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Psychiatrists and primary care physicians commonly prescribe benzodiazepines to treat anxiety disorders, some of the most common mental health diagnoses. Due to the strong addictive potential of benzos, there has been a shift to prescribing selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), which have fewer risks and side effects. Nevertheless, upwards of…
Many people rely on benzodiazepines for years to help them deal with anxiety, insomnia, seizures, or other conditions for which this class of sedative drugs has been prescribed. It is not uncommon for these users to become physically dependent. The line between dependence and addiction is a fine one. In either case, if the dosage…
How can a prescribed medication meant to make you feel less anxious and improve your quality of life end up being dangerous? First, benzodiazepines are not intended for long-term use. Second, the body can become dependent on a benzodiazepine even when used properly, as prescribed. When you realize that benzo withdrawal symptoms begin if a…
Benzodiazepines or benzos fall into the category of pharmaceutical drug that lives a double life as a street drug, meaning it is sometimes taken without medical supervision or guidance. Like any narcotic or other controlled substance, benzos can be very dangerous. Dangerous benzo use can lead to many unwanted consequences, the most serious of which…
Making the choice to seek treatment for drug or alcohol addiction can feel monumental. If you or a loved one is wondering about intensive outpatient programs and you want to learn more, contact the caring team at Painted Desert. Our women-specific offerings can help restore health, personal agency, and purpose for those combating addiction. Learn…
If you’ve suffered a traumatic event or events in your life, you’re not alone. Trauma is a major cause of mental health and substance abuse concerns in the U.S. Fortunately, this also means that many effective trauma treatments are available. Trauma-informed therapy, in particular, offers many benefits. If you or a loved one is suffering…
Why is it common for rehab facilities to offer gender-specific treatment, such as intensive outpatient therapy for women or residential addiction treatment for men? Gender-specific treatment programs are designed to specifically treat men and women separately. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), fundamental differences exist between men and women in…
For some women struggling with addiction, a gender-specific rehab program could be ideal. Whether it’s because their struggle involves mostly women-only issues such as pregnancy complications, or it’s because they have unresolved trauma related to men, women in rehab may find it difficult to share their experiences with men. That’s why some rehab facilities offer…
The U.S. opioid epidemic is affecting more women than men. And while medical science has evolved since the 1880s, when women became dependent on laudanum tinctures prescribed by their doctors, opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment remains mostly gender-neutral. However, some rehab facilities do offer women’s opiate addiction treatment programs. Gender-specific rehab programs could make a…
Nutrition therapy benefits everyone who undergoes addiction treatment. However, women’s nutrition therapy will focus on women’s specific nutritional needs vs. men’s. The long-term benefits of nutrition therapy require a long-term approach. As important as focusing on nutrition during rehab, developing a long-term nutrition therapy plan that will support your recovery into the future is just…