First, the Facts Alcohol-- the legal drug-- remains one of the easiest substances to fall prey to, and one of the most difficult drugs to quit. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 15.1 million adults ages 18 and older have...
The decision to detox from drugs or alcohol is a courageous step in the right direction. However, completing detox is not the conclusion of the process - it is only the beginning. The real challenge is staying clean. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)...
When most people think of drug use, they tend to think of a handful of very well-known drugs, such as cocaine and methamphetamine. In truth, though, there are many kinds of drugs that most people have never even heard of. Some of these less well-known...
If you or a loved one is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, you’re already aware of how difficult it is to detox and sober up from drugs for good. Although quitting can be hard, there are several steps you can take to successfully...
Opioid addiction is a growing problem in the United States, affecting an estimated 2.6 million individuals in 2015. What are opioids? These include both prescription pain relievers and street heroin, both of which are highly addictive substances that change the chemistry in the brain. Addiction treatment...
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...
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...
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...
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...