Feb 26, 2025 | Addiction Resources, Addiction Treatment, Benzodiazepines, Sedative Drugs, Substance Abuse
Understanding Benzonatate Benzonatate is a unique oral anesthetic and cough suppressant that works by desensitizing stretch receptors in your respiratory tract. These receptors play a crucial role in triggering the cough reflex when irritated. By numbing these...
Feb 22, 2025 | Addiction Resources, Alcohol Rehab, Natural Sleep Aids
Understanding the Risks: Methylphenidate and Alcohol Methylphenidate and Alcohol: A Dangerous Mix. Methylphenidate, commonly known by brand names like Ritalin and Concerta, is a medication used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is a...
Feb 19, 2025 | Addiction Resources, Addiction Treatment, Anxiety, Mental Health, Sober Living, Substance Abuse
Understanding the Connection Between Finasteride and Addiction Finasteride and Addiction: Managing Co-occurring Disorders. Finasteride is a commonly prescribed medication used mainly to treat male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia. It works by blocking...
Feb 13, 2025 | Addiction Resources, Alcohol Rehab, Sober Living, Substance Abuse Treatment
Understanding Prozac and Its Role in Mental Health Treatment Prozac and Alcohol: Understanding the Risks and Interactions. Prozac, known generically as fluoxetine, is one of the most commonly prescribed antidepressant medications in the United States. This medication...
Jan 18, 2025 | Substance Abuse, Alcohol Rehab, Dual Diagnosis, Sober Living
Understanding Xanax and Alcohol Xanax and Alcohol: A Deadly Combination. Xanax (Alprazolam) belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and certain types of seizures. This powerful prescription...
