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  Alcohol Abuse Symptoms Alcohol is legal but remains highly addictive and comes with many risks medically, psychologically, and generationally. What constitutes an alcohol use disorder and what are the signs of alcoholism? Becoming well-versed in addiction and mental health can provide you with the tools to help others who struggle personally with addiction. Alcohol use disorders are determined by many factors like how much the individual drinks, how often, and how much alcohol use gets in the way of the individual’s life and responsibilities or hobbies. In many cases, signs of alcoholism may be hard to identify, but there are signs you can look out for if you know someone who is struggling with alcohol use.   Signs of alcoholism include: Frequent blacking out from drinking Experiencing short term memory loss after a day/night of drinking Coming up with “good reasons” to drink Drinking despite ignoring job, home life, hobbies, etc. Ind...

  The former quarterback had a stellar career at Washington State, which included Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year (1997), First Team All-American, Sammy Baugh Quarterback of the Year, and Heisman Trophy finalist. He also led the Cougars to the ’97 Rose Bowl. Leaf was selected No. 2 overall in the 1998 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers, and spent four years in the league. Ryan is currently the CEO and President of RAM Consultant, Inc., as well as a program ambassador for Transcend Recovery Community. Ryan David Leaf is an advocate for those struggling with mental and behavioral health issues and encourages audiences to transform the way we think about mental health issues and addiction. Ryan works to eliminate the mental health stigma and says, “asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.” Listen here: https://quitaddictionnow.com/podcast/ryan-leaf-former-nfl-quarterback-how-i-turned-my-life-around or Click the link below  How I Turned My Life Around

      With all of the chaos going on in the world these days, it is no surprise that there has been an increase in anxiety and panic disorder, causing Xanax to be the most prescribed psychiatric medication in the US. Xanax is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, insomnia and panic disorders. Although Xanax can be greatly effective for calming our nerves and making us feel relieved and relaxed, it is highly addictive and commonly abused. Here is everything you need to know about Xanax addiction such as: Signs of Xanax addiction Xanax addiction side effects Xanax addiction symptoms How to avoid addiction to Xanax Physical signs of Xanax addiction Xanax addiction treatment options If you or someone you know may be addicted to Xanax, seek help through an addiction treatment center. Attempting to quit this drug on your own can lead to painful withdrawal symptoms and it is highly advised to seek medical attention before doing so to ensure a safe detox and recover...

  Clonidine is a typical prescription drug that comes in the form of pills and skin patches. The FDA has authorized skin patches and short-acting clonidine tablets to treat high blood pressure and long-acting clonidine tablets to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Short-acting and patch versions of clonidine are typically administered off-label to alleviate opiate withdrawal symptoms. The medication can also be used to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Clonidine is not prohibited, unlike certain other pharmaceuticals used for medication-assisted therapy (MAT) during opioid detox. Clonidine, according to doctors, acts on withdrawal symptoms due to its method of action in the brain. During opioid withdrawal, there is frequently an increase in noradrenergic neurotransmitters that stimulate the brain, resulting in withdrawal symptoms. Clonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, which is a kind of drug. It inhibits the neurons that make noradrenergic neurotransmitte...

 Suboxone is a medicine that is frequently prescribed as part of a medication-assisted therapy (MAT) program for those suffering from a  heroin or opiate painkiller addiction. Suboxone ,  when used as advised as part of an opioid addiction treatment plan, can be a safe and effective tool for promoting recovery. It includes buprenorphine and naloxone as active components. Buprenorphine,  a partial opioid agonist, inhibits opiate receptors and decreases cravings. The second component, naloxone, aids in the reversal of opioid effects. These medicines act together to prevent the withdrawal symptoms associated with opioid addiction. Naloxone and Buprenorphine Suboxone is available as a branded mixture of buprenorphine plus naloxone, an opioid antagonist. Although Suboxone was first thought to have a low misuse risk, the Food and Medicine Administration (FDA) cautions that this drug, even as a partial opioid agonist, has some abuse potential. While safety pre...

  Manny Mendez received his school of hard knocks diploma in some of the hardest correctional institutes since he was a youth. After gaining his physical freedom he began a long journey to free his mind from the prison of addiction. Throughout all of this, his comfort came in the form of creating art. His work has been featured in many exhibits and recovery centers throughout the nation. Featured in several films through his national organization FoReel, Manny is a true inspiration. Click here to listen from Manny Mendez about — Recovery through aesthetics after addiction   Listen on spotify :  h ttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7ztowEtV3x5ljZt9XztFJx?go=1&sp_cid=b36caabc1261731020e69251b5213e20