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Xanax Addiction: Signs, Side Effects, and Treatment

November 4, 2024

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 3.7 million people — 1.3% of the population — report benzodiazepine abuse every year. As one of the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepines in the United States, Xanax carries a high risk of abuse, dependency, and potential for overdose.  What is Xanax? Xanax is the brand name for the drug alprazolam, a prescription benzodiazepine medication used to treat anxiety

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Molly Addiction: Symptoms and Side Effects

September 26, 2024

Recreational use of MDMA — more commonly known by its street names “Molly” and “ecstasy” — has surged in recent years. Originally popular in nightclubs and dance scenes, use has expanded to music festivals, parties, and general recreational use. Often viewed as a relatively harmless party drug, there is a darker side, including significant risks such as Molly addiction, overdose, and more.[1] If you are concerned that you or a

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How Long Does Fentanyl Stay in Your System?

April 2, 2024

Fentanyl has become a serious problem in the ongoing opioid crisis. It is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than natural opioids like morphine; it’s also cheap to produce and is extremely potent, even in miniscule quantities. As a result, it is commonly added to street drugs to increase their effects and make them more addictive. From 1999 to 2021, synthetic opioids like fentanyl were responsible for

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Can Drug Use Lead to Hair Loss?

March 29, 2024

Long-term drug abuse is associated with numerous medical, psychological, and emotional complications. But it’s often the physical side effects of drug use that push a person to seek medical attention, long before they’re ready to enter treatment for their addiction issues.  Hair and skin problems are among the most common side effects of chronic drug abuse. Yet many people don’t realize just how many prescription and street drugs can cause

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Is Trazodone Addictive?

April 4, 2024

Trazodone misuse can lead to a host of side effects, including life-threatening medical complications and overdose. Here’s what you should know about the drug itself and its risk for dependency.  What Is Trazodone? Trazodone is a prescription antidepressant medication used primarily in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety. It is also considered a safe and effective off-label treatment for insomnia, although there is little research on the long-term

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What are the Long-Term Effects of Dimenthyltryptamine (DMT)?

March 25, 2024

Have you ever heard of DMT? Dimenthyltryptamine, more commonly known as DMT, is a hallucinogenic drug that causes a brief but intense experience. People are less familiar with the substance than other hallucinogens, such as LSD or mushrooms, but the drug has grown more popular over the past decade.1 What is DMT? DMT is a hallucinogenic drug, sometimes referred to as the “spirit molecule,” that causes vivid visual and auditory

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Can Suboxone Make You Sick?

August 17, 2023

When people begin to take the steps toward recovery from opioid addiction, one of the most commonly used substances utilized in a medically assisted detox is Suboxone. This prescription medication can help people with opioid addiction fight off the side effects of flushing their system of toxins. However, people looking into joining a rehab program in Levittown, PA, have a common question they want answered before committing — can Suboxone

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Why Is Mixing Prescription Drugs With Alcohol Dangerous?

November 6, 2024

The human body remains one of the most complex systems in existence. Multiple parts of your body work together so you can fully interact with the world around you without issue. When you get hurt, your doctor prescribes medications designed to help you feel better or manage the pain more effectively. One of the most common warnings from your doctor after they prescribe medicine to you is, “Don’t mix this

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Which Drugs Make You More Aggressive?

October 21, 2022

It’s extremely difficult to deal with the effects of drugs, and if you or a loved one are discovered to be addicted to a drug, it can shock the household. Many of the most common addictive drugs bring about similar traits in their users, such as stress, anxiety, and aggressive and violent tendencies. The best way to keep you and your family safe is to understand what drugs lead to

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A Guide to Protracted Withdrawal Symptoms

October 21, 2022

What Symptoms Will You Experience If You Have Protracted Withdrawal Syndrome?   Protracted Withdrawal: The Definition Protracted withdrawal is different from acute withdrawal (which is usually just referred to as “withdrawal”) in one profound way. While the symptoms of protracted withdrawal are similar to those of acute withdrawal, protracted withdrawal symptoms last much longer. Acute withdrawal symptoms typically last anywhere from about 5 days to 3 weeks, while protracted withdrawal

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