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You're sitting in the Florida sunshine. You have your fingers wrapped around a cold drink. If you downed the whole thing in one gulp, would people around you cheer? Or would they run to your side and offer help? If you're in Florida, the chances of cheering are 50/50. The data suggests that Florida is [...]

Can Cyclobenzaprine Be Abused? Why or Why Not?

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Our muscles are remarkable. They tug on our bones, and that helps us walk, dance, and even run. But sometimes, we want those muscles to stop twitching and pulling. And some conditions keep those fibers from relaxing. Cyclobenzaprine is designed to soothe muscle activity. If you've hurt your back or tweaked your neck, your pills

Addiction & Treatment for People With Medical Conditions

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You know addictions harm your relationships. Every time you get into a fight with the people you love because of your drug use, you're reminded of that. You also know that addictions hurt your finances. You probably pay your bartender or dealer more than you pay almost anyone in your life. But your addictions can

The Dangers of Combining Xanax and Fentanyl

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Peanut butter doesn't taste as good without jelly. Popcorn doesn't truly satisfy without a butter bath. Cake isn't sweet enough without a coat of frosting. We mix and match substances every day to give us the sensation we want. Some of us even mix and match our drugs. On the surface, fentanyl and Xanax seem

Inpatient vs. Outpatient: What’s the Difference?

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You didn’t plan to develop a drug addiction. It started with one little hit, and it seemed harmless enough. But before you knew it, that one little hit became a critical part of every day in your life. Now, you cannot imagine your life without it. Sound familiar? When an addiction takes root, you need

Pregnancy, Addiction, and Treatment

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When you are pregnant, you and your baby are intimately connected. You feel each kick, turn, and sigh your baby makes. And your baby feels every substance you put into your body. That includes drugs and alcohol. You may think a shot of alcohol or a hit of heroin is yours alone. But those substances

Alcoholism and Diabetes

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Diabetes isn't a death sentence. With proper care, you can live a long and healthy life with the condition. But people with diabetes have to be careful about what they eat, and they have rules about medications, footwear, medical exams, and more. If you don't have diabetes now, you should do all you can to

EMDR Trauma Treatment

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) neuro-science Treatment Imagine that moment in the film The Shining where the laughing, rotting old lady climbs out of her bathtub. If you were afraid of that scene, you weren't alone. But if you jumped, screamed, or left the theater, you might feel a bit uncomfortable about that. After all, you

Does Adderall Cause Withdrawal?

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Adderall can cause withdrawal. In fact, a mention of withdrawal symptoms appears on the formal prescription paperwork submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration back in 2017. The manufacturers of this drug are open and honest about the fact that the medication lingers within the body. Even so, many people who take Adderall have

Adderall and Study Drug Addiction and Treatment Options

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Your term paper is due tomorrow. You know about that deadline. Even so, you're spending your evening catching up on past episodes of Grey's Anatomy. What's going on? Procrastination is a key part of student life. According to the American Psychological Association, some 95 percent of college students engage in the activity, especially when their

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Alcohol Use in Florida: What Are the Statistics in 2019?