Lexapro, one of the most popular brand names of the serotonin reuptake inhibitor Escitalopram, is one of the most popular drugs in the United States. In fact, in 2019, an estimated 27.5 million prescriptions were handed out to just over 6 million patients. SSRIs like Lexapro are increasingly becoming part of first-line treatment for depression […]
7 Excuses People Use to Avoid Drug Rehab
If you or a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder, you’re not alone. In 2020, 40.3 million U.S. adults qualified as having an SUD or addiction according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Yet, while addiction is a common and treatable disorder, just 3.4 million U.S. adults, or less […]
Psychedelics As Treatment Options for Mental Health
Psychedelics have a long history of use as medicine, with many even being developed as such. Today, they’re used by millions to Americans, both for recreational and spiritual purposes and in an attempt to cure or mitigate mental health problems. In fact, research shows that small or “micro” doses of psychedelic substances like LSD, magic […]
