What Are the Dangers of an Alcohol Detox at Home?
About 14.5 million people ages 12 and older had alcohol use disorder (AUD) as of 2019. Only 7.2% of people who have AUD receive treatment. About 95,000 die due to alcohol-related causes every year as a result. Alcohol contributes to about 18% of emergency department visits every year, too. You don’t have to wait until […]
How to Get Off Suboxone: The Facts You Need to Know
Opioid abuse continues to be a huge problem within the United States. In 2019, drug overdose deaths climbed to 70,630, a rise of over 4% from 2018. If you have experienced problems with opioid addiction in your past, or know someone who has, you can be assured you are not alone in this fight. There […]
Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms Explained
Cocaine can affect the lives of so many people because of its addictive nature. Once someone chooses to detox off this drug, they experience an even bigger battle. Cocaine withdrawal symptoms can be challenging for those dealing with an addiction issue. That’s why you should know the withdrawals of cocaine. This information could potentially save […]
3 Reasons To Seek Professional Help For Your Addiction
Realizing and working on the habit of your addiction to prescription drugs, alcohol or street drugs—or any other addiction-is an achievement. You got to be proud of yourself, yet you have a long road to walk. Our country is suffering from an alarming growth in alcohol and drug addiction. According to the recent statistic, around […]
The Dangers of Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey
Alcohol is a poison Yes, we realize it’s a bit harsh to make this statement forthright, but it is true. Despite this underlying knowledge, so many societies in the world forget this fact and only see alcohol for its dopamine-encouraging tendencies. Many cultures, including American culture, deem it as a social pastime rooted in tradition, […]
Understanding Fentanyl Withdrawals
Fentanyl is an incredibly powerful opioid drug. It is due to its strength that it is so frequently prescribed, as it is primarily for individuals who have already developed a tolerance to other opioid medication and still need a method of continuous pain management (for example, it is often prescribed to cancer patients). Despite its […]
The Importance of Effective Detoxification
The journey to recovering from addiction is often long and challenging. Like most journeys, it begins with a single step. Unlike most journeys, the first step often determines how successful the rest of the journey will go. On the road to recovery, that first step is detoxing, and the effectiveness of the detox experience is […]
Tips to Find the Right Detox Facility
Not all detox facilities are created equal, and you need the best support you can get when going through this process. When selecting a detox facility to help you get clean, choose one that is medically certified, so you can have the best care available. There are other aspects to consider as well, so you […]
What Really Happens During Detox
Most people who have developed an addiction to drugs or alcohol will find that it is necessary to undergo detoxification before they begin an addiction recovery treatment program. Detoxing is the process of ridding the body of the presence of drugs and/or alcohol and getting them physically stable. During detox, the participant does not consume […]