Author name: Bryan Garman

Bryan was born in Philadelphia and remains an ardent supporter of Philadelphia sports. After attending FSU and FAU where he majored in writing, Bryan ventured out to follow in the footsteps of his idols, running straight into drug addiction.  After being arrested by the President’s Secret Service, Bryan finally started to rebuild his life and beat that monkey off of his back through writing, playing music, and studying Buddhist philosophy. Despite still having the occasional struggles with mental health, Bryan strives to be a little bit better a person each day.   With the support and love from a loyal family, and kind-hearted and generous friends, Bryan tries to help people vanquish their own personal demons as he did and bring more love and beauty into a pessimistic world.

High Stress Occupations and Addiction

High-Stress Occupations and Addiction

The Work and Stress Connection Professionals can live hectic lives. Thanks to the added demand of being available, a professional today needs to be even more connected than in the past. This constant availability, of course, leads to stress and anxiety. Many studies have pointed out that workplace stress can lead to debilitating health effects, …

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Michael K Williams Overdose – Omar From “The Wire”, Found Dead in Brooklyn

Michael K Williams Overdose We all know that addiction exists, but sometimes it does not become real until it affects you, or someone close to you. Now, for anyone who is a fan of “The Wire”, or “Lovecraft Country” it is more real than ever. Michael Kenneth Williams, 54, confirmed by a representative of his …

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Xanax Withdrawal: Fact or Fiction?

A Complete Guide to Managing Xanax Withdrawals Xanax is the brand name for the drug alprazolam, and when you reduce your dose or stop taking it altogether you may suffer from Xanax withdrawal. Xanax is prescribed to treat anxiety and other panic disorders. Although extremely addictive, it is one of the most commonly prescribed medications …

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The Signs of Drug Addiction

Symptoms of drug abuse and addiction may be hard to identify without knowing the signs of addiction. Substance use disorders could change the way people act, look and feel. Substance abuse symptoms might be behavioral, physical, and psychological. Luckily for concerned loved ones, there are numerous recognizable characteristics of addiction. Several types of drug addictions …

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What Are the Symptoms of an Alcoholic?

Identifying Alcoholic Traits Even the common symptoms of an alcoholic may not be obvious, but are medically outlined in a document entitled “DSM-5 ”. This is a publication of the American Psychiatric Association. This document provides professionals in the mental health field the ability to diagnose a patient based on the standardized symptoms of an …

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Is Klonopin Addictive?

Klonopin is a potentially habit-forming benzodiazepine. When asking yourself, how addictive is Klonopin, consider this: some people can become addicted to Klonopin in as little as a few weeks. Even if you are taking the amount prescribed by your doctor, you can still become addicted to it.   Addiction to Klonopin happens because it blocks …

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What is the Best Treatment for Drug Addiction?

The Top Treatments for Addiction Many people ask, “What is the best treatment for drug addiction?” SAMHSA notes that, in 2018, 60.2%of the persons interviewed stated that they used substances over the last month that were abusable. Drug addiction treatment is one of the best ways to deal with breaking dependence on a substance. However, …

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The Spiritual Malady

The Spiritual Malady: A Hole in the Soul

A Deep Look into the Spiritual Void You’re probably wondering what a spiritual malady is. A spiritual malady is a disconnect or separation. Anyone can be spiritually maladapted, but as an alcoholic, we use alcohol to deal with having a spiritual malady. Many people say that alcoholics have a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. …

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How to Stage an Intervention

How to Stage an Intervention

What is an Intervention? If you have a family member or friend who is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, this can be extremely difficult for both you and the addicted individual. It is completely normal to feel frustrated and overwhelmed by their habits, and still want to help them. That’s why how to stage …

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