Benzodiazepine dependence is when one has developed one or more of either tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, drug seeking behaviors, such as continued use despite harmful effects, and maladaptive pattern of substance use, according to the DSM-IV. In the case of benzodiazepine dependence, however, the continued use seems to be associated with the avoidance of unpleasant withdrawal […]
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Find out how virtual visits can help you stay healthy while you’re stuck at home Since we’ve been staying at home to flatten the curve, our lives — work, school, even happy hours — have gone virtual. So it’s no surprise that virtual medical appointments have seen a huge spike in popularity. Telemedicine isn’t new,
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The social distancing and isolation of the coronavirus pandemic may put people struggling with addiction at risk for relapse, an expert says. Feeling stressed, isolated and scared may drive them back to substance abuse, said Dr. Lawrence Brown Jr., CEO of the nonprofit START Treatment & Recovery Centers, New York’s largest independent drug treatment agency.
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Coronavirus causing rise in drug, alcohol relapses among people in recovery, expert says As the nation gets more stringent about non-essential travel and bans on group gatherings to slow the spread of coronavirus, one expert says the pandemic may result in an unintended rise in drug and alcohol relapses among those who are in recovery.
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Ben Affleck is opening up further about his mental health. In the second part of an interview with Diane Sawyer for Good Morning America, which aired Friday, the 47-year-old actor and filmmaker reveals he has been taking antidepressants for more than 20 years. “I get depressed. I take antidepressants. They’re very helpful for me,” Affleck
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The American Psychological Association (APA) defines anxiety as “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” Knowing the difference between normal feelings of anxiety and an anxiety disorder requiring medical attention can help a person identify and treat the condition. In this article, we look at the
Palm Beach Outpatient Detox now offers Concierge Psychiatry. We specialize in personalized and preventative care. We go far and beyond what is typically covered by insurance. As a patient you will have Dr. Scanlan’s personal cellphone and be able to reach him when you need. You will be seen in a private setting, with a
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — If overdose deaths don’t slow down in Franklin County, Ohio, a temporary morgue may be needed to store the bodies. The county has seen 23 overdose deaths from January 31 to February 7, Dr. Anahi Ortiz, the county’s coroner, said in a statement on her Facebook page. The next day, the county
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Palm Beach Outpatient Detox now offers Concierge Psychiatry. We specialize in personalized and preventative care. We go far and beyond what is typically covered by insurance. As a patient you will have Dr. Scanlan’s personal cellphone and be able to reach him when you need. You will be seen in a private setting, with a
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Before Kevin Simmers’ daughter Brooke died of an opioid overdose, she had wanted to open a treatment center for women. He made her dream come true. When Brooke Simmers was in a rehab facility for opiate addiction, she told her father, Kevin, that she wanted to open her own halfway house. Brooke died in 2015,
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