What You Need To Know About Benzodiazepines – Are They Friend Or Foe?

Benzodiazepines (also known as ‘Benzos”) are a class of psychoactive drugs which are used to treat a range of medical conditions, including anxiety and muscle disorders, and they are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the USA. Almost everyone has heard of Xanax, which was the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepine drug that was used to treat psychiatric conditions between 2005 and 2015. Other popular brand names are Valium, Klonopin, Ativan, and Librium. Today we will learn how these medications work, what they are used for and the side effects and risks associated with their long-term use

Wellness Features BlogAdminNovember 10, 2017Drug Use, Medical, Medication, Doctor, Alzheimer, Addiction, Detox, Withdrawal, Aniety, Benzodiazepine, Xanax, ValiumComment

How To Have A Healthier Brain

The brain is often overlooked when we talk about health and that’s to detriment of our overall wellness. Mental illness isn’t discussed enough – and neither is the physical health of our actual brains. With Alzheimer’s numbers on the rise, more people are trying to find ways...

AdminJanuary 13, 2017Coffee, Brain, Brain Health, Alzheimer, Mental, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Mens Health, Womens Health, Memory, Memory Loss, Walking, Exercise, Caffeine, Meditation, Sleep, Healthy Living, Health, Wellness, Well BeingComment