Paradoxically, the drugs doctors often prescribe to relieve pain can increase your sensitivity to uncomfortable stimuli. Two types of chronic pain can result from opioid use – hyperalgesia and allodynia.…
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America’s drug epidemic has been a severe public health crisis for far too long. In the past decade, approximately half a million people from all walks of life have lost…
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Even if you have never heard the term “benzodiazepines,” you are probably familiar with brand names like Valium and Xanax. Health professionals prescribe drugs in this class to treat a…
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Drinking too much alcohol raises a person’s blood alcohol level, and a high blood alcohol content (BAC) can have legal and personal consequences. However, drinking is not the only thing…
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Cannabidiol, or CBD, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. You may have seen signs advertising its availability at stores near you, or read about it on social media. Proponents…
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With the vast amount of information available on the internet, many people turn to these resources to make sense of the symptoms they are experiencing. Social media has only exacerbated…
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According to the National Center for PTSD, approximately 12 million adults are managing a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis each year. The CDC reports that 19.6 million adults suffer from chronic…
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What is Burnout? As America’s Great Resignation continues, more media outlets are pointing to “burnout” as a source of worker dissatisfaction. This term is more than just a buzzword. It’s…
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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to highlight the importance of recognizing and understanding mental illness. Chances are, you know someone who has been impacted by a…
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If you’ve ever struggled with an addiction or have wanted to break a bad habit, you know how difficult it can be to create a new pattern in your life.…