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Enabling occurs when someone else covers up or makes excuses for the person who has a SUD. As a result, the person with a SUD doesn’t deal with the consequences of their actions. This episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, featuring multi-platinum award-winning singer Bryan Abrams, shares his sobriety journey and how he found a […]

While many patients who want to get off benzodiazepines have an understandable desire to withdraw from the medication as quickly as possible, rapid withdrawal is often the riskiest and most dangerous once signs of physical dependence are present. Whether patients are working closely with a prescriber or withdrawing with limited assistance, they should taper at […]

Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to use more of this medicine. If you’re having trouble reading your prescription label, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Some pharmacies offer labels with large print, braille, or a code you scan with a smartphone to convert text to speech. If you’re having trouble opening […]

At this rate I feel I will not suffer the horrendous ordeal I did at my first attempt. I am just not sure doing a dosing chart according to one oerson will work for every person. Now I’m super nervous which is elevating my heart rate as high as 120 at rest… Ive been doubling […]

Taking too much of this medication can increase your risk of severe side effects. While taking Suboxone for opioid dependence, you may be required to do frequent drug tests for the use of opioids. The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended. Don’t switch from taking Suboxone to another drug that contains […]

For temporary relief from headache pain when starting Wellbutrin, you can take an OTC pain relief medication. These include Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil (ibuprofen). But if you have migraine episodes, talk with your doctor, as OTC drugs may not provide enough relief. If you’re concerned about long-term side effects of Wellbutrin, talk with your doctor […]

Among the documented cases, gabapentin withdrawal began between 12 hours and 7 days after the last dose. It is rare to experience withdrawal symptoms from gabapentin, but it does happen. A review of medical journals published between 1993, when gabapentin was approved, and 2015 found 18 case reports of gabapentin addiction, dependence, or withdrawal. Your […]

The adverse effects might occur due to discontinuation syndrome or during detox for those who are addicted to the drug. The severity of withdrawal from Cymbalta and how long it takes to stop experiencing the symptoms depends on every patient’s characteristics. It is difficult to predict each person’s response to the discontinuation of duloxetine. Therefore, […]

Every year, thousands of people successfully overcome opioid addiction and begin a meaningful life of sobriety. Long-term counseling is also critical, even after many years of sobriety. Counselors can help patients identify warning signs they may have missed, provide additional training and guidance, and help treat mental health conditions that may be underlying causes of […]