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- Prescription Drugs, Recovery Journey
- Keri George
Cymbalta, a brand name for duloxetine, is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Doctors can prescribe this FDA-approved antidepressant for medical conditions such as...
- After Rehab, Blog, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use Disorder, Uncategorized
- Keri George
Returning to work after rehab is a challenging and essential step in recovery, but it’s a step you can take one day at a time....
- Blog, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Prescription Drug Abuse, Recovery, Substance Use Disorder
- Keri George
Gabapentin, known as Neurontin, has become a popular medication for treating epilepsy, neuropathic pain, nerve pain, and more. The CDC indicates that gabapentin is a...
- Blog, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Rehab Questions, Substance Use Disorder
- Keri George
The first step towards recovery is admitting to yourself that your substance use has become unmanageable and deciding to take back control. Following this acceptance...
- Blog, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use Disorder
- Keri George
Addiction and the Brain As with any human behavior, the brain plays a leading role in addiction. Chronic substance use alters the brain’s normal functioning,...
- Benzodiazepines, Mental Health, Prescription Drugs
- Keri George
One drug can be dangerous when you take it by itself, but the danger increases when you take more than one drug at the same...
- 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,...