Detox and Treatment

See says there’s “a mountain of peer-reviewed evidence” to suggest that overdose prevention centers would make a difference in the opioid crisis, “but what’s important for Americans is American examples and American evidence”. The wounds can also become necrotic, and Kacinko said they can progress to cause soft tissue injury. But since tranq is often […]

If you have trouble swallowing tablets, see this article for tips on how to take this form of medication. You’ll typically take Xanax two to three times per day. However, be sure to take Xanax exactly as your doctor prescribes it. They will determine the dose and frequency that works best for you. Prescriptions may […]

The symptoms of Xanax withdrawal typically appear within 8 to 12 hours of your last dose. If you fail to taper your dose, your withdrawal symptoms will grow increasingly intense. Withdrawal is generally at its worst on the second day, and improves by the fourth or fifth day; however, acute symptoms can last significantly longer. […]

This patient has developed numerous concerning adverse effects, including tolerance, physiologic dependence, and withdrawal. Additionally, her use of supratherapeutic doses of alprazolam poses a safety concern. Because risks of continued use outweigh any potential benefits, tapering her down and off of the medication should be discussed. If people stop these medications suddenly, withdrawal can occur, […]

Don’t underestimate the negative effects that whippets use can have on a person’s life. Unfortunately, despite what many people think, whippets use can have long-term effects on the health of the user. Most of these negative effects are brain-related, which should give one pause for thought before using whippets. Brain function is one of the […]

One of the residences was located in the 2800 block of Riverwood Ln NW, where 7.18 pounds of the counterfeit M30 Oxycodone pills testing positive for fentanyl were seized. Additionally, there was evidence to suggest that some Redditors use M30s as their drug of choice, despite (or perhaps because of) their fentanyl content. The association […]

This helps ensure other opioids are no longer significantly occupying the brain’s opioid receptors. The symptoms and intensity of precipitated withdrawals are different for each person, based on factors like the type, amount and timing of opioids used, the individual’s metabolism and their level of opioid dependence. Precipitated withdrawal is an occasional response to opioid […]

Similarly, extended use of methadone for addiction treatment can result in tolerance and lead to addiction. In this way, methadone may be used to prolong use of addictive drugs, rather than to help abstain from them. If loved ones suspect that methadone abuse or addiction is occurring, it is important to intervene before the condition […]

If a person takes Ecstasy, their body can dangerously overheat during dancing or other physical activities, which can lead to muscle breakdown; kidney, liver, and heart damage; and even death. Ecstasy use can cause seizures, brain swelling, possible brain damage, and even death. It is known as a designer drug because it was created for […]

The risk of addiction is even higher with crack cocaine because its effects are more immediate and more intense. To find a treatment program, browse the top-rated addiction treatment facilities in each state by visiting our homepage, or by viewing the SAMHSA Treatment Services Locator. If you or somebody you know is engaging in substance […]