If you’ve tried using alcohol to help you sleep, you may have noticed it often leads to restless nights, frequent wakeups, and grogginess instead of the deep rest you were hoping for. Alcohol can also contribute to unsettling dreams, commonly referred to as “alcohol nightmares,” which can leave you feeling even more distressed. If alcohol […]
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Scopolamine is a prescription medication used to treat nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness. While it can be highly effective when used as directed, scopolamine—sometimes referred to as “Devil’s Breath”—can pose serious risks when misused recreationally or taken in higher doses than prescribed. Misuse of this drug can lead to incapacitation, leaving many vulnerable to harm,
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Many Americans don’t get enough sleep each night. Some try over-the-counter (OTC) sleep medications to help them get a little shut-eye, while others have a drink to relax before bedtime since alcohol can induce sleepiness. And while it’s a sedative, alcohol can actually disrupt your sleep. Even if you get eight hours, it’s likely not
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Bipolar disorder, a mental health condition once referred to as manic depression, can be incredibly disruptive to daily life. This disorder is most well known for the extreme highs and lows it imparts, making it difficult for a person to experience stability in their work and personal lives. World Bipolar Day, celebrated on March 30th
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Trauma, which is the result of experiencing an extremely distressing event like a serious car accident or physical assault, can have a significant impact on your daily life. Healing from trauma through therapy is a challenging but necessary journey If you want to find relief from common symptoms like hypervigilance, anxiety, and chronic tension. Learning
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Xanax® (alprazolam) is a prescription medication used to treat symptoms of anxiety, panic, and sleep disorders. Its calming properties help people feel more relaxed, alleviate nervousness, and aid sleep. However, Xanax® is a benzodiazepine (benzo) with addictive properties, which may prompt some to misuse the drug. Xanax® misuse can have a variety of short- and
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Experiencing moderate to severe pain after surgery or an accident often leads to being prescribed pain-relieving medication by a doctor. Two of the most common prescription painkillers are oxycodone and hydrocodone. While both are powerful opioid pain relievers, there are a few key differences. If you’re taking oxycodone, hydrocodone, or any opioid medication and experiencing
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Although social media has dramatically improved people’s ability to connect with one another, it has also expedited young people’s exploration of new and dangerous ways to get high. One example is “whippets,” slang for nitrous oxide packaged in canisters. Galaxy Gas is a well-known brand that produces flavored whipped cream chargers and dispensers that are
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Have you ever had trouble making a decision? Perhaps you were torn between a career choice or where to relocate after losing a job or switching to remote work. Having difficulty making a choice is referred to as decision paralysis, but it is often much more complicated for people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). For
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While it’s not necessarily uncommon to see people continuing to enjoy a drink while on a prescription medication, it’s more harmful than you might initially think. This practice, known as polysubstance abuse, whether accidental or intentional, involves taking two or more substances at the same time. This can include prescription medications like oxycodone for chronic
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