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    Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms: How Bad Can It Get?

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    Xanax is a prescription central nervous system depressant that is widely used to treat anxiety. Xanax is considered safe when taken as directed and for [...]

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    Is Adderall Considered Methamphetamine? Unraveling the Facts

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    In discussions about ADHD medications and their effects, a common question arises: Is Adderall considered methamphetamine? This blog aims to clarify the similarities and [...]

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    When is Partial Hospitalization Right for Me?

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    There are countless (at the very least, tens of millions) people who need mental health and substance abuse treatment, but less than a fraction [...]

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    Understanding Partial Hospitalization Programs

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    When you first start to look into treatment options for substance use and/or mental health, it can be difficult to know how to proceed [...]

  • Overdose in Midlife Adults

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    Drug overdoses are now the number one cause of accidental deaths in our country, and the numbers continue to rise with every year. Now [...]

  • What Is Medical Detox?

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    A dependency on drugs or alcohol can sneak up on you before you know it. Oftentimes, people find themselves in the throes of an addiction [...]

  • The Barbiturate Effects That Should Be on Your Radar

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    We all want to relax, but sadly many people turn to barbiturate abuse to fill that need. If you’ve struggled with anxiety, sleep issues, headaches [...]

  • Treatment Options for Adults with Dual Diagnosis

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    A person with a dual diagnosis has been diagnosed with both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder. Nearly half of adults in [...]

  • Debunking Drug Overdose Myths

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    In the United States, the number of people who die from a drug overdose increases each year, with the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics [...]

  • Understanding Mid-Life Prescription Addiction

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    If someone says “drugs,” which drug does your mind immediately conjure up? Is it cocaine, heroin, or maybe something a bit greener, like marijuana? For [...]

  • Can You Get Addicted to Marijuana?

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    Around the country, marijuana is increasingly becoming legalized for both medicinal and recreational purposes, and many people are celebrating it — but some are concerned. [...]

  • Help Your Loved One Overcome an Addiction From Day One

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    There’s nothing harder than seeing the person you care for the most struggling with an addiction. If your boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, partner or someone you [...]

  • What Does Xanax Withdrawal Look Like?

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    Xanax is the most commonly-prescribed psychiatric medication in the country, with millions of patients receiving prescriptions for Xanax every year. Xanax is a benzodiazepine, a [...]

  • When Casual Drug Use Becomes Drug Abuse

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    According to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center, 46 percent of Americans have a close family member or friend who struggles with an [...]

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    Your Guide to Helping Someone Struggling with a Drug Addiction

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    If you’re reading this, you have likely noticed a friend or family member suffering throughout their drug addiction but you didn’t know how to help. [...]

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    5 Benefits You’ll Experience at a Drug Addiction Rehab Center

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    The purpose of a drug addiction rehab center is to ultimately set you up for success in your journey toward sobriety and recovery. They offer [...]