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Managing the Effects of Coming Off Alcohol with Residential Detox

If only there was a way to magically bypass the detox and withdrawal phase of recovery. But until some brilliant inventor creates a magic pill that can allow a person to leapfrog over the suffering of detox, there is the detox, an absolute necessity…

What Are the Withdrawal Symptoms of Buprenorphine?

Addiction, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Buprenorphine can be a lifesaver for individuals recovering from an opioid addiction or dependency. This medication helps to block the effects of opioids, allowing for a gradual reduction in cravings to return to the drug. Meanwhile, the individual…

Help With DTs From Drinking Alcohol

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Detox

Help With DTs From Drinking Alcohol Alcoholism can completely upend a person’s life, as well as negatively impacting the people closest to them. The disease takes on a mind of its own after chemical dependency develops, wiping out any semblance…

Stages of Withdrawal From Norco

Addiction, Detox, Drug Treatment

Stages of Withdrawal From Norco No one enjoys suffering from pain of any kind. So when a doctor prescribes a pain reliever, such as Norco following a serious injury or a surgical procedure, it is usually welcomed with open arms. Although the…

How Long Does Heroin Withdrawal Last?

Addiction, Detox, Heroin, Withdrawal

Wrenching yourself free from the grip of a heroin addiction can seem impossible. Having experienced the suffering of withdrawal symptoms on a regular basis, it may seem like going through the detox process would be unbearable. In fact, anticipating…

Telemental Health in California

Coronavirus, Mental Wellness, Telemental Health, Treatment

If you are struggling with signs of a mental health issue, or if substance use has ramped up, you are not alone. The stay-at-home orders are impacting our mental or behavioral health in a big way, even the most “stable” among us. Results…

Residential Drug Treatment Programs in California

Drug Treatment, Residential Drug Treatment

Introduction When taking the first important step toward recovery—the conscious decision to obtain treatment for drug or alcohol addiction—there are some things to consider before deciding on the type of rehab that is best suited for your…

LGBT Friendly Treatment Centers

LGBT, Rehab, Treatment

Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender have unique life issues related to their gender identification. Many still, even in our modern society, face open hostility or discrimination on a daily basis. Many who identify…

What Helps with Prescription Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms?

Detox, Withdrawal

Getting help for a prescription opiate addiction begins with the detox and withdrawal process. During detoxification the body expels the drug’s residual chemicals while the brain attempts to stabilize in the absence of the drug. Someone anticipating…

How to Stop Taking Codeine Safely

Addiction, Opiate, Treatment

Who would ever suspect that an innocent bottle of cough syrup could be problematic? But the reality is that contained in that prescription cough medication is an opioid called codeine. Codeine misuse may start through the legitimate clinical…

Detox Timeline For Ativan Withdrawal

Addiction, Opiate, Treatment

Detox Timeline For Ativan Withdrawal Ativan (lorazepam) is a benzodiazepine drug that is prescribed primarily for treating anxiety and insomnia. This fast-acting sedative quickly induces a state of calm and deep relaxation by increasing GABA…

How Long Does Opiate Withdrawal Last?

Opiate, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Recovery from an opiate addiction or dependency is a multi-phased process that begins with an individual agreeing to get professional help. Whether they arrived at this realization after hitting their bottom, or by being encouraged by loved…

The Link Between Alcohol and Social Anxiety

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Mental Wellness

When considering what may drive someone to use alcohol as a soothing panacea for managing mental wellness disorders it is helpful to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between social anxiety and alcohol abuse. It isn’t difficult…

Dual Diagnosis Alcohol and Depression

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Wellness, Rehab, Treatment, Triggers

A dual diagnosis occurs when an individual is struggling with both a substance use disorder and a coexisting mental wellness disorder. Dual diagnosis is a complex and prevalent condition that impacts about 25% of those with a drug or alcohol…

Prescription Opioid to Heroin Use

Addiction, Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Over-prescribing prescription opioid has led to a national drug epidemic resulting in millions of people developing an addiction to these drugs. While doctors were initially misinformed about the drugs’ potential for addiction by the manufacturers,…