Is Lexapro Addictive?
Lexapro is not physically addictive, but many people develop a psychological addiction. Most people struggling with addiction also suffer from mental health problems, and often the two conditions feed off each other and worsen. Escitalopram, Lexapro’s generic name, is one of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants to treat depression and many of the most common […]
Mixing Alcohol and Antidepressants: The Dangers
Many people with depression and anxiety use alcohol to self-medicate and feel good. The unfortunate truth is that alcohol increases depression and despair, leading to a vicious cycle of worsening symptoms of depression and abusing alcohol to escape. If people seek professional help and take antidepressants, many find it challenging to give up their alcohol […]
Combining Alcohol and Antidepressants
Alcohol and antidepressants are two of the most widely used and common substances in the United States; many people forget that both have dangerous side effects, and even fewer people know the dangers of combining alcohol and antidepressants. Many people drink to cope with depression, believing that once their depression is under control with medications, […]
ZaZa Red, or Gas Station Heroin, Gets Banned in Alabama
In the United States, dangerous substances like ZaZa Red, nicknamed gas station heroin by poison control and law enforcement agencies, are often sold as dietary supplements to get around regulations from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This mislabeling gives the false impression to people that Zaza Red is a safer or natural alternative to […]