by alex | Jul 26, 2022 | Detox, Drug Addiction
Heroin is a powerful, illicit opiate drug that has been a major contributor to the United States opioid crisis. In 2020, about 691,000 people had a heroin use disorder and more than 13,165 people died as a result of a drug overdose involving heroin.[1] Despite how...
by alex | Jul 6, 2022 | Detox, Drug Addiction
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid pain medication that is used to treat severe cases of pain. While the substance is similar to morphine, it is about 50 to 100 times stronger, making it much more dangerous and deadly than other opioids. Unfortunately, fentanyl is...
by alex | May 1, 2022 | Detox, Drug Addiction
Klonopin is a brand-name medication containing clonazepam, a benzodiazepine prescription drug that is used to manage anxiety, panic attacks, and certain types of seizure disorders.[1] Like many other benzodiazepines, it is also a popular drug of abuse. Compared to...
by alex | Apr 27, 2022 | Detox
Alcohol, like all addictive substances, creates a physical and mental dependency in those vulnerable to addiction. With frequency and degree of use, a tolerance will build, and you will need more alcohol more often to achieve the desired effects. As your tolerance...
by alex | Mar 7, 2022 | Detox, Drug Addiction
Xanax (alprazolam) is the most widely abused benzodiazepine medication. It is available in many different doses, however, all are equally addictive when they are misused. Xanax works by calming the nervous system and promoting feelings of relaxation. In high doses, it...
by alex | Dec 16, 2021 | Detox
Detoxing from heroin is never easy. In fact, many people who struggle with heroin addiction continue using the drug simply to avoid going into withdrawal. If you are addicted to heroin, it’s important to know that you don’t have to detox alone–there is help...