by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Nov 13, 2025 | Substance Use Disorders
The aisles of convenience stores, gas stations, and online marketplaces are increasingly featuring small, sleek bottles promising a natural path to mood-boosting, energy, and relaxation. Products like “Feel Free” are leading this charge, marketed as an...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Nov 10, 2023 | Substance Use Disorders
In the US, over 48.2 million people smoked marijuana at least once in 2019. Cannabis use disorder can arise from heavy cannabis usage. While it may not hurt to have a joint or two, doctors still advise against cannabis use for a longer period of time. Like any other...
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 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...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Jun 16, 2023 | Substance Use Disorders
Polysubstance abuse, also known as multiple drug use, is a pervasive issue affecting individuals worldwide. As the term implies, polysubstance abuse involves the misuse of more than one drug or substance simultaneously or sequentially. This complex form of substance...
