REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE REHAB
Inpatient care initially begins with medical detoxification or can extend through residential detox. Either way, when you first arrive at a rehabilitation facility, you will be registered as a client, your medical history will be reviewed, and you will be given a thorough medical examination. Depending on when you last used drugs or alcohol, you […]
What Is Medically-Assisted Detox?
Receiving detoxification treatment is often the first step when checking into a drug and alcohol rehab center. This process is done to remove the toxins from the bloodstream which is often very uncomfortable and has many withdrawal symptoms involved as well. These withdrawal symptoms are capable of being both physical and psychological and can range […]
IDENTIFYING THE BEST TIME FOR INPATIENT DETOX
Here is what you need to know about identifying the best time for inpatient detox. Identifying the Best Time for Inpatient Detox Substance abuse does not always lead to addiction, but when it does, the results could be life changing and deadly. Addiction can be a very difficult thing to overcome, but it is in […]
MOST POPULARLY ABUSED DRUGS
Here is everything you need to know about the most popularly abused drugs. The Most Popularly Abused Drugs Tobacco (nicotine) – Over 40 Million The first of the most popularly abused drugs is tobacco. Nicotine addiction may not seem as harmful as various other addictions. This is likely because tobacco products are legal and easy […]
SHOULD YOU REALLY GO TO A REHAB CENTER?
So, should you really go to a rehab center? Here is what you need to know. Should You Really Go to a Rehab Center? Almost 6 million people within the last decade have made the decision to enter rehab. The more information you have regarding treatment, the more confident you’ll be as you dive into […]
SIGNS OF AN ADDICTION TO STEROIDS
Anabolic steroids are prescribed or illegally obtained by people who desire a stronger physical appearance and to develop muscle mass in a short period of time, usually resulting in boosted confidence and self-esteem. There are more than 100 kinds of anabolic steroids, yet only a small portion have been cleared for medical use. Though steroids […]
UNDERSTANDING METHYLPHENIDATE ADDICTION
Here is what you need to know about understanding methylphenidate addiction. Methylphenidate is a prescription stimulant in the same class as Concerta. In fact, methylphenidate and Concerta have essentially the same chemical makeup, but methylphenidate is the extended release version, lasting up to 12 hours. The chemical makeup of methylphenidate is similar to other stimulants […]
WHY “MAGIC MUSHROOMS” AREN’T SO MAGICAL
Currently, there is no known lethal dose of mushrooms, however that doesn’t make them safe. Even with typical doses, you can see the effects on the body. Magic mushrooms affect the brain and heart the most. This leads to seizures, elevated heart rate, and high blood pressure. Shroom Induced Seizures A typical shrooms trip looks […]
ADDICTION TO FENTANYL
Fentanyl is a potent prescription opioid derived from morphine, and typically marketed under the brand name Duragesic. The drug is very powerful, at least fifty times more so than morphine. Fentanyl is normally used for cancer patients who receive palliative care in managing extreme pain. Fentanyl Abuse Methods Smoking – The gel inside the patch […]
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF REHAB
Believe that it can be accomplished If you hold the belief that attending addiction treatment is nothing but a killjoy, you may be in for an unexpected surprise! Not only is it possible to have fun while fighting your addiction, it may even be a necessary component! We as humans are wired to do things […]
