After the decision to seek help for a substance use disorder, detoxification is the first process in the treatment plan. Medication-assisted treatment, when available, offers some relief in lessening the severity of uncomfortable and sometimes severe withdrawal...
Many aspects of addiction treatment are unknown, which can breed fear and anxiety for the patient and the support system. When understanding detox from methamphetamine and meth’s withdrawal timeline, predicting an individual’s meth withdrawal timeline is...
Hallucinogenic drugs are commonly used by young adults in clubs and raves, and Ketamine is one of them. Legal in the United States, Ketamine works to tranquilize humans and animals. The Department of Justice’s National Drug Intelligence Center reports that in 2000,...
Light to moderate alcohol consumption for social or relaxation purposes is often considered acceptable and enjoyable. In addition, a specific population also does not use alcohol at all for moral or health reasons. Then on the other end of the spectrum is a population...
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...
At-home alcohol detox risks are nothing to take lightly. For those considering detox from alcohol, healthcare providers and treatment professionals agree that medically monitored detox in a professional facility is the best and safest choice. Once the decision to get...
