Benzodiazepines are depressant drugs often prescribed to reduce anxiety, control seizures, relax muscles and relieve pain. Commonly used benzos go by the brand names Xanax, Valium, Klonopin [...]
Alcohol affects multiple body systems, so it’s been linked to cirrhosis, heart disease, stroke and other serious medical conditions. Excessive drinking and high alcohol intake also increase [...]
Rehab is most effective when a person is committed to their recovery. It takes dedication to recover from addiction, and many people have life-changing epiphanies along the [...]
The terms rehab and detox are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same program. Detox is often a stage at the beginning of rehab and is [...]
Traditionally, psychotherapists would specialize and only offer one treatment approach to their clients. While eclectic therapy doesn’t refer to a specific model, the term describes practitioners who [...]
A recent survey found that nearly 6 out of 10 respondents would use teletherapy services, and this statistic reflects the growing popularity of telehealth services for mental [...]


