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Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
Whether the substance involved is crack cocaine or alcohol or a behavior such as gambling, the common denominator of all addictions is continued use despite
Drug and Alcohol Relapse Rates Spike 150% during the Holidays
The holidays are a time for people to rejoice and relax. “However, for individuals in recovery from an addiction to alcohol or drugs, it can
Anxiety and Substance Use Disorder: Everything You Need to Know
Addiction and anxiety often go hand in hand. So how are the two related? Anxiety and substance use disorder can have serious impacts on a
Benzodiazepines: It’s Time to Prescribe Caution
CLINICAL REFLECTIONS The opioid epidemic has grown increasingly deadly, yet it is possible that an important component has been overlooked. It has been estimated that
What Is Alcohol Withdrawal?
Diagnosing Alcohol Withdrawal If your doctor thinks you might be going through alcohol withdrawal, they’ll ask you questions about your drinking history and how recently
U.S. overdose deaths topped 100,000 in one year, officials say
This photo provided by Nancy Sack shows Carter Lange, Kim Gustavson, Jason Lange, Matthew Gustavson, and Travis Gustavson. Sack’s grandson, Travis Gustavson, died at age
Naltrexone for Alcoholism and Opioid Addiction
Naltrexone is a drug used primarily in the continued management of alcohol dependence and opioid addiction. How it helps in each case differs. For alcoholism,
How to Cope With Withdrawal Cravings
Cravings for alcohol or drugs are common among people who have been addicted, or even after a period of intense use. They are both physical
What Are Drug-Withdrawal Symptoms and How Long Do They Last?
Substance-use disorders are complex conditions that often require treatment. Getting help might seem like the obvious first step to take, but managing drug-withdrawal symptoms is
Alcohol Detox and Rehab Programs: What to Know
If you aren’t a danger to yourself or others, and you can stay sober when you go home, other types of rehab may be a
What happens when you stop taking benzodiazepines?
Benzodiazepine, or benzo, withdrawal happens when a person suddenly stops taking benzodiazepine drugs, which doctors do not recommend. The withdrawal symptoms, which vary in severity,
September is National Recovery Month
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is sponsoring the 23rd National Recovery