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I Don’t Want to Quit Drinking But I Need To

There are a multitude of reasons why a person might have developed their addiction to alcohol. Alcohol can fill an empty space, a void in one’s life, providing a sense of comfort and peace…at least for a while. Some turn to alcohol when…

Non 12 Step SMART Recovery

Addiction, Recovery, Treatment

Introduction One of the most important protective factors against relapse following addiction treatment is the active participation in the recovery community. Because engaging in recovery meetings is so intrinsic to recovery success, it is…

Treatment for Accidental Drug Overdose

Drug Abuse, Opioids, Recovery, Substance Abuse

In the past, a drug overdose was a somewhat rare occurrence. An occasional news report of a celebrity drug overdose death or a neighborhood rumor about a local overdose might emerge, but these incidents were not common. How dramatically things…

Residential Detox for Adderall Withdrawal

Adderall, Addiction, Drug Abuse, Prescription Drugs, Recovery, Rehab, Substance Abuse, Treatment

As with many prescription drugs that are misused, Adderall finds itself in this camp. Adderall is a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine that belongs to the class of stimulant drugs. The drug is often prescribed for treating individuals…

Fentanyl Patch Addiction and Treatment Options

Addiction, Detox, Opiates, Prescription Drugs, Recovery, Rehab, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Fentanyl is a powerful prescription opioid derived from morphine, and often marketed under the brand name Duragesic. The drug is very potent, at least fifty times more so than morphine. Fentanyl is typically reserved for cancer patients who…

How To Stop Drinking Alcohol Safely

Addiction, Alcohol, Detox, Recovery, Treatment

On some level of consciousness, we know when we are pushing the envelope on a particular weakness or vice. For some it might be indulging too often in sweets or rich foods, resulting in weight gain and health conditions. For others it might…

Getting a Second DUI in California

Addiction, Alcohol, Recovery, Rehab, Treatment

Introduction In California, a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% implies alcohol intoxication. When someone operating a vehicle is pulled over and found to exceed the legal limit, they will be arrested with a DUI offense. Getting a “Driving…

Why Do Opiates Make You Sick

Addiction, Detox, Opiates, Prescription Drugs, Recovery, Rehab, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Opiates, whether in prescription pill form or in the form of heroin, can make you feel nauseous when you take them and nauseous when you stop them after forming a physical dependence. The drugs provoke a powerful response by the central nervous…

Why People Should Avoid Using Opiates To Manage Pain Even If It Is Prescribed By A Doctor

Addiction, Opiates, Prescription Drugs, Recovery, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Given the epidemic of opioid and opiate drug abuse in the United States, people should probably avoid using opiates to manage pain, especially chronic pain, even when they are prescribed by a doctor. The side effects and dangers are too great.…

Alcoholism Care Plan Before and After Rehab

Addiction, Alcohol, Detox, Recovery, Rehab, Treatment

Approaching addiction treatment for an alcohol use disorder should involve some careful thought and planning. Undertaking the monumental task of first getting sober and then learning how to live a life in recovery is not an insignificant one.…