Benzodiazepines (benzos) are a type of medication known as tranquilizers that are commonly prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal, seizures, and muscle tension. Benzos such as Xanax, Ativan, Valium and other anti-anxiety medication are designed for short-term use, usually a few weeks or months, since they are highly addictive. Benzos are commonly abused, although…
DetailsWhatever you want to call them, ‘power bowls,’ ‘grain bowls, they are all names for the same thing. Basically, a power-packed, nutrient-dense bowl of food that includes lots of healthy elements like quinoa, rice, greens, and loads of veggies. There can be proteins or no proteins but basically it is a healthy way of getting…
DetailsSelf-care is not exactly how people picture it to be. Even if you do one thing for yourself, in that moment, it may relieve a little pressure, but you’re right back into it again the moment you’re done. Radical self-care does not always help anxiety the way people think. In fact, it can exacerbate it…
DetailsFentanyl is an extremely potent and addictive opioid that leads to health complications, overdose, and death. Overdose is common with fentanyl abuse because users build a high level of tolerance in a very short time. Medical professionals use fentanyl for patients as a form of pain management, but many people who are addicted to painkillers…
DetailsWinter is a time to slow down and start to enjoy the cooler days ahead. Depending where you live, winter may look different for you but it is usually followed by some cooler weather, even if it is not a snowy clime. Crackling fires, fuzzy socks, mugs of hot cocoa, and warm blankets may not…
DetailsAddiction is a complex disease that hijacks the brain and alters brain chemistry. People who suffer from addiction often live with a co-occurring mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can be hard to heal from past trauma and some people turn to drugs or alcohol to cope. Eye…
DetailsSouthern coastal poverty hit everyone who lived in its path as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The Florida Panhandle is a place of immense beauty with beaches and sunshine. It is a haven for people who want to retire or live a life on the coastal bay. This was disrupted by what some people believe…
DetailsAddiction is treatable and recovery is a lifelong process. A person recovering from an addiction to drugs or alcohol must completely change his or her lifestyle. A person in recovery goes through daily struggles to stay sober and will need encouragement and support to maintain sobriety. Drinking alcohol when your spouse is in recovery creates…
DetailsWhen your spouse drinks too much alcohol and too often, he or she could be at risk of developing alcoholism. Some people have a genetic predisposition for becoming addicted to alcohol. Drinking alcohol can lead to serious mental and physical health problems. Alcohol affects the brain and can lead to liver failure, heart attack, overdose,…
Details“We can all help prevent suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).” Traumatic events can lead to substance use as a way to cope with emotional or physical…
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