A CLOSER LOOK AT STIMULANT DRUGS
Did you know that some of the most commonly abused drugs are actually right under out noses? In fact, you might be consuming some of them right now, and you may not even know it. Overall, stimulant drugs might be one of the most complicated drug families on the market, given the fact that half […]
THE REALITY OF CRYSTAL METH WITHDRAWAL
Typically manufactured as blue or white rocks or taking on the appearance of glass, the aptly named “crystal meth” might possibly be one of the deadliest drugs on the planet. Besides opioids, this deadly stimulant has been responsible for countless health crises and fatal overdoses, but what makes it particularly deadly is the fact that […]
UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE NATURE OF ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL
For many people, quitting “cold turkey” can be one of the most courageous acts of their lives, but, in the case of alcoholics, particularly long-term ones, this decision can be life-threatening. Keep in mind that the attachment to this drug is infamously strong, resulting in a terrible landslide of dangerous side effects after the substance […]
WHY DO I FEEL DIZZY DURING NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL?
No matter what you might read on the Internet, the process of weaning yourself off cigarettes will be one of the most physically and emotionally-demanding times of your life. Although certain medications will be able to help you battle your pesky withdrawal symptoms, the urge to smoke will be part of a never-ending battle to […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT DELIRIUM TREMENS
Alcoholism (and alcohol abuse, for that matter) is a dangerous mental illness that can completely warp a person’s body and mind. While we grandly applaud people who are brave enough to take the plunge into purging the drug from their system, though, research has indicated that quitting “cold turkey” is not a good option for […]
MANY ADDICTION CENTERS DO NOT HAVE ANTI-OPIOID MEDICATIONS
When you take a closer look at the opioid epidemic raging across our country, you may begin to wonder why on earth it has spiraled out of control so quickly. Over the course of several decades, millions of people have become attached to these deadly medications (including illegal varieties), while hundreds of thousands of people […]
THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF TAKING IBOGAINE FOR OPIOID ADDICTION
How do you help people recover from opioid addiction, probably one of the most complicated drug-related issues at this time? After all, in an environment where these drugs are sweeping across the streets, doctors and therapists may sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed when tackling a case of opioid attachment. Although traditional therapy and rehabilitation definitely […]
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL?
If you are a former smoker or know someone who is recovering from smoking, then you definitely understand the difficulty of withdrawal. As soon as the detox process stars, people begin to experience physical and mental problems due to the absence of nicotine. In that light, some smokers may have tremendous difficulty dropping their cigarettes […]
HOW CHRONIC COCAINE USE CHANGES BRAIN CHEMISTRY
Depression is an unfortunate part of reality for people who use cocaine. In fact, these individuals suffer from higher rates of depression than the general population of our country combined. Still, have you ever wondered what causes this terrible mental problem to begin with? According to scientists, cocaine users endure chronic depression due to severe […]
DOES METHADONE TREATMENT REALLY HELP HEROIN ADDICTS?
Ultimately, you may ask how one opioid can be used to treat opioid addiction. Nevertheless, doctors have been using methadone (a synthetic opioid) as a form of harm reduction therapy or drug-accompaniment for people recovering from heroin addiction. (Likewise, some medical professionals will prescribe methadone to treat chronic pain.) So how does a potent drug […]