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Defining Co-Occurring Conditions
Updated on 02/19/24 Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC Co-occurring disorders refer to the presence of both a substance use...
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COVID19, Stress & Relapse
- March 24, 2020
- Micheal Shaldone
- Journal
Who knew we would be talking about Corona in such a derogatory fashion? Possibly, for the rest of our lives, we...
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What Does Xanax Do?
Xanax is a benzodiazepine drug used to treat anxiety and panic disorders by increasing the amount of the neurotransmitter GABA in...
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Is Xanax an Opioid?
Xanax is a benzodiazepine medication, not an opioid, that acts as a central nervous system depressant. Benzodiazepines produce sedation, relieve anxiety,...
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Suicide and Addiction
The Link Between Suicide and Addiction Addiction can cause a wide range of health problems. Not only can it deteriorate a...
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Trauma and Addiction
Are Trauma and Addiction Related? According to SAMHSA, trauma results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances experienced...
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Anxiety and Addiction
Are Anxiety and Addiction Linked? Addiction always stems from a root cause. Mental health and addiction are very intertwined. Sometimes, this...
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Can Anxiety Cause Addiction?
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a disorder that affects millions of people. It is defined as: “a nervous disorder characterized by...
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The Benzodiazepine Epidemic
What is the Benzodiazepine Epidemic? Benzodiazepine are prescription pills used to treat a many different disorders, such as anxiety disorders, panic...
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My Anxiety Keeps Me From Reaching Out, Can You Help?
Anxiety and Addiction Many people with anxiety are also living with addiction. In fact, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association...