Xanax, a brand name of alprazolam, is a powerful prescription benzodiazepine. Doctors primarily prescribe it to manage anxiety disorders and panic attacks. It works by enhancing the effects of GABA, a calming neurotransmitter in the brain. While effective in the short term, its use carries significant risks. Misuse or long-term use often leads to physical […]
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Many people use methadone when recovering from another kind of drug addiction. As 82,000 people died from opioid overdoses in 2022, it’s very important to come off street drugs like heroin, but many people find that methadone poses its own problems. Let’s take a look at why methadone withdrawal symptoms occur and how you can
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When addiction takes hold, time matters. If local programs imply there’s a wait time before you can start treatment, it might be time to do a rehab self-check-in. You don’t need to have a court order or hit rock bottom before you seek treatment. As long as you have insurance, you can often walk in
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Cocaine is rarely sold on the street in its pure form. Dealers mix, or cut, cocaine with other substances to maximize how much profit they make. Cocaine might be cut with harmless powders, toxic additives or even more addictive and harmful drugs. The practice of cutting the drug with other substances can make cocaine use
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Approximately 2.3 million people in the United States over age 12 sought treatment in 2023 for problems related to alcohol use, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Participation in a 12-step program is often part of this treatment. Joining a 12-step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous can sometimes feel like being
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Cocaine use is surprisingly common, with nearly 28 million Americans aged 12 or older having used the drug at some point in their lives. Going into rehab for cocaine addiction is an essential first step toward recovery. However, if the cocaine recovery facility you choose focuses purely on medical detox, you might find yourself at
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For more than 50 years, The War on Drugs has persisted, but drug abuse remains a crisis in the United States. Each year, millions of people across all demographics and states use illegal drugs or abuse legal substances, and more than 100,000 of those die. While all 50 states are committed to addressing the drug
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Most people know that being active and exercising regularly are important for overall health, but many don’t make fitness a priority. Only around 25% of U.S. adults and 20% of adolescents get the recommended amount of aerobic and strength exercise. For those who don’t, a lack of exercise can have a significant impact on mental
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What is Survivor’s Guilt? Survivor’s guilt is a complex fusion of guilt and responsibility affecting people who survive traumatic events involving the death of others. Whether the traumatic event results in one fatality or hundreds of deaths, it can leave survivors feeling overwhelming guilt and a deep sense of responsibility for surviving. People dealing with
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Cigarette bans and the social stigma associated with smoking have made smoking alternatives more popular. Nicotine pouches have surged onto the market, with Zyn being one of the leading brands. Zyn is a smokeless, spit-free nicotine pouch designed for easy use. While tobacco-free, nicotine pouch addiction is still a risk. Each pouch has a set
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