Lexapro is a commonly prescribed medication used to treat anxiety and depression. People may need to take Lexapro for several weeks before noticing the drug’s effects. When people stop taking Lexapro, they may experience withdrawal symptoms.
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Cocaine is a powerful, addictive drug. People who abuse cocaine can quickly develop physical dependence and addiction.
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Rapid detox is a medical procedure aimed at helping people overcome addiction to substances like opioids. For some people, it can be quite effective and even desirable. The idea is to get through the worst of the withdrawal quickly and, hopefully, make the whole process of quitting a bit less daunting.
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Buspirone is the generic name for an anti-anxiety medication known as Buspar. This medication is considered an anxiolytic medication, meaning it causes your body to release a chemical known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which helps reduce anxiety.[1] While buspirone is incredibly effective in managing anxiety conditions, it can be addictive when abused. If someone were
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Lexapro (escitalopram) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which means it increases the amount of serotonin in your brain. Because individuals with anxiety or depressive disorders often have less serotonin in their brains, this medication is used to treat those conditions and can relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, suddenly stopping the use
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Abilify is the name brand for a medication known as aripiprazole. This medication is used to treat the symptoms of mental health conditions like bipolar, schizophrenia, Tourette’s, and irritability associated with autism disorder. People who take Abilify may also take anti-depressant medication. Aripiprazole is an anti-typical antipsychotic drug that helps restore the balance of neurotransmitters
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How Long Does Klonopin (Clonazepam) Stay in Your System? Klonopin is a brand-name medication containing clonazepam, a benzodiazepine prescription drug that is used to manage anxiety, panic attacks, and certain types of seizure disorders.[1] Like many other benzodiazepines, it is also a popular drug of abuse, but compared to other benzodiazepines, though, Klonopin is a
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Alcohol addiction is a complex and challenging issue that affects millions of people worldwide. In 2021, more than 29.5 individuals ages 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder (AUD).
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Suboxone is a prescription medication that is used to help people recover from opioid use disorder. It contains two active ingredients: buprenorphine and naloxone. Suboxone was developed as an alternative to methadone for helping heroin addicts maintain long-term sobriety.
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Gabapentin (Neurontin) is a prescription anticonvulsant medication that is used to treat seizures and nerve pain. It is also used off-label to treat migraines, fibromyalgia, and pain. The number of prescriptions written for gabapentin has slowly increased each year over the last decade.
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Kelly is a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who earned her Master of Science degree in Nursing with a concentration in mental health at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Kelly has fourteen years nursing experience as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, and Advanced Practice Nurse in both psychiatric and substance use disorder settings. She has worked in inpatient settings as well as provided community nursing as a Nurse Practitioner. Kelly brings empathy to an underserved population and her clients share that they feel listened to without judgment.
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