by Detox West Tennessee | Nov 3, 2021 | General
Withdrawing from drugs or alcohol can be an intimidating task. Due to the toxicity of substances, detoxing can also often be a painful and intense experience. The severity of withdrawal symptoms will depend on various factors, such as the type of substance abused, the...
by Detox West Tennessee | Oct 14, 2021 | Addiction, General
Relapsing after a period of sobriety can cause immense feelings of guilt, shame, and anger. Like many others who experience a relapse, you may also feel as though you have failed. Though relapsing can be devastating, it is entirely normal, so much so that it is often...
by Detox West Tennessee | Oct 6, 2021 | Detox, General
Detox is an essential first step of most recovery plans. While some rehab centers integrate detox into a long-term treatment program, other centers are dedicated detox facilities that you only attend during the withdrawal period. In both cases, detox centers provide...
by Detox West Tennessee | Sep 14, 2021 | Detox, General
Medical detoxification, or detox, is the process of removing all traces of a drug and its toxins from your body. It takes place under the supervision of licensed medical professionals who ensure the process is safe and as comfortable as possible. It is often the first...
by Detox West Tennessee | Sep 8, 2021 | General
In April 2021, the Biden administration announced that it would relax regulations surrounding the prescription of buprenorphine, the most effective medicine for opioid addiction. Currently, doctors and nurses need to take part in separate training and apply for a...
by Detox West Tennessee | Sep 1, 2021 | General
Since the turn of the century, the nation has been plagued with a catastrophic fourfold increase in the number of opioid overdose deaths. First came a wave of individuals addicted to prescription narcotics in the wake of a sharp increase in them being prescribed in...
