Apr 13, 2026 | Dual Diagnosis
PTSD and drinking often show up together (and it’s not a personal failure) If you’re dealing with PTSD and you’ve found yourself drinking more than you want to, it usually isn’t because you “don’t care” or “don’t have willpower.” For a lot of people, alcohol starts as...
Mar 25, 2026 | Benzodiazepines
“Benzo Belly” and Other GI Issues: Understanding Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Benzo belly (and other GI issues) during withdrawal: what’s going on? A lot of people going through benzodiazepine withdrawal brace themselves for anxiety, insomnia, and mood...
Oct 18, 2025 | Alcohol Rehab, Family Support, Half Day Treatment, Outpatient, Outpatient Rehab, Substance Abuse
Am I “Sick Enough” for Rehab? A Confidential Self-Assessment Understanding Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Substance use disorder isn’t a moral failing or a lack of willpower—it’s a chronic disease that changes how your brain functions. When...
Sep 20, 2025 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Resources, Addiction Treatment, Anxiety, Drug Alternatives
How to Know If You Have a Xanax Addiction? Xanax, known generically as alprazolam, is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Doctors prescribe Xanax primarily to treat anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and occasionally for short-term...
Aug 27, 2025 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Resources, Addiction Treatment, Benzodiazepines, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Use Recovery
Understanding Xanax (Alprazolam) and Its Effects Xanax, known generically as alprazolam, belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines. This prescription drug functions as a central nervous system depressant, working by enhancing the effects of...
