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Starting Bupe From Fentanyl Can Be a Nightmare. Microdosing Methods Help
What I remember most about precipitated withdrawal last year is the color yellow. It was like living the gruesome, nightmare version of a Coldplay song:
OxyContin maker to plead guilty to federal criminal charges, pay $8 billion, and will close the company
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, has agreed to plead guilty to three federal criminal charges for its role in creating the nation’s opioid crisis
Anxiety and Depression During Pandemic
New data from Mental Health America shows the toll of the coronavirus pandemic as more people seek help for anxiety and depression. The crisis is
Pandemic Has More Americans Turning to Alcohol
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Is the coronavirus pandemic driving people to drink? Yes, a new U.S. survey
12 Anxiety Symptoms That Might Point to a Disorder
Everyone can expect to have the occasional bout of anxiety—maybe you get nervous before an interview or a first date—but sometimes, that anxiety doesn’t subside,
U.S. Sees Deadly Drug Overdose Spike During Pandemic
New data from around the U.S. confirms that drug overdoses are spiking during the coronavirus pandemic, rising by roughly 18%. Reports collected in real time
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,
As Menopause Nears, Be Aware It Can Trigger Depression And Anxiety, Too
Teri Hines was in her mid-40s when she started to notice that her body was changing. Her period became irregular and more intense. “It increased
Naltrexone for Alcoholism
Naltrexone is a medicine that is used to treat alcoholism (addition to alcohol). It reduces your desire for alcohol. It comes under the brand names
Detectives seeing a spike in drug overdoses
Sheriff’s detectives in Martin County say they’re seeing an “alarming spike” in overdoses and overdose deaths. They say victims are buying heroin, cocaine and Xanax
What Is Alcohol Use Disorder?
A beer or a glass of wine is a common way many Americans choose to wind down at the end of a day. How much
What Are Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and