Lexapro Withdrawal & Symptoms – Getting Off Lexapro Gradually & Safely
The medication Lexapro (escitalopram) is used to treat anxiety and depression, and can be effective but is not always the long-term solution to managing your anxiety. As you consider stopping...
View ArticleSide Effects of Taking Pain Killers & Opioids: Your Heart
The opioid epidemic has become impossible to ignore as it continues to spread throughout our communities. If you’re like many others struggling with opioid abuse, you probably didn’t mean for it to...
View ArticleDoes Cocaine Cause Anxiety?
The short answer is yes, cocaine use can cause anxiety and panic attacks. As you may know cocaine is a powerful stimulant that affects the central nervous system, impacting neurotransmitters...
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Effects of Mixing Fentanyl and Alcohol
Addiction is a multi-layered issue. It doesn’t always take the form of one single substance, and it’s common for users to abuse multiple drugs concurrently. In 2017, the American Addiction Centers...
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The Negative Side Effects of Painkillers
When it feels like someone is taking a hammer to your skull and pounding away, the pain can make it difficult to concentrate, completely disrupting your productivity. So, you take a couple Advil and...
View ArticleThe Power of Interventions: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families
An addiction intervention is a profound act of love, signaling concern and a desire to help. It’s essential to approach it with compassion, understanding, and patience. With the right planning and...
View ArticleSchizophrenia and Substance Abuse: The Dual Diagnosis Challenge
Schizophrenia, a severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perceptions, emotions, and behavior, has long been studied for its intersection with addiction. Individuals with...
View ArticleADHD and Substance Abuse: A Hidden Crisis in Phoenix
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. While the symptoms of ADHD are...
View ArticleUnderstanding Fentanyl The Silent Killer
In recent years, the opioid crisis has gained significant attention due to the sharp increase in overdose deaths, particularly in the USA and even specifically in Arizona. At the epicenter of this...
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