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 […]
March 29, 2024
Charles FrankOpioid Overdose: How To Respond & Prevent Death
It may happen accidentally or intentionally; both are emergencies. It can be difficult to determine if someone is overdosing, but erring on the side of caution can save a life. Naloxone can be administered to reverse an opioid overdose. If first responders suspect an opioid overdose, they’ll administer naloxone, a medication that treats opioid overdose. […]
March 29, 2024
Charles FrankOpioid and Opiate Withdrawal: Symptoms and Treatments
This means that if someone relapses and takes the dose they were taking when they stopped using opioids, it could result in an overdose. Overdose is common when someone relapses because they do not realize how much tolerance they had built up and that the tolerance is gone. However, methadone can cause a potentially life […]
March 29, 2024
Charles FrankOpiate Withdrawal: Signs, Symptoms, Timeline, & Detox Medications
Be cautious of recipes and anecdotal stories described in online forums. None of them have gone through rigorous testing for safety or efficacy. But breaking your dependence is a vital first step in living a healthier life. This is sometimes referred to as “protracted abstinence.” It’s important to discuss ongoing symptoms with a healthcare professional. […]