What is Xanax? Xanax, also known as alprazolam generically, is well-known in American households. It is a benzodiazepine, meaning it has sedative effects and is used medically for the treatment of panic disorders, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and anxiety caused by depression. However, Xanax is also highly addictive and commonly abused. Xanax addiction and…
What To Expect in Alcohol and Drug Rehab Making the choice to enter into an alcohol and drug rehab program is a commendable brave decision to make. While you know you are ready to face the innermost emotions and addictive behaviors related to your substance abuse disorder, you have questions about what you can expect…
Who is Brené Brown? Brené Brown is an American Research professor, author, lecturer, and podcast host. She is particularly known for her research on vulnerability, shame, courage, and empathy, but became famous following a widely viewed TEDx talk in 2010. Her TEDx talk “The Power of Vulnerability”, is one of the top five most-viewed TED…
How Does Alcohol Detox Work? When a person has an alcohol use disorder (alcohol addiction), it’s because drinking alcohol has caused the production of certain chemicals in the brain to be altered, making it so the brain cannot function normally without alcohol in its system. The more you drink, the more changes occur in the…