According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), “29.5 million people ages 12 and older (10.6% in this age group) had AUD in the past year.”[1] If you are dependent on alcohol, you are probably familiar with abdominal bloating. While people can experience alcohol bloating without being…

Xanax is a prescription medication used to treat panic disorders. For more than 50 years, people have been taking Xanax to help reduce symptoms of anxiety. Doctors may also prescribe it to help manage depression, nausea caused by chemotherapy, and other medical conditions. But is Xanax addictive? And how can…