by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Aug 21, 2023 | Substance Use Disorders, Treatment
Ambien and Trazodone are prescription medications commonly used to treat insomnia, but they achieve sedation through different mechanisms. As a result, they may have different side effects and interactions with other substances. Let’s explore what these medications...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Aug 18, 2023 | Treatment
Undiagnosed mental illnesses are slow and silent killers. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness, yet many remain undiagnosed. Here’s what you should know about the prevalence of undiagnosed...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Aug 17, 2023 | Treatment
While we often associate “rehab” with substance abuse, many mental health rehabilitation programs exist. Whether it is substance abuse or mental illness, these programs have the same goal: to help you overcome your mental health challenges. Mental health, psychiatric,...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Aug 17, 2023 | Substance Use Disorders, Treatment
Benzodiazepines are a highly potent class of medication and it’s quite common for patients to experience withdrawal symptoms. The most common strategy for getting off benzodiazepines is what’s known as tapering. Tapering is the act of gradually decreasing the...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Jul 19, 2023 | Substance Use Disorders
Mental illness and addiction are two complex and interrelated conditions that often coexist within a person. The presence of both at the same time is known as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis. The connection between these two conditions is multifaceted with...
