What Is Detox From Methadone?
People who experience chronic pain that non-narcotic drugs cannot relieve may ultimately receive a prescription for methadone. Methadone is a prescription opiate used to combat severe pain, usually prescribed in…
Detox for Meth Will Get You Ready for Rehab
Methamphetamine is an extremely potent, synthetic chemical that illegal labs manufacture by mixing different forms of amphetamine. However, other dangerous ingredients for meth production are household chemicals. You don’t want…
The Prevalence of Teen Alcohol Poisoning Deaths [Infographic]
When teens begin drinking, they may not realize it, but they’re at a much greater risk of becoming addicted to alcohol. Teens drinking alcohol in excess are much more likely…
Medical-Assisted Detox
There is a sweeping drug epidemic throughout the state of Florida and the rest of the country. Many Florida residents who are struggling with addiction don’t know what to do…
What Is Addiction Therapy?
Addiction therapy, also called drug addiction treatment, is intended to help people stop their compulsive drug consumption and abuse. If you’re struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, a professional inpatient…
What Is Opiate Withdrawal?
Opiates are medications that are prescribed to treat pain. Opiates create a sense of euphoria, which can be addictive to some people. That is why many people exceed the recommended…
How To Prevent a Heroin Overdose From Killing You
Heroin is a dangerous, illicit drug that is categorized as an opioid. Heroin actually comes from morphine, which derives from poppy plants typically found in Asia. Heroin is abused by…
The Dangerous Effects of Krokodil
There are such a large number of illicit drugs available in the world that it can be hard to keep up. One of the more unknown, but deadlier ones is…
Difference Between Physical Dependence Vs. Addiction
Substance abuse affects the lives millions of Americans every year. Many people are diagnosed with a substance abuse problem but are unaware of what they truly mean. Is there a…
The Heroin Epidemic in Eastern Massachusetts
For decades, heroin has claimed the lives of millions of Americans. Year after year, heroin remains as one of the most dangerous drugs available. Eastern Massachusetts has had a heroin…