As the old saying goes, “no two stones are alike,” and the same is true of the detoxification process. Each individual’s experience of detox from alcohol is unique. That said, if you’ve heard some detox stories that make you raise a brow–can that really happen...
Most people know that someone with a substance abuse disorder will experience withdrawal symptoms if they stop using their drug of choice. If the person isn’t able to get access to more drugs or alcohol, the symptoms will generally start within hours. Post-acute...
Making a decision to seek help for substance abuse is a positive choice toward a brighter future. There are many inpatient recovery programs offering services to people living with addictions and finding the right one can seem challenging. An effective strategy is to...
You may be wondering why someone trying to get clean of one type of drug (alcohol) would take another type of drug (benzos) during detoxification. The answer is that when a person with an alcohol abuse problem goes into withdrawal, he will likely experience some...
Vivitrol is a medication given to treat alcohol dependence and opioid dependence in conjunction with substance abuse counseling. Vivitrol is not a narcotic and is non-addictive. Patients taking Vivitrol are instructed to carry a wallet card or a written note to let...
If you are a long-term alcohol user and thinking about stopping, you should avoid the “cold turkey” approach. Abruptly stopping alcohol use or cutting back on your consumption will lead to acute alcohol withdrawal (AW). In some instances, the withdrawal symptoms are...
