Why Do I Need A Case Manager?
If you are new to the treatment and recovery world you may wonder any of the following questions: what is a case manager, what is their job, and why do I need one? Or perhaps you’ve been working with a case manager for some time now, and you’re still not entirely sure what it is […]
Withdrawal Symptoms Comparison
Withdrawal symptoms are physical and psychological responses as the result of the mind and body reacting to the absence of a substance that an individual had become dependent on in order to function “normally.” Withdrawal symptoms vary depending on the type of drug, length of use, and amounts used. For example, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal […]
IV Vitamin Drip for Drug & Alcohol Detox
Intravenous nutrition vitamin drip therapy has grown in popularity in recent years, particularly among high-profile celebrities and the super wealthy as a wellness solution to cure a wide range of health issues such as low immunity, lethargy, jet lag, hangover, dehydration, tired-looking skin, sexual dysfunction and much more. However, in recent years, vitamin drips have […]
Ketamine Infusion for At-Home Detox
Ketamine is one of those rare substances that has taken on various personalities over time according to its uses. Not too long ago, ketamine was either used in powdered or clear liquid form as an anesthetic used on American soldiers in the Vietnam war, as a sedative used to assist with surgery on wild and […]
At Home Addiction Recovery
One of the main reasons that discourage people with various forms of addictions from seeking treatment is the apprehension about experiencing unpleasant and prolonged withdrawal symptoms, all to take place within a sterile and uninviting atmosphere. Their worries are absolutely understandable because withdrawal from any substance is inevitable and often painful. Even though the severity […]
Older Adults and Substance Abuse
When it comes to substance abuse and addiction, older adults represent an underserved part of the population. Contrary to popular belief, the older you get does not actually reduce the risk for substance abuse. In actuality, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the rates of hazardous alcohol and drug use […]
Natural vs Medical Detox
When a person habitually uses drugs or alcohol, they are bound to develop tolerance and a physical adaptation to the presence of the substance in their body to the point that they need more of it to function. This is what those in the recovery community call substance “dependence”. Once achieving this status, a sudden […]
Chronic Pain and Drug addiction
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), 1 in 10 Americans live with chronic pain, and healthcare providers rely on different forms of opioids to manage or alleviate acute pain. Now, such drugs have been facing scrutiny regarding their widespread use, because even though they are effective in treating pain that […]
Alcohol in the Brain
It’s true that alcohol consumption is deeply ingrained in American culture and without the stigma or social abhorrence of many of the other drugs of abuse. While the occasional cocktail, a glass of wine, or happy-hour beer now and then is not likely to cause problems, excessive drinking can impact the brain and cause deficits […]
Naloxone: A Second Chance at Life
In 2017 there were 70,237 reported drug overdose deaths that occurred in the United States. Of these, 67.8% involved opioids of any kind (47,600). Since the early 2000s, Naloxone was introduced in order to combat these figures, and access to this so-called “miracle drug” has been steadily increasing over the years. What is Naloxone? Put […]