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Friday, October 2nd, 2020

What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Taking Xanax?

Thinking about quitting Xanax? Read this first. Xanax belong to a family of drugs called benzodiazepines (benzos for short). And stopping them cold turkey can be deadly. Take, for...
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020

Is Weed Addictive?

Weed, marijuana, pot, grass, ganga… whatever you call it, is it addictive? Yes, it can be. Overall, nine percent marijuana users become addicted, according to reports. That number rises...
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Friday, September 4th, 2020

What is the Baker Act? How do you Baker Act someone?

The Baker Act allows for the temporary detention and examination of people showing evidence of mental illness and who are in danger of harming themselves or others. This includes...
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Monday, August 17th, 2020

Drinking too much? Turning to drugs? 9 ways to get back on track if the coronavirus caused you to relapse

Relapse. Overdose. Drinking among certain groups. It’s all on the rise as we plow through the seemingly never-ending coronavirus pandemic. Over 40 states have reported increases in 2020 opioid...
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Friday, August 7th, 2020

What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome and How do I Deal With It?

Detoxing from drugs and alcohol is not pretty. The first week or two is “pure hell,” say some former users. Afterward, they breathe a sigh of relief, thinking, I’m...
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Thursday, July 23rd, 2020

The Truth Behind Addiction Statistics

Concerned family members and friends always want to know what the statistics are on whether someone gets over alcohol or drug addiction. That is understandable. They are watching their...
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