In recent years, benzo addiction, drug overdoses, and alcohol dependency are on the rise in communities across the United States. To meet the demands of these troubling trends, medical professionals have begun to explore cutting-edge patient care methods that are sure to revolutionize how we...
Tramadol addiction can become a life-threatening medical condition. People who take Tramadol to relieve pain often end up becoming addicted to it and need help. If you or someone you love has developed an addiction, you may wonder about the possibility of completing tramadol detox...
Are you worried that you or your loved one has a drinking problem? It's difficult to be objective when trying to figure out this drinking puzzle. Denials, rationalization, and emotions lead to confusion - making it difficult to draw a line between what is acceptable...
When most people think about substance abuse and addiction, they typically think of cocaine, meth, and heroin. However, there are many dangerous legal drugs. Being addicted to legal drugs can be just as dangerous as being addicted to illicit drugs. 1. Ritalin: One of the...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Not if it’s Done the Right Way. Many people will avoid seeking treatment for drug and alcohol addiction because they don’t want to rock the boat at work. They have extreme anxiety about losing their job or hurting the long-term prospects of their career if they take the much...
At home heroin detox with a concierge medical team After a heroin addiction has gutted someone’s life—and only then—will they finally have had enough of the misery and begin to consider getting help. By this point they have run out of excuses to keep using and...