People think of anxiety as a woman’s disease. That’s not true. More men are now suffering from the condition and receiving prescriptions. However, do you know the long term effects of Xanax? Why Don’t We Talk More about Anxiety in Men? Many people believe that men somehow have immunity from anxiety. That’s not true. Men…
First Step is proud to support International Overdose Awareness Day. This is a day that allows us to honor the families of those who have fallen to drug addiction. We can promote awareness for this plague in the U.S. Every year, thousands of people die from overdoses to illicit drugs, prescription drugs, and alcohol. This…
What are narcotics? Narcotics encompass a broad spectrum of drugs that include both illicit street drugs and prescription drugs. In many cases, the two overlap due to the ingredients they contain. An example of narcotics are painkillers, some of the most dangerous drugs on the market. You should avoid any narcotic that comes from the…
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration (SAMHSA), nearly 19 million Americans aged 12 and up have some form of prescription drug addiction or dependency. Sadly, some of the most addictive prescription drugs are also the most commonly prescribed by doctors. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most widely abused products…
Whenever anyone decides to stop taking a drug, there will be withdrawal symptoms. Whether it’s physical symptoms, mental symptoms, or emotional symptoms, there is a reaction to the abrupt cessation of the drug being delivered to your body. Withdrawal is one of the reasons many people are hesitant about quitting doing drugs. They worry about…
Xanax is a medication prescribed by physicians for generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and other conditions such as seizures or alcohol withdrawal. However, most physicians don’t prescribe for the long term, but some may depending on your situation. If you regularly take Xanax and alcohol, then there is the potential for polysubstance abuse. This problem is…
The drug addiction crisis is skyrocketing in the United States leaving many to wonder, is addiction a choice? This question has been researched and discussed for several years now, and it’s an important topic to understand. People feel that choice is often the key determining factor in turning away from drugs. However, the situation is…
Most people are well aware of the dangers of drug addiction. We’ve heard a lot about the epidemic of drug overdoses in the United States. The one factor that hinders, or delays, many people from quitting drugs is the fear of withdrawal. We’ve probably all heard stories about the physical withdrawal symptoms that people go…
Finding the right therapy when you are seeking treatment for substance abuse is important to healing. A therapy that is gaining more attention right now is acceptance and commitment therapy. What is acceptance and commitment therapy, you may ask? Let’s take a closer look. What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Acceptance and commitment therapy is a psychotherapy…
When drug addiction is a reality in your life, you must take steps to overcome the problem. Substance use disorder never resolves on its own without the aid of outside help. The first step in seeking help is to seek mens residential treatment centers in Arizona. Do you need rehab treatment today? Let’s take a…