Alcohol Detox_ Withdrawal Symptoms, Detox Process, Risk and Post-Detoxification Treatment

Alcohol Detox: Withdrawal Symptoms, Detox Process, Risk and Post-Detoxification Treatment

Alcohol detox is removing alcohol from the body, typically under supervision, to manage withdrawal symptoms and prevent complications. According to Smith and Jones (2019), “Alcohol Detoxification: Clinical Approaches,” Journal of Addiction Medicine, detoxification usually lasts 3 to 7 days, depending on the severity of the addiction. Common alcohol detox withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, tremors, sweating,…

How To Stop Painkiller Addiction?

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, an estimated 2.1 million people in the United States suffer from substance use disorders related to prescription painkillers. opioids are a class of drugs that include prescription painkillers and illegal drugs like heroin. They work by binding to receptors in the brain and spinal cord, which reduces…

3 WAYS TO HOST AN INTERVENTION

3 Ways To Host An Intervention

If a loved one in your life is struggling with substance abuse problems, you may want to host an intervention for them. People who struggle with addiction may not seek help on their own, even if they know that they’re in a downward spiral. It can be difficult to ask for help, especially for individuals…

cocaine Detox

Cocaine Detox: How To Get Cocaine Out Of Your System?

Cocaine usage was regarded as socially acceptable until the 1980s when the epidemic of cocaine addiction swept the country. The drug of choice for Hollywood and celebrities, in general, was cocaine. Cocaine addicts even touted the drug’s virtues and attempted to encourage its usage, only to subsequently regret their folly. Every year, millions of individuals abuse cocaine, and…

woman begins medically-assisted detox program

Is Medically-Assisted Detox Right for You?

In a medically-assisted detox program, medical professionals monitor the patient and administer medication that counteracts some of the more painful withdrawal symptoms. In alcohol and opioid detox programs, the withdrawal symptoms can be so severe that they can become life-threatening. Severe dehydration due to diarrhea and vomiting can lead to heart failure when blood sodium…