Medically assisted detoxification is the controlled withdrawal of an addict using a replacement medicine. There are some replacement medicines, and they are not in any way limited to Suboxone, Methadone, and Benzodiazepines. The medically assisted detoxification lasts between three and seven days, depending on individual circumstances. The National Institute on Drug Abuse … [Read more...] about Overcoming Drug & Alcohol Addiction Using Assisted Detox Treatment
Addiction Recovery
Different ways of Treatment of addicts
The initial step for the addicted person is to acknowledge that there is a substance dependency problem (addiction problem). The further step is to get help. In most of the world, there are many support groups and professional services available. Since drug addiction has become a major problem in today’s world, we all should know the ways to cure an addict and the ways to … [Read more...] about Different ways of Treatment of addicts
7 Signs Your Kid is an Addicted Drug Dealer
Finding out that your child is on drugs, dealing them, or both is one of the worst nightmares a parent can face. If you have suspicions that your child is an addicted drug dealer, you want to act as quickly as possible. Some signs of unusual behavior in a child could be as a result of something like bullying or depression, so it’s best to gather all of the information that you … [Read more...] about 7 Signs Your Kid is an Addicted Drug Dealer
Why Addiction is Linked to Anxiety
Addiction is a crippling disease which has existed in different forms and affected humans for time immemorial. While dangerous addiction can occur in the absence of drugs, many of the deteriorating effects of dependence are in some way tied to substance abuse. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the annual societal cost of substance abuse approaches $740 billion … [Read more...] about Why Addiction is Linked to Anxiety
Wrapping Your Head Around Addiction
Most people have a difficult time understanding addiction—this is a disease of the brain that quickly becomes chronic and is notoriously difficult to treat. From someone on the outside looking in, addiction can appear to be an issue of self-control or simply a byproduct of personal weakness. Unfortunately, drug addiction is a lot more complicated than it appears. In reality, … [Read more...] about Wrapping Your Head Around Addiction