Pet Friendly Rehabs
For many people, pets are family. The thought of leaving a beloved pet behind while seeking help for substance use or mental health issues can feel overwhelming. Beyond emotional attachment, there are practical concerns too, like finding a reliable caregiver or ensuring their well-being during your absence. These challenges can become significant barriers to seeking […]
Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline
Learn What to Expect During Cocaine Detox and Withdrawal. Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs out there. For over a decade, high costs for the drug suppressed it’s popularity—but now it is on the rise again. In fact, SAMHSA reports a 26% increase in cocaine use among young adults. Many people look to […]
Heroin Nod Explained
What Is Nodding Out? One of the effects of using heroin is the heroin nod, or nodding out. Nodding out is a term that describes being in and out of a conscious state after using heroin. The “heroin nod” can come about in a matter of minutes. While in this semi-conscious state the person’s head […]
Stages of Withdrawal From Norco
No one enjoys having to suffer from pain of any kind. So, when a doctor prescribes pain pills like Norco (hydrocodone) the drug is welcomed with open arms. Most patients are able to take this drug for a week or so with no problem. But for others, even two weeks on the drug can lead […]
Barbiturate Overdose Treatment and Recovery
Barbiturates are sedatives that were used before benzos came on the scene. Even though these drugs are not used much now, they still could be used as a drug of abuse. When someone overdoses on these drugs it is a serious health event that requires medical attention. Barbiturate overdose treatment involves swift actions that will […]
The Dangers of Skin Abscess from Injecting Heroin
Heroin use has risen in great numbers as opiate abuse exploded in recent years. The intense high that people using synthetic opioids enjoyed has driven people to seek out a cheaper option. This is why heroin use has been on the increase of late. Drug use has increased across all regions and classes. Homeless camps […]
Why Do My Teeth Hurt After Smoking Ice?
Meth Mouth is a Serious Effect of Meth Addiction Methamphetamine, also known as Ice, is a highly addictive synthetic stimulant. Ice can be smoked, snorted, or injected. One of the worst effects of meth addiction is a condition known as “meth mouth.” Someone new to using meth may wonder, “Why do my teeth hurt after […]
Residential Drug Treatment Programs in California
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 unique situation. Each person struggling with addiction will have specific features associated with their personal substance use disorder. Because […]
Prescription Opioid to Heroin Use
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, financial compensation lured them into unscrupulous prescribing practices that have had devastating consequences. A pattern emerged about a decade ago, […]
Drugs To Treat Alcoholism
Anyone who has attempted to quit drinking unsuccessfully understands the powerful grip of alcohol addiction. Alcoholism is a brain disease, a result of the altered brain chemistry and neural pathways that can make it a very daunting and frustrating condition to rise above. While therapy can and does help the alcoholic learn how to break […]
