Are There Dangers in Detoxing at Home?
Detoxing from drugs and alcohol is not an easy process. In fact, it could be deadly. Do not detox at home; there are too many health risks. The best way to detox is with supervision [...]
Detoxing from drugs and alcohol is not an easy process. In fact, it could be deadly. Do not detox at home; there are too many health risks. The best way to detox is with supervision [...]
Depending on your needs, options, and severity of drug and alcohol use, you can stay short-term or long-term in a residential treatment facility. Every treatment is unique to each person's situation. Addiction to drugs and [...]
The treatment center, also known as rehab, is a healthcare facility that helps people with drug or alcohol problems adjust to a healthy and sober lifestyle. It provides therapy for substance abuse and other behavioral [...]
Cocaine is a drug that is smoked, injected, or inhaled and affects the brain almost immediately. The brain rapidly releases dopamine, which causes pleasurable effects. When levels of dopamine drop, withdrawal symptoms start. The unpleasant [...]
Recovery takes a lot of hard work, an optimistic attitude, and encouragement from sober loved ones. A good support system with positive reinforcement will help in very difficult times. There are various treatment programs with [...]
Before you go to rehab for drug and alcohol addiction, knowing what activities to expect can prevent added stress and anxiety. Recovery is hard work and a life-changing process. Each facility can have different daily [...]
Admitting you are an addict is the first step to long-term recovery. Telling your family that you are an addict and need help can be very difficult. Addiction has a stigma in our society and [...]
One of the first steps to recovery from an addiction is to detox. Toxic substances must be removed from the person's body. There are different detox models to choose from, and depending on what drug [...]
Drug and alcohol addiction can happen to anyone. The chance of a person becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol depend on the drug used, the duration of use, the person's family history, genetics, and mental [...]
Cravings can be extremely difficult to face, especially if they pop up seemingly out of nowhere after you’ve been clean for a long period of time. Triggers and the cravings they can bring are a [...]