August 2018

Getting Treatment for Self-Medicating with Benzodiazepines

Some people abuse benzodiazepines (benzos), such as Xanax, Klonopin, and Ativan to self-medicate instead of getting treatment for an underlying mental health condition. This offers temporary relief rather than a long-term solution for mental health management and therapy. People self-medicate as an immediate fix to cope with stress, anxiety disorders, depression, or other mental health

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The Effects of Alcohol Poisoning

Alcohol poisoning, also known as alcohol overdose, occurs from excessive drinking within a short time. In an article on alcohol abuse, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism explained, "Alcohol poisoning occurs when there is so much alcohol in the bloodstream that areas of the brain controlling basic life-support functions—such as breathing, heart rate,

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The Risks of Using Benzodiazepines  

Benzodiazepines (benzos) are a class of medications often prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal, and muscle tension. Benzos such as Xanax, Ativan, Valium and other anti-anxiety medication are designed for short-term use, usually a few weeks or months, since they are highly addictive. Deane Alban wrote an article on anti-anxiety drugs and said,

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