Posts Tagged ‘drug abuse’

Question by eric: A question about xanax?
Alright, so I’ve had bad night time anxiety for awhile now. I often times will stay up all night just anxious about random things. My mind will not shut off, and it makes sleeping really hard. I’ve tried various sleeping aides, but the thing is, they don’t work. No matter how sleepy something makes you, if it doesn’t shut off your mind and make you stop thinking so much you’re not gonna sleep either way. I will most likely get maybe three hours of sleep a night because of this. Often times I get so nervous thinking that I will not sleep all night. So, I went to the doctor, and he prescribed me xanax. He told me to take .5mg before I go to bed. He said that it should help me in relaxing and therefore I can sleep better at night because I will be less anxious. The thing is, I’ve read up on xanax and it says that it is very easy to get hooked to xanax, which will in turn cause withdrawal symptoms. So, I was just wondering, how long should I take xanax for before I can quit without any withdrawal effects? I was not planning on using this drug long term, but only so it can help me get better with my night time anxiety. When it makes me better I was gonna stop taking them. I have no other anxiety problems really, just night time anxiety. I wasn’t gonna abuse them, but only take .5mg a night as recommended to help me with my anxiety. Also, is this an ideal situation to take them, or would I be better off not taking them at all and trying other methods, even though everything else has failed?

Alcohol Abuse Photos in the News

Video: Helene Campbell shows off Bieber's boxers on Ellen
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She credits the rejuvenation of her faith in God, following a period of alcohol abuse, for the fact that she's alive today. Photograph by: Bruce Deachman, Ottawa … Photos: Ottawa Senators vs New… Photos from Ottawa Senators versus New Jersey Devils.
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Mom Ordered To Stop Posting On Kids' Facebook Pages, New York Supreme …
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Koko Nicole Anderson, 21, from Mesa, Ariz., is shown after being jailed on aggravated DUI and criminal damage charges in this handout photo provided by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012. Anderson … William Lewallen …
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Mindy McCready News: Singer's Mother Speaks Out, More Details Revealed
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Drug Abuse More Likely Among High School Dropouts – WebMD
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Drug Abuse More Likely Among High School Dropouts WebMD High school seniors who dropped out of school before graduating were more likely to drink, smoke cigarettes and use marijuana and other illegal drugs, according to a new report from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Plainville schools implement proactive measures in curbing alcohol abuse – Meriden Record-Journal
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Plainville schools implement proactive measures in curbing alcohol abuse Meriden Record-Journal It would first deploy the use of a passive breathalyzer, a non-invasive device that can detect alcohol use. If a student fails that test, an active breathalyzer would be used, where a student will have to blow into the device to measure Blood Alcohol …

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Question by lol ok: Anyone know exactly how abusing alcohol shuts down your liver?
I have to do a project on the liver, and I know that drinking too much alcohol can harm it. Anyone know exactly what happens?

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Answer by nochocolate
Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease

What is the liver’s role in processing alcohol?

The liver breaks down alcohol so it can be eliminated from your body. If you consume more alcohol than the liver can process, the resulting imbalance can injure the liver by interfering with its normal breakdown of protein, fats, and carbohydrates.

What are the types of alcohol-induced liver disease?

There are three kinds of liver disease related to alcohol consumption:

Fatty liver is marked by a build-up of fat cells in the liver. Usually there are no symptoms, although the liver may be enlarged and you may experience discomfort in your upper abdomen. Fatty liver occurs in almost all people who drink heavily. The condition will improve after you stop drinking.

The History Of Alcoholism in the News

Barnaby Conrad, Man of Many Hats and a Cape, Dies at 90
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He would descend into and re-emerge from alcoholism and befriend a long list of boldface literary names, including Sinclair Lewis, John Steinbeck, William F. Buckley Jr. and Ray Bradbury, many of whom he painted; his portraits of Alex Haley, James …
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More on Benedict's revolutionary act: his astonishing predictions
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It should be emphasized that the article was written because of a truly extraordinary action by Pope Benedict that was unprecedented in the entire history of the Roman Catholic Church. Yes, there were a couple of other resignations … The new Pope …
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Moving on: Community services, state funding stepped up after Lakeshore's …
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Lindsay Lohan Timeline of Jail & Legal Trouble

Lindsay Lohan is facing a second stint in jail and a fourth stay at rehab now that she’s been sentenced by an LA judge. Subscribe to PopSugarTV! www.youtube.com Visit our website for more celebrity and entertainment news! www.popsugar.com Are we friends yet? Join us on Facebook! https Get the latest updates via Twitter! twitter.com

Lindsay Lohan 'Is A Target, She Doesn't Have Much Protection Around Her' Mum …
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The 26 year-old, who's bright future as a child star has been marred by a difficult few years where she's had several run-ins with the law as well as claims of alcohol and drug abuse, is currently facing up to 245 days in jail for allegedly lying to …
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