Treatment for alcohol addiction can be extremely challenging in the event of acute alcohol withdrawal. Suddenly stopping drinking after years of heavy drinking may result in acute withdrawal symptoms. Dealing with withdrawal symptoms is a significant...
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, or NCDAS, currently, over 20 million Americans are categorized as having a substance abuse disorder of some kind. As shocking as that number may be, it means that substance dependency and...
When it comes to cocaine addiction, the only way to get sober is through a medical detox center. You can’t just quit “cold turkey” and expect it to be easy. There’s too much risk of relapse when you go it alone. It’s best...
In the not-too-distant past, addiction carried a stigma. Few people ever admitted when they were struggling with addiction. Even fewer sought treatment. That’s why not that long ago, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration...
When you suffer from alcohol or any other drug addiction, the first step to recovery is detox. Addiction causes both physical and mental problems. It is not easy to stop taking drugs, so you need to undergo detox then, later on, rehabilitation. Detox...
In the United States, thousands of deaths occur every year due to drug overdoses. In 2018 alone, almost 70,000 people died from an overdose. When alcohol is included, the number increases to 90,000. The good news is there is help available. You can...
Is There a Cure for Drug and Addiction?
It’s natural for many addicts and their loved ones to wonder if there’s a cure for alcoholism and drug addiction.
Unfortunately, the short answer is no, at least not if you’re thinking of a cure in the traditional...
So, you’re coming to the end of residential addiction treatment, and the time has come to plan what comes next. Even when not actively addicted, people in recovery sometimes feel impulses to use again for months or years and making good use of the...
Drug cravings are a normal part of recovery from drug addiction – everyone experiences them. While they can be unpleasant, fortunately, there are many tools and skills that you can learn to cope with cravings in healthy ways.
Below are six tips...
Cocaine withdrawal isn’t easy. When you stop using cocaine, you can experience uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are difficult to endure or require medical attention. However, with the support of medical professionals and with twenty-four-hour...
