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Is alcohol a stimulant or a depressant? The answer is not that straight forward. Alcohol works by imitating a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA.

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Is alcoholism a disease? Alcoholism is a type of alcohol use disorder. You become unable to control your use of alcohol to the point where you are preoccupied with it.

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Alcohol poisoning symptoms occur from consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period. Drinking too much too quickly can affect your breathing, heart rate, body temperature, and gag reflex and potentially lead to coma and death.

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If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health problem or substance abuse issue, you may wonder what the difference between a therapist vs psychologist is.

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Countless Americans recreationally drink alcohol, but unfortunately many also become addicted. Alcoholism doesn’t discriminate: it can affect you regardless of your age, gender, race, religion or income.

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Chronic pain is one of the most common medical conditions Americans suffer from. In fact, back pain alone results in millions of called days off and doctor visits each year.

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Millions of American use and abuse psychoactive substances and prescription medications each year, leading to alarming rates of addiction among Americans.

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What is the difference between crack vs cocaine? These two stimulants share similarities but they are also unique from each other.

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Xanax is a prescription drug used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. However, its combined calming and euphoric effects increase its potential for addiction when used for extended periods.

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Benzodiazepines and alcohol are both substances that can be abused, have harmful side effects and can lead to a substance abuse disorder.