Author: James Anderson

Though therapy generally can’t address withdrawal symptoms specifically, it can help improve some symptoms, like anxiety and insomnia. A therapist or other mental health professional can offer support with navigating these effects and helping improve your overall quality of life during the withdrawal period. In addition to the immediate health risk, benzodiazepine withdrawal can seriously […]

These include epilepsy drugs, benzodiazepines, and barbiturates. Also, tell them if you’ve recently stopped drinking alcohol. Stopping taking these medications or using alcohol suddenly can increase your risk of seizures with Wellbutrin. To learn more about Wellbutrin and SSRIs, talk with a doctor or pharmacist. To learn more about how Wellbutrin compares with Lexapro and […]

Be sure to speak with your doctor regarding a tapering regimen that works for your specific medical situation. It is important to be aware of the potential withdrawal reactions and perhaps taper more slowly if they are particularly difficult. We publish material that is researched, cited, edited and reviewed by licensed medical professionals. The information […]

The recent COVID-19 pandemic saw a rise in alcohol consumption, which is projected to result in thousands of additional deaths from liver disease in forthcoming years, as reported by Harvard Gazette. This underscores the importance of addressing alcohol consumption from both individual and public health policy perspectives to mitigate the risk of liver disease. Furthermore, […]

As you get older, your sleep pattern may naturally change and your sleep may be interrupted several times during the night. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for ways to improve your sleep without medication, such as avoiding caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime, avoiding daytime naps, and going to bed at the same time each […]

Remember that only a healthcare professional or sleep specialist can diagnose a sleep condition. It can have a relaxing effect, but research shows that too much alcohol can lead to a lack of sleep or insomnia. Those who suffer from sleep disturbances due to restless leg syndrome (RLS) are often recommended to increase magnesium consumption. […]

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. You may have life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you stop using the medicine suddenly after long-term use. Some withdrawal symptoms may last up to 12 months or longer. If you take more Xanax than your doctor prescribes, […]

Keep the film under your tongue until it has completely dissolved. One of Suboxone’s active ingredients, buprenorphine, can be used alone to treat severe pain that hasn’t been controlled with other pain medications. However, it has caused death when given as a pain medication to people who aren’t tolerant to opioids. On the second day, […]

Many young people misuse Rohypnol in party environments. Because of its sedative properties, the drug has been used to incapacitate people and commit sexual assaults. But it can depress the central nervous and respiratory systems, leading to heart and lung problems. While many people know that “weed” is a slang term for marijuana, they may […]

In contrast, a more recent study in permeabolized canine smooth airway cells by Hanazaki and colleagues found that alcohol promotes concentration-dependent airway smooth muscle relaxation and increased sensitivity to calcium, independent of regulatory myosin light chain phosphorylation (Hanazaki et al., 2001). This study suggests a direct effect of alcohol on calcium-regulated smooth muscle tone and […]