Seattle KIRO 7 recently reported that the solution to our nation’s growing opioid epidemic may be found in our local pharmacies. This is exciting news for the more than 11 million Americans who misused or abused prescription opioids in 2016. “Nationwide, 25% of those who receive prescription opioids for chronic pain will develop an addiction…
Month: May 2019
National Mental Health Month 2019: Dueling Diagnoses
“Health systems and related stakeholders must commit to understanding and integrating the individual, their needs, and the dueling conditions which impact their lives to effectively identify tools and strategies that reduce the tension among providers of care, services, and supports, and allow the whole individual to emerge along a pathway to recovery.” ~ Mental Health…
Employers weigh in on illicit opioid use at work
Companies continue to face complex issues surrounding drugs and the workplace. Our nation’s far-reaching opioid epidemic does not exclude employees or the work environment. The medical community, government and health agencies, policymakers, and safety organizations continue to gather data and resources about the risks of opioids in an effort to support employers with real-world strategies….
Everything You Need to Know About Clonidine
Anxiety in America Today Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health disorders today. In fact, the National Institute of Mental Health reports that a whopping 35.1% of 30-44 year olds will have experienced an anxiety disorder at some point in their life. And when it comes to treating these disorders effectively, many…
The Anti-Anxiety Med That Isn’t as Innocent as You Might Think
What Are the Treatment Options for a Buspar Addiction? Detox is usually the first stage of treatment for an addiction to prescription medication. It is helps to safely remove drugs from the body. This process should always be done with medical assistance. Post-detox, there are many options available. Looking into inpatient, outpatient or residential treatment…
The Anti-Anxiety Med That Isn’t as Innocent as You Might Think
What Are the Treatment Options for a Buspar Addiction? Detox is usually the first stage of treatment for an addiction to prescription medication. It is helps to safely remove drugs from the body. This process should always be done with medical assistance. Post-detox, there are many options available. Looking into inpatient, outpatient or residential treatment…
Obvious Behaviors of an Alcoholic Personality
What are Drinking Behaviors? Typical behaviors of alcoholics are often things that people will do when drinking has gotten out of control. While alcohol can cause many of us to be risky, it is when this becomes a daily occurrence for the problem drinker that it needs to be investigated and addressed. Drinking behaviors are…
Klonopin vs Xanax – Which of These Anxiety Medications Put You More At Risk?
Klonopin vs. Xanax as treatment for anxiety are similarly ranked. They both have their pros and cons for helping people with various types of mood disorders. Klonopin (Clonazepam) is a fast-acting benzodiazepine. It relaxes the mind by effectively calming neurotransmitters. Klonopin prevents muscle spasms, reduces anxious feelings and causes sleepiness. Klonopin lasts longer than Xanax…
Kicking the Habit Without Losing Your Mind
Over the Counter Opioid Withdrawal Medications As your body goes through withdrawals, one of the best ways to help lessen the effects is by giving your body the nutrients it needs to stay strong. That’s why taking certain opiate withdrawal supplements and multivitamins can be instrumental in preventing relapse. Look for supplements with Zinc, Phosphorus,…
The Duel No One is Winning
SAMHSA has found that benzodiazepines in the U.S. are the most abused pharmaceutical drug. Two of the drugs in the “benzo” family are Ativan and Xanax. They are two types of benzodiazepine medications that are available for nearly the same conditions. They come with many of the same risks and users will often abuse them…