What is alcohol detox, and why does it require professional help? Detoxification, or detox, from alcohol is the body’s way of ridding itself of alcohol after the individual stops using. The body has become accustomed to the presence of alcohol and has developed...
Perhaps you have decided, either on your own or with an intervention professional, that you have a problem with alcohol and you are ready to do something about it. The first question you may have is, “Do I need alcohol detox?” There are several things to...
Methadone is a synthetic analgesic drug similar to morphine in its effects but longer acting; it is most widely used as a substitute drug in the treatment of heroin and opioid addiction. Being a full opioid-agonist, methadone creates almost as brutal a withdrawal as...
Many people will have to be on pain medication at least one time during their lifetime, whether it is for an injury, dental treatment, or a chronic pain issue. Hydrocodone: the most common painkiller. Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic medication that falls into the...
Opioids are drugs that are either derived from opium or synthesized to create the same effect. This class of drugs includes the illicit drug heroin as well as legal prescription medications, like oxycodone, fentanyl, morphine, and hydrocodone. Opioids are painkillers,...
If you use cocaine and have tried to quit but been unable to, you may need to enter a professional detox program. Cocaine is a highly addictive substance that can take over a life. When tolerance develops, more of the drug is needed to achieve the same effect. You may...
