Detox and Treatment

She has been a Registered Nurse for 30 years, Shannon’s experience ranges from critical care to flight nursing, medical detox, sexual assault exams, and SWAT nursing. Shannon has been with Gallus Medical Detox Centers since 2010 and is a vital part of our organization. Benzodiazepine drugs contain a benzene ring fused to a diazepine ring, […]

With mania, you have high energy, abnormally elevated mood, or extreme changes in emotions. During your Xanax treatment, consider taking notes on any side effects you’re having. This is especially helpful when you first start taking a new drug or using a combination of treatments. Yes, adults ages 65 years and older may have a […]

Successful outpatient alcohol treatment participation is contingent upon a person’s home environment being alcohol-free and further benefits from the presence of a safe support system. These types of programs are also sometimes utilized after completion of an inpatient program (i.e., step-down treatment after residential rehab) as a way of easing the transition back to an […]

In the United States, Rohypnol is used recreationally at lower doses as a party or club drug, more often by males. Its use among adolescents has decreased significantly but not as much as GBH or ketamine have. Those who abuse Rohypnol often combine it with alcohol, usually beer, in order to produce an exaggerated high. […]

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The recommended starting dose is 200 mg/day, given as 100 mg twice daily. After 3 days of dosing, the dose may be increased to 300 mg/day, given as 100 mg 3 times daily, with at least 6 hours between successive doses. Dosing above 300 mg/day may be accomplished using the 75or 100-mg tablets. Bupropion is […]

The majority of modern antidepressants work by affecting a neurotransmitter known as serotonin, which helps to keep a person’s mood in check. While the causes of depression are unclear, low serotonin levels are thought to play a role. Antidepressants are a unique drug class in that not every drug works for everybody. It may require […]

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It leads to a general sense of dissatisfaction with one’s own situation and a desire to have or take what belongs to others. While people should take pride in their work and feel proud of their accomplishments, pride taken to the extreme can become arrogance. People who are arrogant tend to have an elevated sense […]

Benzodiazepines can be effective for tapered reductions of many substances, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, and stimulants like meth. The duration of a drug taper depends on how the person responds to gradual dosage reduction. Some people find that more aggressive dosage reductions provoke more intense withdrawal symptoms. If a young person has problems with alcohol, drugs […]