Detoxing from drugs or alcohol can be a difficult process, physically, mentally and spiritually. It is often accompanied by uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, headaches, tremors, insomnia and more. For many people struggling with addiction, the fear of withdrawal can be so overwhelming that they may not even want to attempt to get clean…
Addiction is one of the most challenging and life-altering experiences that an individual can endure in their lifetime. When you make the conscious decision to seek out help, you are taking the first step towards a healthier, happier life. While cocaine is a drug that has been around for decades, it is still one of…
The rate of relapse for those who attempt to treat their substance abuse disorders is somewhere between 40% and 60%. A reason that many of these individuals go back to their substance of choice is that the withdrawal symptoms are just too extreme. As such, when attempting to detox from drugs, you need to be…
Methamphetamine, also known as meth, is a powerful and dangerous stimulant drug. People from all walks of life take meth every day for a range of reasons. For example, some may use meth to self-medicate for undiagnosed mood disorders or self-soothe unprocessed trauma and prolonged stress. Like other addictive substances, the safest way to stop…
Natural opiates are derived from the opium poppy and are used to stop pain and give people euphoric experiences. Unfortunately, the United States is facing an opiate crisis. Natural opiates like morphine and synthetic opioids like OxyContin contribute to overdoses and death every day. An opiate detox center is the safest way to detox and…
Finding the right addiction recovery program isn’t always easy. It can be challenging to understand and weigh treatment options, costs, and the time you really need for recovery. Making the right choice for you and your loved ones is essential. When it comes to types of recovery programs, inpatient or residential addiction treatment provides the…
Methamphetamine, commonly called meth, is a highly addictive stimulant. People across the United States struggle with meth addiction every day. Commonly found in a white powder, smoking or injecting meth can cause a person to become addicted after one use. A single use of meth can also lead to death. Meth, like other drugs, increases…
Cocaine is a common stimulant often considered a party drug. Derived from the leaves of the South American cocoa plant, cocaine gives users feelings of intense happiness. Commonly found in a white powder, cocaine is smoked, snorted, or injected. Some people may use cocaine infrequently in social situations. Because of its euphoric effects, the drug…
Women across the country struggle with addiction every day. Many women battle drug and alcohol addiction that is the result of issues that only women understand. Some may use drugs or drink to mitigate social pressure, motherhood, or family life. Some women can abuse drugs or alcohol for an extended period while maintaining a relatively…
Addiction affects people from all walks of life. Addiction affects both men and women every day across the country. While addiction is not gendered, many find greater treatment support from single-gender detox centers. Both men and women find themselves at greater ease when detoxing with their own gender. For many men, a men’s-only addiction treatment…