Does Xanax Cause Dementia?
In recent years, there has been growing concern about the potential long-term effects of medications like Xanax (alprazolam), especially related to cognitive health and conditions like dementia. As a [...]
Social Phobia vs. Social Anxiety Disorder
At Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services, our mission is to shed light on misunderstood or lesser-known aspects of mental health such as social phobia and social anxiety [...]
5 Ways Addiction Impacts the Brain
Addiction is more than a behavioral health problem; it’s a complex illness. Drugs and alcohol significantly alter the brain’s structure and function, making it increasingly challenging to abstain from [...]
Dangers of Prescription Weight Loss Drugs
If your doctor has recommended losing weight to minimize associated health problems like high blood pressure and sleep apnea, but you struggle to shed pounds through diet and exercise [...]
How Does Mississippi Rank in Access to Mental Health Care?
Though millions of Americans live with conditions like depression and anxiety, the vast majority never ask for help from a mental health professional. While some are ashamed of needing [...]
Why Am I Always Tired and Have No Energy?
In a perfect world, you’d always greet each new day with plenty of enthusiasm and motivation. However, your reality may look more like hitting the snooze button several times [...]
Key Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
Addiction is a highly individual experience, which means that no two people will experience it in the exact same way. This is evident in everything from the dosages of [...]
Hurricanes are a Relapse Danger for Former Addicts | Make a Plan
As Hurricane Dorian moves through the southeastern United States, experts nationwide have taken to news networks in order to dispense advice and warnings. While many citizens of these coastal [...]
Link Between Teen Substance Use and Perception of Control
This month, researchers from the University of Bristol discovered a new link between adolescent substance use and their locus of control. This potential indicator of future tobacco and alcohol [...]
Cross Addiction: Replacing Substances with Compulsive Behaviors
Replacing One Addiction with Another Cross addiction, also called addiction transfer, occurs when someone exhibits two or more addictive behaviors. These can include physical dependence on alcohol or additional substances, [...]
How to Recognize the Symptoms of Chemical Dependency
Dependence on alcohol or other drugs is a widespread problem. Many times, people don’t recognize it. Chemical dependency is simply the inability to control the use of some physical [...]
Diagnosing Dependency
Dependence on alcohol or other drugs is a widespread problem. Many times, people don’t recognize it. Chemical dependency is simply the inability to control the use of some physical [...]
