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Q&A: Effects of marijuana
Long-term use has been linked to impaired thinking, memory problems, panic attacks and other psychological issues. Studies have shown a weakened immune system and, for those who smoke the drug, impaired lung function. … Long-term use, especially by …
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'I thought quitting drink would kill my social life, but the truth is I've …
It's the peak period for those with alcohol addiction to try to stop; for those of us who may not (yet) need to check into a treatment centre for a detox, but whose lives and livers are being ruled and overruled by three-for-a-tenner from the …
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cough syp addiction sucessfully treated – improved -de addicted — cough syrup anti tussive, are very useful in treatment of cough, but in some cases they work as mood elevator… so some persons not all, becomes addicted to…

Question by Eclipsed: Switching to Benzos instead of these disgusting SSRI’s?
Here’s some history, I’ve been going through depression therapy for a while, jumping through hoops and taking the plethora of SSRI’s they’ve given. Like I said, I’ve been jumping through the hoops for years, taking Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro… The list goes on. I started this whole thing because of a depression issue, that I eventually discovered was caused by anxiety and my panic attacks, and it wasn’t truly depression. My doctor says SSRI’s will help reduce anxiety, but so far, I’ve gotten more depressed than I have been in years because of these SSRI’s. They make me feel like a zombie, some make me irritable, some make me just feel all around woozy and sick. All in all, I’ve not been relieved of my anxiety and they have been making my life harder and harder every morning when I pop that pill (Prozac currently). I have strong, overwhelming panic attacks due to situational anxiety and social anxiety. Before all these SSRI’s, I was prescribed .5mg Ativan to take 2-3 pills on the onset of anxiety, and that worked magnificently. Look at that, every night I could fall asleep PERFECTLY, every morning I woke up happy and motivated… Blah blah blah, Getting to the point; They helped. A LOT. And I didn’t even take them on an often basis, I took them as needed. The true anxiety relief about these pills is the psychological effect, the thought that, “I have these Benzo’s, and I’m very stressed right now. However, knowing that I have these Benzos in my pocket right now makes me feel a little more safe in my anxiety, some days I can go weeks without popping an Ativan solely for the fact that I know that I have them in my pocket. Their presence alone can reduce my low level anxiety, and when I have huge panic attacks, I have the safe guard ready to go.
Benzo’s have worked perfectly for me, and I have found a perfect balance to get the relief I need, without having the feeling of dependency on the drug. I’ve found that I do not get addicted to Benzos, and in the moderation that I take them, I am able to go days without feeling panic attacks while only taking 1 or 2 within a week. I also have discovered that in my method, when I stop taking Benzo’s, I have no withdrawal symptoms or increased anxiety. Like I said, I become less anxious just knowing I have something to save me when I need it.    Read more...

Question by *Rena*: Anyone else on Clonopin for anxiety? How do you feel it works for you?
I am on clonopin for anxiety,and after having been on Xanax and Valium,I’ve found it’s the one that works best for me. How does anyone else that takes this medication feel? Does it work for you? Just getting a general consensus if this is one of the better medications for anxiety/panic attacks,but for me it’s worked great. The Xanax is far far too addicting,and caused me drug addiction problems for awhile,the valium just didn’t seem to work,but the Clonopin seems to effect me how I need it to. How bad does someone’s anxiety have to be usually before they prescribe Clonopin for it? I know that I’ve got severe severe anxiety,along with Agoraphobia, and the clonopin has seemed to help me the most with all of it. What have been other people’s results with this medication? It’s worked great for me,especially for the social anxiety problems that I have,but just for the overall anxiety in general. The others were ok,the xanax worked for a long time,but then it stopped working (developed a tolerance to it,and they couldn’t/wouldn’t up my dose) so I switched,and I feel that the clonopin has done wonders for me vs all of the other ones! I was just wondering what other people’s reactions to this medication has been?    Read more...

BC struggles with how to treat the most severe of mentally ill drug addicts
The province estimates that roughly 130,000 people in British Columbia suffer from a severe addiction and/or mental health illness. But police and emergency workers are increasingly dealing with a much smaller group of people whose brains have been …
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Marijuana becomes legal in Colorado: Frequently asked questions
Long-term use has been linked to impaired thinking, memory problems, panic attacks and other psychological issues. There have also been studies showing a weakened immune system and, for those who smoke … “The other issue is that, the younger you …
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In a world of pain, closing the knowledge gap for a new generation of caregivers
They were getting instruction in a topic that Reznikoff and others regard as seriously neglected at U.S. medical schools: the use of opioids for the treatment of chronic pain and the interplay between chronic pain, opioids, addiction and mental illness …
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Question by Linda Linda: What is a good self help book to purchase to help me with my binge eating?
I want to find out the mental reasons why i do it and how to stop. thanksss:)

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Answer by Kaytee Evans
Hi,
I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling.
I think you should check out this website called http://www.recoveryourlife.com/forum/
It’s a very understanding and supportive website that deals with many problems including self-harm, depression, eating disorders (including overeating), addictions (such as drug and alcohol) anxiety (&& panic attacks, including anxiety disorders like OCD), suicide attempts, feelings and thoughts, bullying and abuse (including sexual and emotional abuse), trauma, and general mental health problems such as personality disorders, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, general thoughts and feelings, ect.    Read more...

Question by Tasia: Is an anxiety medication addiction bad if it helps keep you sane?
I have been taking Xanax for about 2 years for generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks. I’ve read a lot on the internet that being addicted is a “bad” thing, but is it bad if it keeps me from going postal or being lousy company to my partner or getting no sleep? My psychiatrist thinks long-term use is ok, but most family doctors warn against long-term Xanax use. Do any of you have any experience with this drug?

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Answer by jabajooba
i have 5 words. it’s all in your head

Answer by acornfullfilled
I’m addicted to breathing.

Diabetics need insulin.
Asthmatics need inhalers.

Needing Xanax is no different.    Read more...