The length of drug withdrawals is different for every individual based on the type of substance, physical condition of the user, age, amount of usage, and length of addiction. For users, family, and friends, it is essential to realize that the fear of withdrawals and...
Understanding the stimulant withdrawal timeline before detox is an essential factor in treatment. Above all, stimulants drastically change brain chemistry and can lead to an intensely dangerous addiction. Most importantly, stimulant detox involves a distinctive...
A high percentage of those experiencing addiction understand the feelings and symptoms of withdrawal from a substance and want to avoid them. As a result, when considering treatment for a substance use disorder, fears and confusion can cloud the decision to detox....
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that is highly addictive because of the extreme euphoria, increased alertness, and hypersensitivity to outside stimuli. Adverse short-term psychological and physical effects can result in a cocaine overdose and lead to long-term...
Every year, millions of people in the United States are prescribed benzodiazepines despite their highly addictive properties. The warning signs of benzo addiction are too often recognized after a problem exists. Benzo abuse and addiction numbers continually rise, and...
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....
