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Create New Habits With the Right Addiction Recovery ProgramVerywell - By Sherri Gordon No matter what type of addiction you may have, every day can feel like a battle. As a result, it is important to find the right treatment program. …
How Long Does Withdrawal From Benzodiazepines Last?Verywell - By Corinne O’Keefe Osborn Benzodiazepines are a group of central nervous system depressants used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Benzodiazepines (or benzos as they …
How Long Does Withdrawal From Ativan Last?Verywell - By Corinne O’Keefe Osborn Ativan (lorazepam) is a brand name prescription drug used to treat anxiety disorders, seizures, and insomnia. It is among the country’s most …
What Are Opioids?Verywell - By Robyn Correll, MPH The opioid crisis in the United States has garnered a lot of attention over the past few years as one of the greatest public health threats in the …
Eating Disorders Eating Disorders in Transgender PeopleVerywell - By Lauren Muhlheim, PsyD, CEDS Eating disorders have historically been believed to primarily afflict heterosexual, affluent, cisgender, thin, white females. This inaccurate …
How Long Does Withdrawal From Hydrocodone Last?Verywell - By Corinne O’Keefe Osborn Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid that works like codeine to relieve moderate pain. It is often prescribed in combination with products like …
Eating Disorders Midlife Eating DisordersVerywell - By Lauren Muhlheim, PsyD, CEDS Eating disorders are most often thought of as afflicting teenage girls and young women. In reality, this is not the case. Eating disorders affect …
How Long Does Withdrawal From Adderall Last?Verywell - By Corinne O’Keefe Osborn Adderall dependence is more common than you might think. It can happen to anyone who has been using it for an extended period of time, even people …
How Long Does Withdrawal From Sugar Last?Verywell - By Corinne O’Keefe Osborn Sugar—America’s favorite drug. Eating too much of it can lead to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. But what happens when you eat too little? …
How Long Does Withdrawal From Gabapentin Last?Verywell - By Corinne O’Keefe Osborn Gabapentin (Neurontin) is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures and nerve pain. It is often prescribed “off-label” to treat migraines, …
How Long Does Withdrawal From Klonopin Last?Verywell - By Corinne O’Keefe Osborn Klonopin (clonazepam) is a medication commonly prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and insomnia. It is intended for short-term use. This is …
Why Does Vaping Hurt My Throat?Verywell - By Kristin Hayes, RN Vaping refers to the inhalation and exhalation of a vaporized liquid that may or may not contain nicotine. Unlike smoking, there is no tobacco or …
CBD CBD Oil: Benefits, Uses, Side Effects, and SafetyVerywell - By Cathy Wong As more and more states legalize the use of marijuana, a product known as CBD oil has surged in popularity. A chemical compound found in the cannabis …
What to Know About FlumazenilVerywell - By Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD Flumazenil is a drug used to reverse certain kinds of sedation given for diagnostic or surgical procedures. It can also be a lifesaving treatment for …
Kratom for Pain: Can It Fight the Opioid Crisis?Verywell - By Cathy Wong You may have heard about kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), an herbal supplement used traditionally in Southeast Asia for energy and to help ease aches and …
Oxycodone How Long Does Oxycodone Stay in Your System?Verywell - By Buddy T Oxycodone is an opiate prescribed for moderate to severe pain when pain relief is needed for an extended time. Using it carries a risk of drug …
Naltrexone Treatment for Alcoholism and AddictionVerywell - By Buddy T Naltrexone is a drug used primarily in the continued management of alcohol dependence and opioid addiction. How it helps in each case differs. For …
The Comedown, Crash, or Rebound Effect You Get After Taking DrugsVerywell - By Elizabeth Hartney, PhD A rebound effect, a crash, and a comedown are all drug after-effects that cause different symptoms. It is important to understand each condition and …
Heroin Use and InfectionsVerywell - By Megan Coffee, MD Rates of heroin use have been climbing in the US over the last decade. Heroin overdose deaths have increased almost 4 fold. Over 8000 die in the US …
4 Natural Remedies to Help You Quit SmokingVerywell - By Cathy Wong Smoking is one of the most difficult addictions to overcome, so it's only natural that you want to try anything that might help. Many smokers look to …
Brain Damage Causes of Brain Shrinkage in AlcoholicsVerywell - By Buddy T Multiple research studies have found that the brains of people with severe alcohol abuse disorders are smaller and lighter than brains of people who …
DUI The Meaning of Per Se DUI LawsVerywell - By Buddy T Every state in the U.S. and the District of Columbia now have per se drunk driving laws on the books. Those laws state that any driver found to have a …
Alcohol Impairs More Than Motor SkillsVerywell - By Buddy T Drinking alcohol can impair both motor skills and cognitive functioning, but as you sober up you regain motor skills at a faster rate that you do …
9 Ways Smoking Damages Your SkinVerywell - By Terry Martin When someone mentions the toll smoking takes on your skin, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Most of us probably think of wrinkles, and …
Vicodin Withdrawal SymptomsVerywell - By Buddy T Vicodin withdrawal can produce a wide range of physical symptoms which can occur when someone stops or dramatically reduces the drug after heavy or …
Alcohol Prevalence of Alcoholism in the United StatesVerywell - By Buddy T How many Americans have an alcohol abuse disorder? Statistics can be gleaned from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) and other …
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