If you or someone you love is living with chronic depression, your doctor might have prescribed medication to help you. While selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are usually the first […]
How To Tell if an Outpatient Recovery Program Isn’t Enough
When seeking help for someone struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD), one of the most important choices to make is whether an inpatient or outpatient treatment program is the […]
Freeze Response and SUDs
How do you respond to stress — flight, fright, freeze or fawn? While all of these responses might have roots in past trauma, there is a significant connection between those […]
What To Expect From Xanax Withdrawal
Alprazolam, known commercially as Xanax, is a drug from the Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants class of substances. Used to treat various psychiatric disorders and sleep disorders, it’s a very […]
Signs Your Patient May Require Inpatient SUD Treatment
As a healthcare provider, your goal is to ensure that your patients or clients are happy and healthy. This means treating any illnesses, helping them achieve an active lifestyle and […]
How Long Does Opiate Withdrawal Last?
As the opioid crisis continues to affect people’s lives, it’s imperative to provide educational resources on how to best combat opioid addiction. While withdrawal from most substances is a difficult […]