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 | Jun 26, 2023 | Treatment
Benzodiazepines, or “benzos”, are a class of medications commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures. These medications work by targeting specific receptors in the brain, resulting in therapeutic effects similar to those of...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | May 10, 2023 | Depression, Treatment
Depression is a mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It can significantly impact an individual’s daily life, making it difficult to carry out basic tasks, work, and maintain relationships. While medication can help alleviate...
