Nearly every month it seems like the news is doing an expose on some dangerous new street drug concoction. It would be easy to think the news media was just inventing this stuff, as crazy as some of it sounds.
Watching someone you love spiraling out of control is one of life’s most heartwrenching experiences. It’s easy to feel helpless, hopeless, and overwhelmed by the weight of the situation. But don’t lose heart — you can make a difference and you have more power than you think.
The holiday season can be a challenging time for everyone, whether or not they are sober and in recovery or not. This time of year brings opportunities for celebration and reunions.
Anxiety and drinking are closely associated with one another for a number of reasons. Many people drink alcohol seeking relief from their social anxiety or persistent worrying. People with alcohol use disorders often experience anxiety as an early withdrawal symptom after they drink a lot and begin to sober up a bit.
It’s no secret that alcohol has been the most popular drug around since humans first discovered fermentation. Around 63% of American adults drink alcohol.
Kratom is a psychoactive substance made from the leaves of the Kratom tree (Mitragyna speciosa), a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It’s been used traditionally in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea for centuries.
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Xanax, a commonly prescribed medication for anxiety and depressive disorders, can lead to withdrawal symptoms when discontinuing its use. Abruptly stopping or significantly reducing Xanax dosage can result in severe and dangerous withdrawal symptoms, including seizures and delirium.
With the opioid epidemic regularly making headlines, and concern over both the risk of addiction from pain management medication and the worries about under-medicating pain, there are many people looking for newer, safer, and more effective pain medications.