Xanax and other prescription medications have enabled countless people to live healthier and more satisfying lives. Unfortunately, as is the case with virtually every type of prescription drug, Xanax use can be accompanied by a variety of dangerous side effects, including a risk of abuse and dependence. With millions of people using this drug every…
At Los Angeles Detox, we understand the complexities of addiction and the challenges faced during recovery. One of these challenges is transfer addiction, a phenomenon that can often go unnoticed until it has become a significant problem. In this article, we will explore the concept of transfer addiction, its causes, signs, prevention strategies, and treatment…
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdoses claim about 250 lives every day in the United States. Nearly half of these deaths, the CDC reports, involve polysubstance abuse. Understanding the risks of polysubstance abuse can help you protect yourself and those you care about. What is Polysubstance Abuse? Here’s…
When you are experiencing certain types of pain, a muscle relaxer can be a source of immense relief. But as is the case with any drug, you shouldn’t take a muscle relaxer without asking a few important questions, such as: What side effects might I experience? How long can I safely take this medication? and…
If someone that you care about has been abusing tramadol, they are at risk for both immediate damage and long-term harm. Your understanding of how this drug effects people, and your ability to identify the signs of addiction to tramadol, can be vital tools in your effort to get your loved one the help they…
Realistically, there is no singular personality that dictates becoming addicted to substances. Recovering drug addict personality traits can be obvious or even hardly noticed. This further emphasizes the need to destigmatize rehab therapy and making false assumptions, when a person is critically ill. Still, rehab treatment facilities, being educated on how to successfully help so…
The advancement in addiction recovery technology comes with the development of the twentieth century. The idea of infusing online technology, apps, and smartphones into recovery comes as an entirely new model in behavioral health care. These types of telecommunication tools such as mobile phones and video teleconferencing, offer personal assessment, prevention, and treatment opportunities outside…
No doubt one of the most difficult substances to detox from is alcohol. It can be a lengthy process and comes with a slew of withdrawal symptoms. Alcohol is known to have effects on sleep during dependency, which will also cause sleep disturbances after prolonged use has stopped. Alcohol Alters Restful Sleep Many people opt…
Self-isolating is hard enough. Then, add the pressure of trying to maintain control of addictive behavior, and everything is magnified. Preventing a relapse during the unknowns of a pandemic such as COVID-19 can put you through a true test of your willpower. LA Detox is committed to providing a strong support system during this time…
The misuse of alcohol is one of the greatest risks to health worldwide. It causes 20-30% of esophageal cancer, liver disease, epilepsy, car accidents, homicide, and other purposeful injuries. For a long time, the main treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD) have been psychological therapy and social counseling. But that has had limited success. A…