DESERT HOT SPRINGS, California. In America today, your zip code has quietly become a predictor of survival. When it comes to overdoses, the chances of living through a crisis don’t just depend on medical advances or personal willpower; they depend on where you live. The latest national data exposes the grim reality that geography can […]
Anxiolytic dependence happens when someone relies on drugs like benzodiazepines to manage anxiety, leading to potential health risks. This article defines anxiolytic dependence, covers its symptoms and causes, and explores treatment options. Read on to learn more about managing this condition. Key Takeaways Anxiolytic dependence arises from the prolonged use of anxiety medications, particularly benzodiazepines, […]
The pandemic upended everything we thought we knew about alcohol consumption. New research from Northern California, tracking over 600,000 young adults before and during COVID-19, challenges long-held assumptions about who increased their drinking during the crisis. At first glance, the numbers appear encouraging: overall unhealthy drinking among young adults dropped by two percent during the […]
