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- Keri George
Ativan is the brand name for the drug lorazepam, a benzodiazepine. It is mainly prescribed to treat severe clinical anxiety but can also be used...
- Resources
- Keri George
Wellbutrin is a vital antidepressant medication for people battling anxiety or depression. Doctors also prescribe the drug to treat bipolar disorder or to help in...
- Recovery Journey
- Keri George
Zoloft is one of the most popular drugs used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mood disorders. According to the National Institutes...
- Benzodiazepines, Mental Health, Recovery Journey
- Keri George
Xanax (which is the trade name for the benzodiazepine known as alprazolam) is a commonly prescribed drug that is used in the treatment of depression...
- Resources
- Keri George
When people are dealing with things like anxiety or depression, they’re often prescribed Xanax. Xanax is part of a group of drugs called benzodiazepines, anxiolytics,...
- Prescription Drugs, Recovery Journey
- Keri George
Wellbutrin is an FDA-approved antidepressant that treats depression, bipolar disorder, and seasonal affective disorder. Under the brand name Zyban, the drug reduces nicotine cravings and...
- Prescription Drugs, Recovery Journey, Stimulants
- Keri George
If you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, then you may be familiar with Vyvanse. It’s a stimulant medication approved by Food and Drug...
- Prescription Drugs, Recovery Journey
- Keri George
Vicodin may seem innocuous enough when your doctor prescribes it to you after a surgery or when you’re diagnosed with chronic pain. However, after time,...
- Opioids, Recovery Journey
- Keri George
Vicodin is a semi-synthetic opioid that contains hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Semi-synthetic opioids come from natural opioids, such as morphine and codeine. Acetaminophen is a drug...