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Substance Abuse: 4 Behavioral Signs Your Loved One May Need Help

When people are confronted about their substance abuse, they often underestimate how much and how often they use. If you’re wondering whether a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, changes in behavior can signal something is wrong. Here are some key signs to look for when assessing a loved one’s need for outside help. …

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Benzodiazepine Abuse

Benzodiazepine abuse is more common than you may think. Left untreated, abusing these drugs can negatively impact your relationships, career, and your physical and emotional health. Benzodiazepines are a type of medication known as tranquilizers. Familiar names include Valium and Xanax. They are some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. When people …

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Concierge Psychiatry Service

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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 concurrent use of benzodiazepine and opioids may occur in as many as 50% of opioid overdose deaths.1 Yet, more and more patients leave their doctors’ offices with prescriptions for benzodiazepine …

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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 you stopped. They’ll want to know if you’ve ever gone through withdrawal before. They’ll also discuss your symptoms. During an exam, they’ll look for other medical conditions to see if …

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Ohio county considering adding 2nd morgue to handle rising number of fentanyl overdoses

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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Heroin Epidemic, Hidden in Shame, Draws Little Help From Officials

Pat Beall Palm Beach Post Staff Writer 12:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 Southern Palm Beach County Gregory Gartside was first to fall. The year wasn’t an hour old in 2015 when the Florida Atlantic University student’s parents returned from a New Year’s Eve party to find their son had overdosed on heroin. Roughly once …

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