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Category: Drug Addiction

What is Gender-Specific Rehab?

January 19, 2024
A growing advancement in drug and alcohol treatment programs is gender-specific rehab programs. Gender-specific programs meet patients’ needs with diff…

Risks of At-Home Cocaine Detox

January 5, 2024
The risks of cocaine detox at home far outweigh any misconceptions of viability and safety. Cocaine withdrawal can be very uncomfortable and physically and m…

Xanax Addiction: Signs, Effects and Detox

December 15, 2023
Xanax is a central nervous system depressant belonging to the benzodiazepine class of drugs. Typically, benzodiazepines are safe for short-term use, with doc…

Are Delta-8 and Delta-9 Addictive?

October 13, 2023
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a plant-based chemical found in cannabis plants called cannabinoids. Delta-8 and Delta-9 are different forms of THC. Each of th…

Why Are Amphetamines So Dangerous?

September 1, 2023
Amphetamines are dangerous because they are highly addictive. Typically, doctors prescribe amphetamines to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and…

What Do I Do If My Loved One Has Relapsed?

June 9, 2023
If your loved one relapsed, it’s not the end of their recovery and sobriety, so don’t lose hope. Notwithstanding, relapse is a distinct possibility, especial…

Understanding the Three Types of Benzodiazepines

June 2, 2023
There are three types of benzodiazepines to be aware of when prescribed these central nervous system depressant drugs. First, benzos are primarily prescribed…

What Happens During Prescription Drug Detox?

May 19, 2023
Prescription drug detox can be on the mind of those addicted to prescription drugs daily. Facing an ebb and flow of the drug’s effects and being almost sober…

What Are the Effects of Polydrug Abuse?

May 12, 2023
The effects of polydrug abuse depend upon the mixed substances, but why people use more than one drug simultaneously is an excellent question. First, recreat…

The Street Drug Flakka

April 21, 2023
Flakka Street Drug: Everything you need to know Like other synthetic drugs, Flakka is a highly addictive and potentially dangerous designer drug. Flakka is p…

Drug Addiction and Treatment for Professionals

March 17, 2023
Drug Addiction and Treatment for Professionals Being a professional can be extremely stressful. From long hours, deadlines, and high-pressure responsibilitie…

How Long Does Clonidine Stay in Your System?

December 2, 2022
Medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction raises concerns from patients and some professionals in Atlanta. The process of detoxing from opioids can …
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