Holidays Offer So Many Addiction Triggers
Triggers for substance abuse can happen anywhere, but the holidays offer so many addiction triggers that relapse is common during these periods. Although holidays represent the happiest times of the…
Should Heroin Detox Drugs Be Used for Addiction Treatment?
There are many factors involved in determining whether heroin detox drugs are appropriate for your addiction treatment. There are also differing healthcare professionals’ opinions regarding the use of these drugs.…
Do I Have to Do Heroin Rehab?
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…
Is Marijuana Addictive?
With more and more states making marijuana legal, you may be wondering, “Is marijuana addictive?” This is a very common question, and there are many varying opinions about the answer.…
How Does Polysubstance Abuse Affect Professionals
Polysubstance abuse is an abuse of more than one substance at a time. This usually means someone uses heroin and cocaine, cocaine and marijuana, pills or drugs with alcohol or…
How to Figure Out What is Withdrawal
For many people who struggle with substance abuse, a life that feels like it’s led by addiction is a challenge. Even if they still feel pleasurable sensations when they use…
Methadone Withdrawal Timeline
Detoxing from heroin is one of the highest hurdles to overcome. Heroin is extremely addictive and causes terrible withdrawal symptoms. However, people can make heroin detox easier on themselves with…
How Detox Medication Eases Withdrawal
Millions of people suffer from a drug or alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, only a few of these people actually receive treatment. When someone decides to get help, options like rehab, detox…
What is Substance Abuse?
What is substance abuse? You’ve heard the term before, but are you sure you know what it is? The World Health Organization refers to substance abuse as the “harmful or…
Should I Go to a Detox for Women?
All women should ask themselves if they need specialized detox for women before they choose a detox center. Men and women have very different needs when it comes to detox…