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Many people will take a depressant to come down from a stimulant high and possibly to fall asleep while others seeking a different high might intentionally combine uppers and downers such as shooting a speedball (cocaine and heroin).
Opiate detox is not a pleasant experience, but what withdrawal symptoms will you or a loved one be facing? Let's explore the opiate detox process so that you know exactly what to expect.
Proper nutrition during the detoxification process is very important. During this time, your body is trying to balance itself after all the time you've abused drugs or alcohol.
Regular exercise can reduce stress, increase self-confidence, improve both physical and mental health, but can you exercise during the drug detox process?
Some people are apprehensive to quit drinking due to withdrawal symptoms, but alcohol detox is always the first step in successfully treating alcoholism.
If you or a loved one are suffering from addiction, completing a medical drug detox is the first step to becoming sober and living a much better life.
One of the most popular drugs is weed and it's smoked by people of all ages. It has been legalized in a few states, but is smoking weed dangerous, and is it a gateway drug?
Cocaine used repeatedly, like any other drug, can lead to an addiction. Cocaine is a highly addictive drug that can change the chemical makeup of a person’s brain with regular use, making it challenging to recover without help.
Many people who smoke cigarettes don't always know that nicotine withdrawal is real and extremely uncomfortable for those trying to quit smoking.