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Painkillers are powerful ways to relieve physical pain, but taking them for an extended time can have negative effects. Most strong painkillers are opioids that can be highly addictive. Knowing why painkillers and opioids have…

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 more challenging with the addition of stress triggers. Relapse is…

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 coping mechanisms to handle these situations, you'll be vulnerable to…

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 range from anxiety to seizures, benzo withdrawal is vicious. Don't wage…

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 back into addiction. However, there is also something called a…

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 classified as a benzodiazepine, or benzo. Benzos are mild tranquilizers…