Because prescription painkillers are becoming harder to obtain and the cost is increasing, many people who abuse opiates are turning to heroin as a cheaper and stronger alternative. Nearly half of heroin users began first by abusing prescription opiates. The CDC reports that in the past 10 years heroin abuse has doubled for Americans aged…
OxyContin is the branded formula of oxycodone. It is given to people to manage moderate to severe pain. When used correctly, it is usually safe and effective. When abused, this opioid can be deadly. It is estimated that around 2 million people in the United States are addicted to or abuse prescription painkillers like OxyContin…
Drug detox is the usually the first step an individual takes when going into drug rehab. Not everyone going into rehab needs detox, but for those seriously addicted to drugs and alcohol, detox can be effective. Individuals addicted to alcohol and opiates generally require a detox prior to drug rehab. Medications Used for Withdrawal Withdrawal…
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…
Preparing for rehab is essential if the individual getting treatment wants the best chance at staying sober. Planning for addictions treatment Once committed to going to an addiction treatment center, it’s time the individual getting treatment start thinking about the steps they should take in order to be prepared for rehab. The individual will most…
Drug detox can take different lengths of time. How long your detox will last depends on the type of drug, level of drug abuse, and on the individual using the drug. Usually, drug detox will last anywhere from several days to two weeks. The individual can expect to experience withdrawals within the first couple of…
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,…
What happens in rehab depends on the type of rehab you attend, but most rehabs follow a similar framework of therapies. In most cases detox is required and is followed by residential inpatient rehab. After detox and residential rehab the individual will be put into an outpatient program and live in a structured sober living…