How Long Will I Stay In A Drug Detox Center?
Many people begin addiction treatment at a medical detoxification (detox) center or at a rehab center that offers medical detox. Medical detox is often crucial for people in the early stages of recovery, and it’s natural to have questions about the average length of stay. While it can vary depending on multiple factors, the drug […]
Why Detox Isn’t Enough: Getting Help For Addiction
Withdrawal from alcohol or drugs like heroin is a major hurdle to cross, especially if you have a severe substance use disorder (SUD). Withdrawal symptoms can be very intense, uncomfortable, and even life-threatening, and people may believe that they will do anything to avoid going through withdrawal again, including staying sober. However, the relief felt […]
Common Symptoms Of Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) is a term used to describe the range of prolonged withdrawal symptoms that a person may experience when they stop using drugs or alcohol. Symptoms of PAWS may begin after the acute withdrawal period, or the period that immediately follows cessation of alcohol or drug use. PAWS is not exclusively associated […]
Inpatient Vs. Outpatient Drug Detox
When a person decides to detox from drug addiction or alcohol addiction, the chosen method of detoxification is the first major decision to be made. While some people may choose to detox on their own – though this is not recommended – others will opt to do so at a treatment facility or at home […]
Why Addiction Among Older Adults Can Be Harder To Spot
Much of the health care research dedicated to drug addiction and alcohol use disorder focuses on younger adults. However, the rate of substance abuse among older adults is markedly climbing. There are 55.8 million American adults ages 65 and older living in the U.S. today. This demographic makes up 16.8% of the U.S. population. At […]
6 Alternatives To Using Marijuana For Anxiety
Nearly 20% of adults in the U.S. have an anxiety disorder. This figure equates to almost one in every five people, and the numbers have only continued to increase over time. Experiencing emotions like unease, fear, and worry can interfere with a person’s daily life. Many anxiety sufferers spend their lives searching for the perfect […]
9 Things To Know About Delirium Tremens
Delirium tremens (DTs), also known as alcohol withdrawal delirium (AWD), is the most severe form of alcohol withdrawal. If left untreated, DTs can be fatal. DTs may occur when a person whose body is physically dependent on alcohol decides to suddenly stop drinking. Symptoms typically manifest between one and five days. A person will typically […]
What Does Fentanyl-Laced Xanax Look Like?
In recent years, it has become increasingly common for drug traffickers to make counterfeit pills in order to appeal to people who use prescription drugs for recreational or other purposes. They also often cut fentanyl into fake pills in order to increase these drugs’ effects, putting people who use them at risk of overdose death […]
How Does Addiction Affect The Family?
Living with a family member facing substance abuse is more common than you might think. Approximately 25% of all American families have a first-degree relative with an addiction. The negative effects of drug and alcohol addiction on the whole family can be numerous and long-lasting, especially if children are involved. However, treatment is available, and […]
What To Do When A Loved One Has An Addiction
Witnessing a loved one exhibiting the signs of alcohol addiction or drug use is often very hard, and friends and family members may feel unsure about being able to help. The love you have for the person combined with their addictive behaviors, which often have a negative impact on close relationships, may create an emotional […]