Detox,

Withdrawal

February 14, 2019

Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms, Timeline & Detox Process

, the effects of heroin on the brain and body are severe. After introducing the substance to the body – through inhalation, ingestion, or injection – the effects are nearly immediate. Pleasurable sensations, such as euphoria, pain relief, and a sense of pe...

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Mental Health

February 11, 2019

How Healthy Eating Can Help You Stay Sober

For those recovering from substance abuse and addiction, getting the body back to a healthy state of homeostasis can not only prolong life, it can also help to mitigate the side effects and cravings that are associated with ceasing the drug use. Eating heal...

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Withdrawal

February 05, 2019

Yes, People Can Die from Opiate Withdrawal

Opiate withdrawal can be more than unpleasant. It can be deadly. While not entirely common, the symptoms of withdrawal can be so severe that the former user dies from associated complications. Failing to receive proper medical care during physical withdrawa...

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Detox

February 04, 2019

Outpatient vs. Inpatient Drug Detox: Which Is Best for You?

Before deciding on which treatment option is best for you (outpatient vs. inpatient detox), be sure to note the type and severity of symptoms of withdrawal from the particular substance that is being recovered from. Different substances produce different wi...

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Addiction

January 30, 2019

The Four Stages of Addiction

With the exception of those who fall into addiction accidentally – usually as a result of taking a prescription medication – addiction to substances follows a formulaic path. What starts out as fun or relaxing can end up traumatic, and even deadly. It is he...

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Addiction

January 28, 2019

When a Loved One Is in Denial About Their Addiction

Drug addiction does not only affect the user. Friends and family are often dragged into the abyss of abuse, as well. Members of the addict’s support group can find themselves playing roles that they did not sign up for, and the repercussions of addiction ca...

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