Xanax, known initially as alprazolam, is a popular type of benzo that doctors prescribe to patients suffering from panic and anxiety disorders. It binds to the GABA-A receptors causing hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and sedative effects. While it has medical benefits, continuous abuse for extended periods often...
Alcohol and drug detox is the process of getting alcohol and drugs from your system. You will also learn how to cope with withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and lead an addiction-free life. In most use disorder cases, medical supervision is necessary to ensure safe and effective. Drug...
Addiction treatment has always been done in confined surroundings with constant supervision by doctors and other certified caregivers. While this care has often been life-changing, it is continuously viewed with some judgment. This perception has made many addicts hesitant to seek help, even though their...
Any type of alcohol use, from moderate to heavy, has an effect on our bodies and our brains. It’s important to understand that heavy alcohol use causes damage to body organs and, most importantly, to the brain. Before understanding how alcohol affects our memory, we...