ... Read More
How to Protect Your Sobriety in Early Recovery
The Best Steps to Take in Early Recovery to Protect Your Sobriety There's only one goal in early recovery: Stay sober. While recovery should be taken one day at a time, the more days you get, the stronger you'll be in the long run. Although relapse is always a risk, there are things you can do in early recovery to ... Read More
Veteran Suicide: Stats Everyone Should Know
Have Vietnam veteran suicide rates gone up or down? Find out how veteran suicide rates compare and what we can do to help veterans in our latest report. It's only rarely talked about, but veteran — and not just Vietnam veteran — suicide is a growing problem in this country. It can also be better addressed with ... Read More
Digestion Issues and Withdrawal
Physical symptoms of withdrawal can be a major barrier to recovery from addiction, and it's common to experience digestive issues during the detox period. Keep reading to learn whether diarrhea is a symptom of withdrawal, how common stomach pain is during withdrawal and what options you have for coping with such ... Read More
An Expert on IV Ketamine — After Matthew Perry’s Death
Medical ketamine has been safely used as an anesthetic for decades and is an increasingly mainstream treatment for depression and other psychiatric disorders. But when actor Matthew Perry died from an overdose in October 2023, his death thrust ketamine into the headlines, raising questions and concerns about the drug’s ... Read More
Effects That Benzos Have on Libido
Alex was going through a stressful time with work and felt overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety. After visiting his general practitioner, he received a prescription for Xanax, a commonly used benzodiazepine. He realized they made him feel pleasantly relaxed. Even after the stressful events in his life subsided, he ... Read More
