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Coping Skills for Depression

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions affecting an estimated 280 million people worldwide. Its symptoms vary between each individual, but it can interfere with a person’s ability to think clearly, drain their energy and make it overall difficult to get through the day. Learning and incorporating effective coping skills for depression is very important to treating and managing this mental health disorder.

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Will a popular drug prevention program be cut from federal funding?

The Trump administration has proposed cutting a $56 million annual grant program that helps to distribute naloxone and trains first responders on how to use the drug. This would reduce the number of drug prevention programs and overdose prevention centers. The proposed cut would essentially eliminate the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration agency (SAMHSA), which is in charge of the distribution of life-saving tools and resources for those with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

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Aleve and Alcohol

Is mixing Aleve and alcohol safe? Aleve is a brand of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat fevers, relieve headaches, relieve muscle pain, relieve menstrual pain and relieve pain from arthritis. It is a common over-the-counter painkiller. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant drug often used recreationally. It is an intoxicating substance that can cause a sense of euphoria. What are the consequences of using both substances together?

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Can you Snort Ecstasy?

Ecstasy, the hallucinogenic drug, is very popular on the party scene. It is normally taken orally. But, can you snort ecstasy? Yes. You can snort the substance, but it is not a very common method of administration of the drug.  MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, is a synthetic central nervous stimulant drug with psychedelic properties that can result in feelings of distorted time and perception of reality.

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What are the risks of Morphine and Alcohol?

Morphine and alcohol are a drug combination that can be very risky. When taken in high amounts, both substances on their own can be dangerous. When taken together, it can be deadly. Morphine is a popular pain reliever opioid generally used in emergency medicine and following surgery. Alcohol is a legal substance used socially within many different cultures worldwide. Both are central nervous system depressants that can lead to dependence and addiction to one or both drugs.

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Polysubstance Use: Xanax and Pot

The relationship between Xanax and pot has not been fully studied. In fact, there is little to no research regarding the interactions between the two substances. They are both central nervous system depressants and work by slowing down messaging between the brain and body. Xanax and cannabis are also very commonly used substances. Xanax is often prescribed to clinically treat symptoms of anxiety. Cannabis, or pot, is also used as a tool to help treat symptoms of anxiety.

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What is Coke Bloat?

Coke bloat is a unique experience in which a person experiences facial and abdominal bloating after using cocaine. Using cocaine can cause other types of physical abnormalities such as nasal damage and the appearance of being underweight and malnourished. Coke bloat is another side effect of cocaine abuse that can happen to some people even when they use the drug for the first time.

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Why was Flexeril discontinued?

Flexeril is one of the most popularly prescribed muscle relaxants. It is typically used to help alleviate muscle spasms and treat pain and tenderness related to musculoskeletal conditions. But why was Flexeril discontinued? Despite its popularity, the brand name has now been discontinued due to a variety of reasons not related to drug safety. 

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A man laying on a pillow is experiencing hangover symptoms and is wondering how to get rid of hangxiety.

How to get rid of Hangxiety

Hangover anxiety. Also known as hangxiety. A night of excess drinking can leave your head pounding. It leaves you feeling weak and nauseated the next day. You may also feel a sense of dread, anxiety and guilt. The combination of both physical and psychological feelings after drinking is hangxiety. This is not a new concept. However, it is now finally being socially recognized as a condition related to mental health and behavioral health.

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