Amphetamine Detox
The abuse of amphetamines has risen to become one of the major issues affecting the United States today. Sold under popular brand names like Adderall, Dexedrine, Ritalin, Methylin, and Concerta, they also come in a slew of illegal forms that are used recreationally. The development and availability of illicit street drugs have only compounded the […]
Methadone Detox
Methadone is an opioid or narcotic pain medication. It was first developed during World War II by German scientists in response to a shortage of morphine. In 1947, the American pharmaceutical Eli-Lilly began producing it. By the 1950s, it began to be used as a treatment for opioid addictions and subsequently heroin addictions. Today, methadone […]
Dangers of Alcohol Withdrawal
You’re done, finished, no more booze for you. After several mistakes and dumb decisions, you’ve decided to put down the bottle forever and never drink again. You’re going to quit cold turkey for your health, your family, and yourself. Most of that sounds fantastic except for the quitting cold-turkey part. Don’t forget about the dangers […]
Tips To Deal with Insomnia During Detox
Insomnia can be an extremely uncomfortable part of the detox process. I dealt with horrible insomnia that nearly led me back to using. Laying awake all night and praying for sleep can drive you nuts. What is insomnia? Generally speaking, insomnia refers to the inability to fall or stay asleep for long periods of time. […]
Xanax Detox
The silent battle against depression and anxiety leads over 400,000 Americans to self-mutilate. Over 1.5 million attempt suicide due to depression. And almost 48,000 American lives are lost every year to suicide from depression and anxiety. Why are these statistics shocking? Yes, because of the precious lives lost and the families ruined. But also because it’s hard […]
Klonopin Withdrawal Symptoms
Klonopin withdrawal symptoms can be psychologically and physically distressing, however, they are necessary for your recovery. Klonopin withdrawal symptoms arise when you suddenly stop taking Klonopin after regular, long-term use because your body develops a high tolerance for the drug. Knowing what to expect, what will happen to your body, and how to ease some of the discomfort will […]
Meth Detox
Meth is unlike any other drug. Sure, all illicit drugs can be extremely harmful, but it’s difficult to put into words the destruction that methamphetamine has on your mind and body. I used crystal meth for seven years and by the end of my addiction, I was a walking skeleton. My teeth were rotting out of my […]
Kratom Withdrawal Symptoms
Kratom is a tree that is native to the Pacific Islands of Thailand, Bali, Indonesia, and Myanmar, among other places. Although it is not technically an opiate, it is by definition an opioid. According to the National Institute of Health, the definition of opioid is “a substance used to treat moderate to severe pain. Opioids are like […]
Subutex Withdrawal Symptoms
Subutex is one of the brand name forms of the drug buprenorphine. It is a partial opioid antagonist that affects opioid receptors in ways used to treat opioid addiction. Subutex helps to mitigate the withdrawal symptoms people experience when they stop taking more potent opioids such as heroin, oxycodone, and fentanyl. It is usually administered as a […]
Subutex Detox
Subutex is a tablet that contains the drug buprenorphine. In general usage, it’s been used to treat opioid addiction along with acute and chronic pain. It’s a synthetic opioid that follows much of the same principles as all other opioids. The active ingredient was discovered in 1966 by the pharmaceutical company Reckitt and Colman. During the […]
