Detox and Treatment

Common benzodiazepines used for GAD include alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam, and lorazepam. Mirtazapine (Remeron) and buspirone are also effective in GAD for patients who do not respond to at least two trials of SSRIs or SNRIs. Long-term use of benzodiazepines for GAD should be avoided, when possible, due to addictive risk. Always consult your healthcare provider […]

With an active drug like Adderall, the ingredients amphetamine and dextroamphetamine directly increase levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. When the drugs are metabolized, they become inactive and are eliminated. Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) and Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) are stimulant medications prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While they share some similarities, there are several differences […]

While anxiety and depression can occur separately, it’s not unusual for mental health disorders to happen together. Medications typically used to treat anxiety include benzodiazepines for short-term symptom relief, but they’re avoided if possible due to the high risk of dependence. Other antianxiety or antidepressant medications such as escitalopram effectively alter your brain chemistry to […]

According to a review from 2017, alcohol is more likely to cause personality shifts related to negative emotions, but that doesn’t mean anger is the most common emotional experience while drinking. Many newly sober people begin drinking again to relieve the symptoms of withdrawal. Therefore researchers are trying to develop medications that will return balance […]

High doses of PCP can also cause seizures, coma, and death (often due to accidental injury or suicide during PCP intoxication). Psychological effects at high doses include delusions and hallucinations. Users often refer to the experiences from hallucinogens as a “trip”, or calling an unpleasant experience a “bad trip.” Sariel – Angel of Death When […]

Despite this fall in its use, PCP is still a matter of concern to health authorities and drug agencies. The behavior of a person using PCP can be dangerous to themselves and to others. It is important for the person to seek help, or for their loved ones to intervene, if possible. PCP is used […]

While no longer romantically linked, his past partnership with Valentino suggests Angel has spent a significant amount of time – at least years – building his reputation in the adult film industry. Meanwhile, his crushes on powerful Overlords like Alastor and Sir Pentious imply he is likely younger than these centuries-old demons. His luck seemed […]

Seizures have been known to occur in less than 1 percent of Ambien withdrawal cases. Still, they can occur in cases where the individual quits Ambien’s “cold turkey” or is suddenly unable to satisfy the craving for Ambien. The impact of using Ambien regularly is very similar to alcohol intoxication and can cause changes in […]

People with substance use disorders do so for emotional reasons. People who misuse alcohol, in the same vein, drink to find relief from anxiety, depression, stress, or sadness. If you think a partner, friend, or family member may be living with alcohol use disorder, you can take this quiz on behalf of them as well. […]

Whether inpatient or outpatient, treatment may be intense at first. There’s an ongoing debate among mental health professionals about exactly how to define compulsive sexual behavior. It’s not always easy to figure out when sexual behavior becomes a problem. Some experts believe prevalence estimates might not reflect the real numbers, though. This might be because […]