Drug addiction is a very serious brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the drug addict and those around them. Drug addiction begins with a voluntary act of taking drugs. As the drug addict does the drug more and more their ability to choose not to do so becomes…
For decades our addiction treatment programs were inadequate. Without insurance or funds to pay for addiction treatment many addicts were left to rely on hospital-based, short-term detox, and self-help groups like AA. Instead of helping addicts with addiction recovery programs a lot of them were sent to prison. Once out of prison they would find…
A detox center is a medical facility where you can safely withdraw from drugs and alcohol. If you’re addicted to any of the following drugs you may need to go to a detox center like Los Angeles Detox. Opiates Benzodiazepines Alcohol Marijuana Withdrawals from benzodiazepines and alcohol are especially dangerous because severe symptoms can include…
In most cases what you do after rehab has a direct effect on your success staying sober. Falling back into old habits is easy. Here are some things you can do to stay sober: Have a Plan and Follow It Most rehabs create a discharge plan for patients. The plan includes resources like support groups,…
Withdrawals are painful because your body is used to the substances you’re abusing. When your body is used to having something in its system and it suddenly disappears it stresses your body out. This stress is associated with drug or alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Withdrawal syndrome is a set of symptoms that occur when you decrease…
A drug relapse is the recurrence of drug abuse from someone who is going through or has gone through a recovery program. Addiction is a chronic disease that is subject to periods of relapse. Usually relapses happen when the person being treated is exposed to certain triggers that increase their risk of returning to substance…
Drug detox works by getting rid of the poisons and toxins in your body. Most people choose to go through a drug detox because of the discomfort and danger often related to withdrawing from certain drugs. For example, alcoholics almost always need medicated assisted drug detox because of the dangers associated with detoxing from alcohol.…
Substance abuse treatment is a type of therapy for individuals who use drugs and/or alcohol to the detriment of themselves and others. Substance abuse treatment centers usually follow a standard framework of therapies that work by changing the behavior of the individual using the substance[s]. Types of substance abuse treatment programs are: Inpatient residential treatment…
How to treat substance abuse? Treating substance abuse is difficult and requires many steps. Addiction is a complicated disease that affects brain function and behavior. It’s important that the individual has quick access to a treatment facility near them. The treatment program must address all their needs, not just substance abuse. It’s important the individual stays…
Detoxification: The purpose of drug detox is fourfold: (1) to manage withdrawal symptoms, (2) purge chemical substances, (3) recuperate the body and (4) return the brain to normal function. Why Do You Need Detox? Those who attempt to quit on their own often have to deal with the pain and discomfort of withdrawal symptoms. Many…