Detox and Treatment

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]