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…
Addiction recovery is a challenging process. Fortunately, most people don’t have to go through it alone. While professional support during detox and addiction treatment is helpful, family support is crucial. That family support in addiction recovery can start with an intervention and lead all the way to relapse prevention in the years to come. Family…
In the United States, drugs and other dangerous substances are classed into five different categories. Known as schedules, these categories show the potential for abuse among certain types of drugs. Schedule 1 drugs are widely considered to be the most dangerous. Explore the definition of a schedule 1 drug, types of drugs that fit into…
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…
Addiction harms your emotional, mental and physical well-being. The treatment process begins with cleansing your body of drugs at a detoxification center. However, there’s more to choosing a Florida facility than enrolling in the first program you see online. You should select one that offers quality care and follows certain principles, and there’s nothing wrong…
Sometimes, fear of the unknown is a significant deterrent when someone needs to take action. As that applies to drug addiction, the unknown is the treatment process. Many people are aware of what takes place during therapy and counseling. It’s the detox process that’s usually the cause of concern. We hope information about the process…
Things You Can Do With the Money You Save Quitting Drugs What are the advantages of ending your drug addiction? Maybe you’ve been thinking about quitting drugs for a long time now. Your personal relationships have been damaged and your body is starting to feel the toll drugs take. Your career is threatened and maybe…
You fell victim to a heroin addiction. Now, you’re ready to quit using the opiate. But you’re afraid of the withdrawal symptoms. What is the heroin detoxification process like – really? A Week Can Make a Huge Difference in Your Life It takes about a week for a heroin detoxification process to complete its course.…
As state after state legalizes the recreational use of marijuana, people are starting to see the drug in a different light. In some ways, they no longer view it as dangerous. Of course, the people who consider it a “gateway drug” still have concerns. The fact is a user can form an addiction to marijuana.…
Are you stuck in a cycle of Klonopin abuse? This benzodiazepine helps many people with anxiety, seizures, and other conditions. But abusing Klonopin leads to addiction and lost control over your life. Despite this destruction, many people fear Klonopin withdrawal so much they fail to get the help they need. Will I Go through Klonopin…