Living With Depressed Alcoholic Husband What can you do when you realize, “My husband is depressed and drinking.” How can you get him the help he needs? Read on to learn more. Yes, men get depressed, too. That may come as a surprise, as depression is more common in women, but men also struggle with […]
What Does Codependency Mean in Alcoholism? Like peanut butter and jelly, functional alcoholics and codependent wives tend to go together. Learn how to spot this dysfunction and get help. Can it be that the wife of an alcoholic can become as ill as her husband? Here we discuss codependency and how a “caring” spouse can […]
How to Handle Living With an Alcoholic If you have been living with an alcoholic, you have been suffering right along with them. When someone you love has developed an alcohol use disorder you have likely been drawn into its vortex. In fact, it will quickly become clear why they always say that alcoholism is […]
The dangers of snorting Xanax should not be ignored Xanax is a widely prescribed sedative used primarily for treating anxiety disorder. When used for a short period, Xanax can provide fast relief of anxiety symptoms by inducing a deep sense of relaxation. Because of its swift calming effects, Xanax is often misused. Some may use […]
Life can be awesome once again after you have gotten through Valium withdrawals and finished treatment. For nearly six decades, Valium has been a widely used drug to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures. Valium belongs to the class of drugs referred to as benzodiazepines (benzos), which are sedatives. As with all benzos, Valium is […]
Getting help for a substance use disorder in a premier setting The time has come, and you are now ready to address your substance use disorder (SUD). This deciding moment may have been years in the making. Now that it has arrived there are some decisions to make about where to get treatment. When seeking […]
Some people have a sudden adverse reaction after drinking alcohol. Learn why. An alcohol allergy is a rare event where you have sudden symptoms that occur. These can happen when you drink even a small amount of alcohol. A true alcohol allergy is not the same thing as alcohol intolerance. An alcohol allergy involves classic […]
Pain Management Can Present a Real Challenge Sometimes chronic pain requires the use of pain meds to help manage the condition. People have come to expect a prescription for pain pills, like Vicodin or Percocet, to assist them. The ongoing use of these drugs, though, can sometimes lead to a substance use disorder. This class […]
Doctors Are Not Exempt From Substance Use Disorders. Learn About Treatment Options For Doctors and Nurses. Becoming a doctor is a career choice that comes with a lot of stress. Working as a doctor means long hours and intense demands on your life. The job also provides easy access to drugs. For some doctors the […]
What is Dual Diagnosis Treatment? Imagine how hard it is to live with a substance use disorder (SUD). Now think about how much harder that would be if you also had a mental illness! Just one or the other is bad enough, but having both disorders causes so much more strife. More and more people […]
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