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Moderation Management, also referred to as ‘MM’, is a program designed for people who have alcohol use disorder. Similar to the popular program Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), MM uses community and peer leadership to help people overcome alcohol addiction. What sets Moderation Management apart is the fact that the program does not require that you abstain…

Are you one of the 16 million people who have taken Lyrica since 2005? If you take Lyrica (or pregabalin) to control seizures or pain, then you’re not alone.  Lyrica has a number of side effects, both while you’re taking it and during withdrawal. It’s normal to wonder how long those effects can last. If…

Do you take lisinopril for congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, or another cardiac condition?  This common ACE inhibitor drug was prescribed over 104,000 times in 2017, so you’re not alone if you’re wondering how long lisinopril stays in your system.  It’s not a typical “drug of abuse” but you might be wondering if it…

Do you take Cymbalta or duloxetine for depression, anxiety, or nerve pain?  Over 16 million people took Cymbalta by prescription in 2017, so you’re in good company. You’re one of many who could be wondering how fast Cymbalta works, how long it lasts, and how long it can show up on a lab test.  It’s…

Patients suffering from mood disorders might already be familiar with Wellbutrin. But as the applications of the drug expand into treatments for anxiety and even smoking cessation, many are wondering how long Wellbutrin stays in their systems. We’ll answer that question here. We’ll also talk about the effects of the drug and how to avoid…

Although antidepressants like trazodone are not abused very commonly, it is possible to misuse them.  Trazodone is not usually tested for by drug tests, but that could change if you are a known abuser of this drug and have to take lab tests for legal reasons. Plus, trazodone can create false-positives for certain amphetamine drugs. …

Flexeril, also sold under the generic name cyclobenzaprine or brand name Amrix, can stay in your system for an extended period of time. The potent central nervous system (CNS) relaxant is only intended to be used for two to three weeks. However, it is sometimes prescribed for longer periods to treat various musculoskeletal conditions and…

Xanax belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Also known as ‘benzos’, these drugs are not tested for in standard 5-panel drug tests. But 10-panel drug tests do include them.  These extended tests are often conducted on people whose jobs demand a clear head. For example, those in law enforcement, the medical profession, government…

Lorazepam (also known as Ativan) is a sedative drug that belongs to the class of compounds known as benzodiazepines. Much like other benzodiazepines, lorazepam is primarily used to treat both chronic and acute anxiety. However, it is also approved for treating seizures, insomnia, nausea from cancer treatment, inflammation of the inner ear, and drug/alcohol withdrawal.  …

Drug and alcohol laws in the state of Massachusetts are stringent. They can come with harsh penalties on the first offense too. DUI Laws in Massachusetts In Massachusetts, DUI has a broad definition. The state sets a general limit for alcohol, a blood-alcohol count (BAC) of 0.08%, but it’s only a general guideline. Consuming any…