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What Is a Relapse Prevention Plan?

The first year after treatment is an adjustment period as the brain adjusts to the absence of drugs or alcohol. This adjustment can be even…

Coping with Triggers in Addiction

When you're recovering from addiction, certain triggers can cause cravings or uncomfortable feelings resulting in a potential relapse. If you're not equipped with the proper…

Unique New Approaches to Benzo Withdrawal Treatment

Benzodiazepines are a commonly prescribed treatment for anxiety. It can also put you in the clutch of an unforgiving cycle of addiction. Producing symptoms that…

Lapse vs. Relapse

People know what it means when a person recovering from addiction has a relapse—they use again or return to the pattern of behavior and fall…

7 Surprising Facts About Xanax

Facts About Xanax Xanax is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. It is the brand name for the anti-anxiety medication alprazolam and is…

What Are the Causes of Drug and Alcohol Addiction?

The causes of drug and alcohol addiction are just as complex as the disease itself. There is no one set of rules that indicates why…