How to Detox From Alcohol
Alcohol is among the most difficult substances to quit. Detoxing from long-term alcohol addiction is particularly hard on the body. The fact that alcohol is legal and readily available only complicates matters. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms begin quickly – approximately eight hours from the time of the last drink. Withdrawal symptoms can be severe (even fatal), […]
Fentanyl Addiction: A Growing Epidemic
What is Fentanyl? Over the last several years, Fentanyl has become one of the most widely abused drugs in the United States. A synthetic opioid with a similar chemical makeup to heroin, it is commonly prescribed for a variety of medical ailments. It can be 50-100 times more potent than morphine. It is typically used […]
Medical Detox: Don’t Face Withdrawal Symptoms Alone
How drug and alcohol addiction works Substance abuse disorders affect dopamine levels in the brain, creating an unnatural chemical change. When intense psychological and physical cravings are developed and fed on a regular basis it results in physical and emotional dependence on drugs and alcohol. The longer a person uses drugs or alcohol, the more […]
Helping a Loved One Struggling with Addiction
Few experiences feel more helpless than watching someone you love destroy themselves with drug or alcohol addiction. Living with that person during active substance abuse only compounds the stress. Regardless of whether the loved one is a partner, parent, or child, it can be agonizing. The situation must be handled with care. What to do […]