Addiction has causes that are neurobiological, psychological and structural. Treating these drivers is as important as managing the initial withdrawal. Medically managed withdrawal does not restore ...

Quitting smoking is easy, I’ve done it thousands of times. —Mark Twain A common misconception shared by many people, including those with addiction, their loved ones and friends, and even some medical ...

Examining withdrawal risks, symptom variability, and safer discontinuation strategies for lorazepam Education is ...

Antidepressant withdrawal can last from days to over a year, depending on the medication, dosage, duration, and tapering method. Antidepressant withdrawal, or withdrawal syndrome, can be a challenging ...

The ketogenic diet (KD) is unique in improving symptoms for many conditions, from epilepsy to addiction, according to a recent JAMA Psychiatry article. It’s a high-fat, very-low-carbohydrate ...

To our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive review to examine the role of α 2-agonists, including dexmedetomidine, in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. The influence of noradrenergic ...

Darren Quelch wishes to acknowledge Sally Bradberry (Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Alcohol Lead), Arlene Copland (Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Alcohol Nurse Consultant) and Carol ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Orlando has published a new educational resource focused on treatment considerations during the Zoloft withdrawal timeline, addressing a topic that affects many ...