Injecting heroin involves shooting the drug directly into the vein using a hypodermic needle. The drug enters the bloodstream and the brain to produce the intense high users crave. Heroin addiction rules the thought processes of the user, who is not thinking of the...
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,...
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...
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,...