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Opioid Detox Challenges and Treatment Options

Opiate Dependency and Withdrawal Opioid detox is not something you want to try alone. Often, when a prescription for painkillers ends, someone who has become dependent on opioids to function can’t get what their body needs. The withdrawal…

The Challenges of Do-It-Yourself Alcohol Detoxification

Alcohol, Detox

Dangers of Stopping Detox Cold Turkey On Your Own Face it, if you are dependent on alcohol, quitting is not going to be easy. Of course, what do they say; “if you have to go through hell, don’t stop, keep going.” Yes, it’s a New Year,…

Alcohol Use Disorder

Addiction, Alcohol

Drinking Too Much Alcohol According to the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, about 21.5 million adult Americans battle with substance use disorder. About 80% of those who are struggling with substance abuse disorder are abusing alcohol.…

Opioid Addiction and Dependency Treatment Programs

Addiction, Opioids

Not All Opioid Addiction Rehabs Are The Same Getting over an opioid addiction isn't easy, of course, nothing good in life ever is. And, those who have recovered all agree on one thing; life without opioids is much better, aka; good. Why is…

High THC Marijuana Use and Mental Health Issues

Addiction

Understanding High THC in Marijuana Back in the 60s smoking weed was quite popular. There was something of a cultural revolution going on. Most of the folks that smoked pot back then eventually grew out of it and went on to have families and…

The Value of Residential Drug and Alcohol Treatment For Dual Diagnosis Patients

Addiction, Recovery

Removing Outside Influences in Residential Rehab Perhaps it goes without saying that a residential facility has a more positive atmosphere than a hospital or clinic. After all, the setting is more relaxed and peaceful, more open and caring.…

Genetic Testing for Mental Health Medicines

Mental Health

How Can DNA Testing Help Select The Right Medications In the last couple of blog posts, we've discussed genetic DNA testing for the predisposition of mental health disorders, diseases, cancer, and the importance of genetic testing for dual…

Importance of Genetic Testing in Mental Health Treatment

Mental Health

We are all genetically predisposed to both favorable attributes and less-than-desirable gene expressions. In other words, we have genes that help us and genes that could possibly hurt us. Have you ever noticed when someone you know is just naturally…

3-Part Series: Vaping Bans, E-Cigarette Marketing, Nicotine Addiction & The Future of Vape – Part 3

Addiction, Vaping

Okay so, in the first part of this series we talked about the history of vaping, how and why it became so popular to vape, and how big the vaping industry is today. In part II, we discussed the possible health risks for those who vape and those…

3-Part Series: The History E-Cigarettes and Vaping – Part 1

Addiction, Vaping

When Did Vaping Begin? It seems as if 'vaping' came out of nowhere. One day it didn't exist and then a few months later everywhere we went someone was vaping. In reality, electronic-cigarettes or E-cigarettes are not new. Neither is the concept…

What is Dual Diagnosis and How is It Treated in Rehab

Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health

Addiction and Mental Health Occurring Together Co-occurring Disorders or Dual Diagnosis refers to a very common problem of dealing with substance dependency and mental illness or mental disorders at the same time. You see, often long-term substance…

Detox from Benzos – Harder Than You Think

Benzodiazepines, Detox

Benzodiazepines and Dependency What are Benzos Drugs? Well, they are benzodiazepine drugs. You've probably heard of valium, and yes, it is a benzodiazepine drug. You've probably heard someone you know make a derogatory comment; "take some valium,…

Opioid Detox and Relapse Prevention Plans

Detox, Opioids

Healing from Opioid Dependency Detoxification is difficult, if not done correctly relapse becomes all too common. It's especially difficult with opioid addiction. Did you know that three out of four people relapse within a month after detoxification?…

Alcohol Detox Program in a Safe Healing Environment

Alcohol, Detox

Detoxing from Alcohol With Proper Care Is it possible to do a safe alcohol detox on your own at home? Well, generally speaking, with mild alcohol dependency a very strong-willed person can safely detoxify themselves at home. It's not easy but…

Signs of Alcohol Withdrawals

Alcohol

Managing Alcohol Withdrawals Safely It probably comes as no surprise that alcohol withdrawals get worse as one becomes more dependent. Most everyone knows what a hangover is like, it hits you the next morning and you deal with it the next day,…

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High THC Marijuana Use and Mental Health Issues

The Value of Residential Drug and Alcohol Treatment For Dual Diagnosis Patients

Genetic Testing for Mental Health Medicines

Importance of Genetic Testing in Mental Health Treatment

3-Part Series: Vaping Bans, E-Cigarette Marketing, Nicotine Addiction & The Future of Vape – Part 3

3-Part Series: The History E-Cigarettes and Vaping – Part 1

What is Dual Diagnosis and How is It Treated in Rehab

Detox from Benzos – Harder Than You Think

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