April 03, 2024
Charles FrankRosslyn nonprofit Rock Recovery helps clients with eating disorders
At Rock Recovery Center, we provide a life-changing process with a side of adventure to help our clients learn about themselves and nature. The lives of people who suffer from drug or alcohol addiction can take one of 3 turns, death, jail or treatment. If we are a good fit, our therapists will help you […]
April 03, 2024
Charles FrankReducing harm from injecting pharmaceutical tablet or capsule material by injecting drug users
While its therapeutic potential is undisputed when used responsibly, Adderall has also become a subject of abuse, leading to serious health implications, particularly when injected intravenously. Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended […]
April 02, 2024
Charles FrankRecovery is Possible: Treatment for Opioid Addiction Feature Topics Drug Overdose
Methadone and LAAM stimulate the cells much as the illicit opioids do, but they have different effects because of their different durations of action. Naltrexone and buprenorphine stimulate the cells in ways quite distinct from the addictive opioids. Opioid dependence and some of the most distressing opioid withdrawal symptoms stem from changes in another important […]
April 02, 2024
Charles FrankQuit Drinking Cold Turkey
If you drink heavily, alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be harsh, dangerous, and even fatal. For this reason, it’s generally best to avoid quitting abruptly, or at bare minimum speak with a doctor first and have someone looking out for you. Remember, quitting drinking is not easy, but with the right approach and support system, it […]
April 02, 2024
Charles FrankPolysubstance Use During Pregnancy
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances. Whether intentional or not, mixing drugs is never safe because the effects from combining drugs may be stronger and more unpredictable than one drug alone, and even deadly. The Päihdelinkki online service maintained by the A-Clinic Foundation […]
April 02, 2024
Charles FrankPercocet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings
MISUSE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medicine in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away Percocet is against the law. Percocet is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. I didn’t really start using [NPF pills] until last year [2020] and just because it was cheaper. I […]
April 02, 2024
Charles FrankPAWS: What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
Whether you’ve experienced addiction or are withdrawing after using prescription medication, it can be helpful to find a support group. Some sources report that PAWS symptoms for morphine users usually start between 6 to 9 weeks after the acute withdrawal phase and persist until 26 to 30 weeks. The PAWS symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can […]
April 01, 2024
Charles FrankPartial Hospitalization Program in California
We encourage our clients to sign releases of information that allow the CAST Centers clinical team to communicate with those other providers so we are all working together. With an IOP, you will have more freedom and will be able to choose where you live, either independently, with loved ones, or in a sober living […]
April 01, 2024
Charles FrankPainkillers and Opioid Use Disorder
Your loved one may need assistance during withdrawal, which may involve outpatient, residential, or inpatient options. Withdrawal can be unpleasant and potentially dangerous in some cases. For this reason, you should always talk to your doctor before stopping or reducing your substance use. Diarrhea is another very uncomfortable and potentially dangerous withdrawal symptom. Loss of […]
March 29, 2024
Charles FrankOur 7-year-old, who is tapering off Prozac, is upset and irritable Is that a symptom of withdrawal?
These issues may cause some people to want to stop treatment with fluoxetine. A person who is pregnant or thinks that they might be should speak with a doctor to determine whether fluoxetine is right for them. Research on animals has shown that the drug can have adverse effects on the fetus. There have not […]