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7 Signs of High Functioning Addiction

March 15, 2024
A particular population of people who are experiencing a drug or alcohol use disorder may continue to function, and perform daily responsibilities. However, …

Can Someone Die from Cocaine Withdrawal?

March 1, 2024
Treatment centers typically begin their services with medical detox to treat the challenging symptoms of drug withdrawal. When the brain and body are engaged…

How Long Does It Take To Detox From Cocaine?

February 16, 2024
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant that users smoke, snort, or inject to receive an intense euphoric high and an increase in energy and alertness. Toler…

What Do I Look For When Choosing A Rehab?

February 2, 2024
Deciding to seek treatment for a substance use disorder ignites the complex and sometimes problematic journey to achieve sobriety. First, choosing a rehab ce…

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…

Heroin: Abuse, Detox, and Withdrawal

December 1, 2023
Heroin addiction is tenacious, and relapse rates can reach 60%. Heroin withdrawal is intensely uncomfortable, which makes quitting very challenging. Professi…

Fentanyl’s Short and Long-Term Effects

November 17, 2023
Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine; therefore, concerns over the rise of fentanyl abuse in Atlanta are legitim…

Alcoholism And Sleep Disorders

November 3, 2023
Researchers finding a connection between alcoholism and sleep are trying to educate the public with their findings. Many people hold on to the belief that al…

Domestic Abuse and Substance Abuse

October 20, 2023
Domestic violence and substance abuse are generationally connected and more common than people believe. Unfortunately, the risk factors for domestic abuse an…

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…
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