The use of music therapy for treating pain and emotional issues is nothing new. For that reason, there’s enough history to support addiction counselors using it to help manage substance abuse issues. In the addiction treatment industry, it’s still a relatively new concept. However, it is showing great promise as a treatment option along with…
Abusing drugs or alcohol can have a profound effect on how people feel and act. We are all aware of addiction and how it creates problems for the user and the people around them. What most people don’t know about is the residual effects of substance abuse. In the following sections, we discuss substance induced…
When people think of drug addiction, they often think of illicit drugs and a shady life. However, some drugs have the same adverse side effects but are easily acquired from ordinary household substances. Lean is one of these drugs. Because the ingredients are so easy to get, it is especially attractive to younger people. However,…
Kratom is an opioid that comes from the leaves of a tropical tree. Some people use it to relieve pain and get high. Others use it to wean off alcohol or other opioids. When they have kratom addiction, though, what helps with kratom withdrawal? Kratom Withdrawal Severity The symptoms that occur during withdrawal depend on…
Polysubstance abuse is a growing problem in the United States. This term refers to the use of two or more drugs at the same time. One example of drugs that people mix together is Suboxone and benzodiazepines (benzos). What they don’t know is that mixing Suboxone and benzos has potentially deadly side effects. About Suboxone…
Many experts are quick to point out there are as many as 200 – 300 different drugs out on the streets of America. That number includes prescription medications, designer or synthetic drugs and illicit drugs like cocaine, heroin, crack, and marijuana. By the way, experts include alcohol in this number, and we will include it…
Various benzodiazepine medications have FDA approval, which makes it possible for doctors to prescribe them. What are benzos? In simplest terms, they’re tranquilizers. However, in a more sinister twist, they’re also addictive. What are Benzos? You know them under the trade names Xanax, Ativan, or Valium. A doctor might prescribe the medications if you complain…
The active ingredient in NARCAN is naloxone. What is NARCAN that makes it a significant player in today’s opioid crisis discussion? Experts call it the opiate antidote. Do you know how to use it? What is NARCAN? Manufacturer ADAPT Pharma, Inc. describes it as the only emergency treatment for an opioid overdose that has FDA…
You have heard about Florida detox facilities and how they rank among the best in the world. But why is this true? What do these detox programs and facilities provide compared to others? Is this also where can you gain your best possible chance of lasting sobriety? Why Florida Detox Facilities Stand Out Florida detox…
It’s hard for some people to decide to get help. When it comes to choosing where to go, however, researching treatment centers makes them hesitate. Don’t let this task keep you from getting the help that you need. Here are some tips for researching rehabilitation facilities in Florida. Learn About the Types of Addiction Programs…