Pregnant women with substance use disorder face the highest levels of stigma and misunderstanding. The unfortunate aspect of this problem is that stigma often prevents pregnant women from seeking treatment because they fear losing their child and being the victim of...
Typical factors affecting the best choice of rehab centers are location, type of treatment available (inpatient or outpatient), cost, aftercare options, and amenities. However, it is vital to understand the differences when considering gender-specific or co-ed rehab...
Benzodiazepines are highly addictive medications effective in sedating or calming those with anxiety, panic, or seizure disorders. Unfortunately, short and long-acting benzos taken over a long term can account for potential misuse, abuse, and physical dependence. The...
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports in 2021 just over 29 million people ages 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder. Delirium tremens are among the most significant health risks associated with alcohol withdrawal symptoms during detox....
The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) and SAMHSA report the effects of combining alcohol and benzos can be adverse conditions. The study claims benzos and other prescription pain medications are the most abused drugs, including opioids and alcohol. In addition,...
For those considering detox from morphine, they may ask how long it takes to detox from it. A substance many drugs are modeled after or made from, morphine is a non-synthetic prescription opioid marketed in oral, injectable, and tablet forms. In addition, morphine is...
