As one of the most universal and legal substances available, it is easy to see how alcohol may be perceived as a fact of life rather than a dangerous drug that has the potential of abuse and addiction. You may have found yourself wondering “is alcohol a drug?” If you or someone you know is…
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One of the most common questions for people entering detox and rehab is, “What is rehab like?” It is completely normal to wonder this as you seek recovery from addiction. In an addiction rehab facility, your days consist of everything you need to achieve healthy, lasting sobriety. Take control of your life today by calling…
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Rapid detoxification centers have experienced greater popularity in recent years, as opiate and opioid addictions have skyrocketed. These programs provide rapid detox for people seeking a fast track out of physical addiction. But these centers are controversial, and the method of rapid detox is widely debated by medical professionals. A rapid change in chemicals in…
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About 18 million Americans need specialized help for alcoholics. But only a small fraction of them ever get the help they need. This is unfortunate, as the right help opens a world of possibilities for a better life in sobriety. Many people seeking help start by asking, “How long will detox take?” To an outsider,…
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Perhaps you’ve been battling addiction for a long time. You want to escape substance abuse, but you’re afraid. You’ve heard about the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that often accompany detox, and you really don’t want to experience these symptoms for yourself. That said, you know that if you continue down the path you currently find yourself…
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As the seasons change, so do our moods. Many people feel the gloom of the fall and winter months, but are unaware of the reasons. Seasonal depression occurs when there’s a change in the seasons that brings with it a sense of sadness or loneliness. It often happens during winter months, but can occur whenever…
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People who experience chronic pain that non-narcotic drugs cannot relieve may ultimately receive a prescription for methadone. Methadone is a prescription opiate used to combat severe pain, usually prescribed in the medications Dolophine and Methadose. Unfortunately, because methadone is an opiate, it’s just as addictive as other opiates such as heroin. If you’re struggling with…
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According to information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Xanax prescription medication abuse is common in people over the age of 14 years. In fact, benzodiazepines like Xanax top the list of commonly abused prescription medications all over the country. Addiction to this benzo requires a benzodiazepine detox program. What is Xanax detox, and how…
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Methamphetamine is an extremely potent, synthetic chemical that illegal labs manufacture by mixing different forms of amphetamine. However, other dangerous ingredients for meth production are household chemicals. You don’t want to smoke drain cleaner. Approximately 13 million Americans over the age of 12 have used meth. From 1996 to 2006, the percentage of addiction treatment admissions due…
DetailsWhen teens begin drinking, they may not realize it, but they’re at a much greater risk of becoming addicted to alcohol. Teens drinking alcohol in excess are much more likely to become addicted because their prefrontal cortex has yet to develop fully. This portion of the brain helps restrict the flow of dopamine in the…
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