I’m Addicted to Suboxone, Now What?
October 16th, 2019If you have been struggling with Suboxone dependence, you may be feeling hopeless. Suboxone addiction can be just as devastating as addiction to heroin or other opioids.
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Drug DetoxDrug detoxification (informally, detox) is variously the intervention in a case of physical dependence to a drug; the process and experience of a withdrawal
Drug detoxification (informally, detox) is variously the intervention in a case of physical dependence to a drug; the process and experience of a withdrawal
The Most Addictive Benzodiazepine
May 23rd, 2019The abuse of benzodiazepine medication has reached alarming levels both in the U.S and globally. According to a report, about 50 million prescriptions were written for the drug Xanax in 2013 alone.
Alcohol & Depression
November 29th, 2021Almost 12 million Americans ages 12 and older struggle with alcohol use disorder (AUD), and more than 16 million American adults struggle with depression each year.
How Long Does Alcohol Detox Last?
September 2nd, 2019Some people are apprehensive to quit drinking due to withdrawal symptoms, but alcohol detox is always the first step in successfully treating alcoholism.
Why Do Alcoholics Get Delirium Tremens?
September 18th, 2019According to the National Library of Medicine, delirium tremens can occur when you stop drinking alcohol after a period of heavy, long-term drinking, especially if you haven't been eating enough food.
Does Anxiety Medication Help You Focus?
September 10th, 2021Stimulants can help those with anxiety stay calm, so is it true that you can take this anxiety medicine (stimulants) to help you with focus?
Are All Benzodiazepines Equally Addictive?
August 14th, 2020Benzodiazepines of all kinds have the potential for abuse, and all benzodiazepines are addictive because users develop a tolerance to their effects.
Are Hallucinogens Addictive?
March 11th, 2020There is a family of drugs that have been known to take a user out of his/her reality and create an illusion of another reality and those are hallucinogens.
At-Home Detox Checklist for Xanax Addiction
February 12th, 2021While at-home Xanax detox is an option, people living with an addiction should seek professional medical treatment because of withdrawal symptoms.
At-Home Remedies for Alcohol Withdrawal
November 4th, 2020If you’re considering going through alcohol detox at home, there are some ways to ease mild alcoholism-related withdrawal symptoms.
What is Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome?
June 3rd, 2020Benzodiazepine withdrawal is so intense that it is often classified as its own syndrome. Medical detox helps lessen the painful withdrawal symptoms.
Benzodiazepines for Opioid Withdrawal
May 29th, 2020Using benzodiazepines to treat opioid withdrawal could lead to an accidental overdose, especially without medical supervision, and is not recommended.
Benzos for Cocaine Comedown
June 8th, 2020One of the most common combinations of drugs is uppers and downers especially cocaine and benzodiazepines or benzos which is a very dangerous mix.
What is the Best Medication for Anxiety and Insomnia?
September 13th, 2021If you or a loved one suffer from both insomnia and anxiety and want relief, there is hope as there is a medication that can help with both.
Best Treatment Methods for Heroin Withdrawal
September 25th, 2019If a person has become addicted to heroin, they are likely to experience withdrawal when they quit, but withdrawal symptoms can also appear following short use.
Big Pharma Faces Criminal Charges for Contributing to Opioid Epidemic
November 29th, 2019Federal prosecutors subpoenaed six pharmaceutical companies for potentially willfully and knowingly pushing mass quantities of narcotic prescription pain killers to communities with increased opioid addiction rates.
Can the Acetaminophen in Percocet Kill You?
December 22nd, 2019While there are the dangers of misusing Percocets by taking large doses recreationally, getting dependent and overdosing from the drug. There are also dangers of liver damage from the overuse of acetaminophen in these Percocet formulations.
Can Ativan Minimize Alcohol Withdrawal?
October 28th, 2020One medication used to minimize alcohol withdrawal symptoms in a clinical setting under the supervision of physicians is Ativan, also known as lorazepam.
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