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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...
- Resources, Sober living
- Keri George
Ask ten people what “sober” means, and you might get ten answers. Some will point to sobriety as not drinking or using drugs. Others will...
- Marijuana
- Keri George
As marijuana becomes legal in more states, questions about its safety are growing louder. One common concern: Can you overdose on weed? The answer depends...
- Resources
- Keri George
It only takes one person (whether a friend, a partner, or a coworker) to either support your progress or pull you off course. Recovery isn’t...
- Resources
- Keri George
Mixing alcohol with anxiety medication is more harmful than it seems. Alcohol can interfere with how these medications work and increase the risk of side...
- Resources
- Keri George
Methadone is an FDA-approved medication that’s used to treat opioid use disorder. It’s been around for decades and is one of the most effective tools...
- Resources, Therapies
- Keri George
It can be hard to understand standard PTSD and complex PTSD. If you’ve been through trauma, knowing the difference might help you make sense of...
- Resources
- Keri George
Heroin is one of the most widely recognized illicit drugs, but the ins and outs aren’t always clear. Many people aren’t sure what kind of...
- Resources
- Keri George
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is a treatment getting more attention these days. Before trying it, there are important things you should know. It helps to understand...