by Katie Sebastyn | Mar 21, 2025 | Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Use Disorder, Beta Blockers
Introduction If you’re taking beta blockers for heart conditions, anxiety, or high blood pressure, understanding their interaction with alcohol is vital for your health and safety. Beta blockers are prescription medications that work by blocking the effects of...
by Katie Sebastyn | Feb 14, 2025 | Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Use Disorder, Liquor Marketing, Uncategorized
Introduction The relationship between liquor marketing and addiction represents a critical intersection in today’s advertising-saturated world. Every day, you encounter countless alcohol advertisements – from glossy magazine spreads to targeted social...
by Katie Sebastyn | Jan 28, 2025 | Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Shakes, Alcohol Use Disorder, Withdrawal
Introduction Quitting alcohol might seem like a straightforward decision, but the method you choose can mean the difference between life and death. At River Rock Treatment, we’ve witnessed countless individuals struggle with the dangerous effects of attempting...
by Katie Sebastyn | Jan 7, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Use Disorder, Gabapentin
Introduction Gabapentin is a commonly prescribed medication that helps millions of people manage conditions such as nerve pain, epilepsy, and certain mental health disorders. While this prescription drug has proven effective in improving the quality of life for many...
by Katie Sebastyn | Dec 3, 2024 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Use Disorder, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Medication
Introduction Mixing prescription medications and alcohol can be extremely dangerous. This issue is becoming more and more relevant in today’s society. Prescription medications, such as opioids, benzodiazepines, and antidepressants, are meant to treat specific...
by Katie Sebastyn | Nov 29, 2024 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Use Disorder, Anxiety, Co-occurring Disorders
Introduction Anxiety and alcohol use disorder frequently intersect, creating a complex relationship that significantly impacts treatment and recovery processes. Anxiety, a state of heightened nervousness or fear, often leads individuals to seek relief through alcohol...
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