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Mixing Alcohol and Xanax

Alcohol Detox Center, Alcohol Rehab Center, Dual Diagnosis Rehab Centers, General NewsBy Alcohol Addiction Treatment Resources

Xanax and other benzodiazepines (benzos) are popular and effective prescription medications. However, there are growing concerns – both among the public and in the medical community – about the devastating effects of these drugs and the potential for misuse and addiction. Because they are so widely used, many people entering an alcohol detox center may…

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Is Alcoholism a Mental Illness?

Alcohol Detox Center, Alcohol Rehab Center, Alcoholism Treatment Resources, General NewsBy Alcohol Addiction Treatment Resources

Is alcoholism a mental illness? This is a question that has long been debated. However, there is consensus among many treatment specialists that drinking excessive alcohol over long periods can lead to mental illness. In other instances, alcoholism may occur as a result of mental illness, worsening the illness the longer the individual consumes alcohol.…