
What to do About an Angry Alcoholic Husband
Addiction, Alcohol, TreatmentAlcoholism can have terrible effects on a marriage. Spouses who deal with alcohol abuse in the home know how this can harm the marriage. An alcohol problem can impact all aspects of home life. Problems include money problems, feelings of shame,…

Ativan Withdrawal Symptoms and Relief
Addiction, Opiates, Opioids, TreatmentAtivan, just as other benzodiazepines like Xanax or Valium, is a drug that is great…until it isn’t. While these medications are intended for short-term relief of anxiety or insomnia, the fact is that they are so effective that it becomes…

Tapering Off Opiates
Addiction, Detox, Opiates, TreatmentWith courage and grit, you are ready to begin the process of recovery from opiate dependency or addiction. The path to recovery begins with opiate detox, the critical first phase in taking back control over your life. When approaching opiate…

Executive Rehab for Alcohol and Drug Dependency
Addiction, Executive, Recovery, TreatmentNo matter how successful you are in life it can all be undone by a substance use disorder.
Professionals who have worked hard to reach a certain level of career success have probably endured a heavy stress load. After all, success doesn’t…

Increased Alcohol Intolerance with Age
Addiction, Alcohol, Recovery, TreatmentAmong the various changes adults experience as part of the normal aging process, alcohol intolerance may not even be considered. As we get older, other health and wellness concerns take the spotlight, with little thought given to the effects…

Oxymorphone—Opana Withdrawal Symptoms
Addiction, Opioids, Prescription DrugsOpana, the brand name for oxymorphone hydrochloride, is a powerful narcotic used to manage moderate to severe pain. As with other prescription opioids, Opana is a highly addictive drug. Even those patients who take Opana as prescribed can find…

About Coke Mouth and Cocaine Addiction Treatment
Addiction, Cocaine, Substance AbuseIntroduction
When we think of cocaine we may conjure up its heady days in the 1980s, where cocaine was the drug of choice at celebrity haunts like Studio 54. Cocaine addiction was rampant back then, but then slid out of the limelight when…

Do Relationships Get Better after Rehab
Addiction, Couples, Detox, Mental Health, Recovery, Rehab, TreatmentOne of the most tragic outcomes of active addiction is the damage it does to your primary relationships, especially the one with your partner or spouse. Addiction can take a serious toll on a couple, leaving a long trail of broken promises,…

Shaking Hands Sign of Alcoholism
Addiction, Alcohol, TreatmentAlcoholism can sneak up on a person. You may be high functioning, able to sail through your days with no trouble. You might remain very social, never showing that you struggle with alcohol abuse. There will, though, come a day when this disease…

Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms Cold Turkey
Addiction, Opiates, Prescription Drugs, Substance Abuse, TreatmentIntroduction
Xanax (alprazolam) is one of the drugs in the benzodiazepine family, a fast-acting sedative that is wildly popular in the U.S. In fact, with an estimated 49 million Xanax prescriptions written in 2012, Xanax is the most prescribed…