WHY SELF DETOXING FROM ALCOHOL CAN BE DANGEROUS AND INEFFECTIVE
Once people realize their drinking has gotten out of hand and recognize that they have a problem, many of them attempt to do a thing that sounds like it should be fairly easy. Stop drinking. Either gradually or all at once, many people attempt to detox themselves without having any idea of the potentially disastrous […]
HOW TO GET THROUGH DETOX
Permanently quitting drugs after being addicted for even a year can prove to be one of life’s most significant challenges, but even detox, the act of ridding the body of all drugs for an extended period can be just as difficult. Withdrawal symptoms like nausea, headaches, chills, anxiety, and seizures are brutal. They build up […]
NUTRITION AND DETOX
When detoxing, or cleansing your body of alcohol or drugs, the foods you eat can help ease the discomfort and strengthen your system to deal with withdrawal. Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, and will digest quickly without weighing you down if your appetite is suffering. Whole grains also contain fiber, as well as […]
NUTRACEUTICALS AND DETOX
Although conventional medical and psychological care are necessary for addiction recovery, nutrition does play an important role. It is particularly impactful during detox or the phase of treatment where a patient stops taking any drugs or alcohol and waits for the body to naturally rid itself of these harmful substances. Substance abuse also does long-term […]
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COCAINE DETOX
According to statistics provided by the United Nation, it is estimated that 17 million people worldwide used cocaine in 2012. The amazing fact to this statistic, that in the U.S. cocaine contributes to about 6,000 deaths each year. It is a stimulant that individuals seek where the is high similar to heroin that Cocaine can […]
WHEN DO YOU NEED MEDICALLY SUPERVISED DETOX
The difficulties that come with withdrawal Anytime you experience withdrawal symptoms you need to seek treatment from a professional that can help you medically and provide the proper supervision. Any time that you start your recovery with medically supervised detox, you will get a safe, support and initial tools you need to get free […]
DETOX AND REHABILITATION FOR OPIOID ADDICTS
While much has been made of the use of prescription medications in treating opioid addiction, getting the drugs out of your system is often just the first step. The psychological effects and treatments of addiction are just as important as the physical and can be a lifelong struggle. Fortunately, there are several options available to […]
WHY DETOXIFICATION FROM ALCOHOL ON YOUR OWN IS A BAD IDEA
When a person begins to understand that they have an alcohol problem, they’ll try to abstain immediately, without understanding the underlying risks of detox. The various stages of alcohol withdrawal and complications which can arise while different pills were used. Alcohol dependence is one of the most common psychiatric disorders, second to only, depression. Over […]
SIGNS OF OPIATE DETOX AND HOW TO GET THROUGH IT
The use of opiate drugs, like heroin, are on the rise and becoming increasingly popular in the United States. One of the reasons for this is because many of the opiates are actually medications, such as morphine, codeine, oxycodone, and methadone. These are all painkillers that physicians prescribe to patients who experience any kind of […]
WHAT IS DETOX?
When someone goes into treatment for substance abuse, they usually have a period of detoxification. It’s the kind of thing that gets tossed out as gossip – “This celebrity is back in rehab trying to detox again” – but what does it really mean? You’ve probably heard about people on detox diets, where they eat […]
