Author: Charles Frank

See also How to Use section for more information about addiction and how to properly measure the dose of the liquid. The pharmacokinetics of hydromorphone are affected by hepatic impairment. Due to increased exposure of hydromorphone, patients with moderate hepatic impairment should be started at one-fourth to one-half the recommended starting dose depending on the […]

We also offer a full continuum of treatment options, including inpatient and outpatient rehab, to help keep you sober. Contact our Recovery Advocates today to learn more about how we can help get you started on the path to recovery. These symptoms may start a few hours or a few days after your last drink […]

It is considered less addictive than other common cough suppressants, such as the weak opiate codeine.[4] Since dextromethorphan also acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, users report that regular recreational use over a long period of time can cause withdrawal symptoms similar to those of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. Additionally, disturbances have been reported in sleep, […]

This means most of the effects of mixing them come from people’s reported use. Both alcohol and hallucinogens are addictive substances, and it is possible for a person to be addicted to both of them. If someone is addicted to both alcohol and one or more hallucinogens, they are suffering from co-occurring disorders. Co-occurring disorders are […]

It’s a complex problem and treatment requires a high level of personalised care. When withdrawing from the drug, the brain and body have to recalibrate to be able to function without it. Methamphetamine withdrawal can be a dangerous process for some, but this is primarily due to dehydration. As long as the person stays hydrated […]

One of the side effects of drinking alcohol can be dehydration, which can make it harder for you to get well. Disulfiram-like reaction which may include abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, flushing, or rarely more serious reactions. Excessive alcohol use is well-known to cause liver damage like cirrhosis. Taking antibiotics that can also damage the […]

If you don’t experience an improvement, switch to a product that has a different active ingredient. You may have to try two or three products before contacting a specialist. But while dandruff is related to seborrheic dermatitis, dry scalp is simply related to your skin losing too much water. Getting rid of dandruff can consist […]

Symptoms like dehydration, increased blood pressure, and seizures can all be life threatening and cause death when withdrawal takes place outside of a controlled medical environment. Medical detox allows you to recover from drug dependence while receiving medical care and supervision, and often involves the use of medications that can relieve and reduce symptoms. Our priority […]

Once naltrexone is in your system, as discussed above, it will block the endorphin rush from drinking alcohol. So, for example, if you plan to go out for the evening, you could take naltrexone one hour before you expect to have your first drink. Our science-backed approach boasts 95% of patients reporting no withdrawal symptoms […]

For example, individuals work hard to achieve a goal, and when it is achieved, they want to celebrate. But as part of their all-or-nothing thinking, while they were working, they felt they didn’t deserve a reward until the job was done. Since they did not allow themselves small rewards during the work, the only reward […]