Suboxone Instead of Opioids
Opioid addiction has gotten a lot of attention in the U.S. in recent years. For good reason, too, as thousands of families have been destroyed by opioid abuse. The drugs often prescribed by doctors for pain are very addictive. They quickly create a physical dependency and tolerance, so users take more and more to get […]
Codeine Addiction
Codeine addiction affects tens of thousands of Americans each year. Almost everyone knows someone personally who is addicted to the drug. The fast-acting painkiller quickly creates a physical dependency for its users. Many times, what starts as a legitimate use of codeine degenerates into a nasty addiction that ruins lives. The good news is that […]
Codeine Detox
Codeine addiction has become so common that practically everyone knows someone hooked on the popular painkiller. This means most people know someone directly or indirectly who has gone through codeine detox. The rise in codeine use has mirrored the opioid epidemic in the United States, and it has ruined thousands of lives. Codeine is one […]
Barbiturate Addiction
Many patients in the United States use barbiturates to treat anxiety, seizures, epilepsy, and insomnia. The drugs are so effective that a lot of people end up developing a physical dependency. Barbiturates are accompanied by a euphoric, relaxing effect that makes them desirable among people with drug use issues. Regular cocaine and amphetamine users also […]
Barbiturate Detox
Barbiturates, sometimes referred to as “barbs,” are a depressant sedative drug. They’ve been used for over a hundred years by physicians for a number of conditions, and there are thousands of variants of the drug. Currently, clinicians use about a dozen types of barbiturates. Barbiturates treat sleep disorders and manage anxiety, and some patients experience […]
Biloxi: Gordy’s Story
From time to time I will get a call to do an Intervention that is only with a single family member. In other words, the Alcoholic/Addict only has one person who is trying to help them. This may be because they don’t have anyone left that wants to be involved. Perhaps they have burned all […]
Klonopin Addiction
Many American families struggle with someone they love who is addicted to Klonopin. Klonopin treats seizure, anxiety and other conditions. It is highly addictive because it’s fast-acting, so those struggling with substance use issues frequently seek Klonopin out. They may feel relaxed and euphoric upon use, or they could be using the drug as a […]
Klonopin Detox
Klonopin detox can be a lengthy process that requires professional medical attention. The drug is a benzodiazepine that affects chemicals in the brain. It is a strong prescription medication. Klonopin treats patients with seizure disorders and those who struggle with severe anxiety and panic. The drug causes its users to experience drowsiness, weakness, headaches, slurred […]
Ativan Detox
Ativan, also known as Lorazepam, is a popular tranquilizer medication. It’s part of a series of drug sedatives called benzodiazepines, commonly referred to as benzos. Other similar drugs are Klonopin, Xanax, and Valium. Doctors often use the drugs to help people who struggle with anxiety, trauma, or some other condition that requires drug-induced calming. It […]
Percocet Addiction
Many people’s lives have been destroyed in the wake of Percocet addiction. News outlets this year have given a lot of coverage to the opioid epidemic in the United States. Thousands of people die each year from opioid overdoses, and many more have their lives ruined by the drug. The addiction becomes so overwhelming that […]
