If you are going through alcohol detox or are looking for the right detox center for your needs, you are preparing for big changes in your life. You feel nervous, anxious, and maybe a little frightened about your next steps. This is natural. But knowing what to expect after detox helps you prepare your mind…
In all likelihood, the most well-known opium-based drug in the world is heroin. And in recent years, heroin overdoses and deaths have reached a peak. If you have been struggling with heroin addiction, you do have to attend heroin rehab in order to fully recover. Professional heroin detox and addiction treatment at a high-quality rehab…
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…
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…
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…
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…
There is a sweeping drug epidemic throughout the state of Florida and the rest of the country. Many Florida residents who are struggling with addiction don’t know what to do to turn their lives around. Addiction treatment that starts with medical-assisted detox is one of the best ways for people to get sober. However, the…
There are a lot of drugs in circulation around the world, both legal and illicit. It is important to be aware of the drugs that are prescribed by a medical professional and which are illegal. Whether you are using drugs or researching, you may wonder just how addictive a drug is. What are the most…
Cocaine has been a large part of the illegal drug culture for decades. People of all races and ages have dealt with the effects of cocaine in both their communities and personal lives. We hear about arrests and seizures on the news, but what happens if you get caught with cocaine? Unlike other drugs like…
Substance abuse affects the lives millions of Americans every year. Many people are diagnosed with a substance abuse problem but are unaware of what they truly mean. Is there a difference between physical dependence vs. addiction? It is very common for people to say someone is addicted to a drug. Physical dependence and addiction can…