The 8 Principles of Effective Detox
Effective detox plans should follow specific guidelines. When reading about detox plans, make sure they target all the aspects below in order to adequately address substance abuse and lead to sobriety. 1. Detox is one part of a continuum of care for addiction. Addiction takes on many forms, and the consequences, therefore, affect many areas […]
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 […]