“La la, just going to treatment, minding my own business, working the steps like they taught me…” When BAM! You jolt awake into a cold sweat, bewildered and utterly confused ...
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Waismann Method: Rapid Detox Under Anesthesia?
Imagine checking into a rehab clinic one afternoon, undergoing anesthesia, and waking up a few hours later completely detoxed from opiates. No dope sickness. No cravings. Just feeling clean, refreshed, …
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired
We all remember the first time we used or drank. It’s like a switch got flipped and something clicked into place that we had always been missing. Maybe that nagging …
Precipitated Withdrawal: Avoiding Dope Sickness
Dope sick. The intense fear of this all-consuming affliction drives many users to continue seeking out their opiate of choice long past that initial desire to quit. Many describe the ...
Barbiturates vs Benzos: Comparing Tranquilizers
It’s probably been a good minute since you’ve heard about barbiturates. They have fallen out of usage in the last few decades due to their hazardous chemical effects on the ...
Huffing Can Become A Life Threatening Addiction
What Does Huffing Mean? Huffing is a term used for inhalant abuse. A lot like substance abuse or alcohol addiction, people can have a huffing addiction. This means that people ...
Arrested After Birth – The Laws of Carrying a Child While Addicted
Disclaimer Using drugs or drinking alcohol while pregnant can significantly impact you and your baby. If you are struggling with substance abuse, and you're carrying a child, you are at ...
Sober Thanksgiving: No One Likes Cold Turkey
Holidays have a way of reminding us about the long-term cost of substance abuse. As the itch to use occupies our minds through holiday gatherings, we lose focus and memories …
Reasons Why People Leave Treatment Early (And How to Prevent It)
If you’ve watched any medical shows (I’m looking at you, Grey’s Anatomy fans), you’ve probably heard the term “AMA” before. It means going against medical advice and it’s a term ...
Delirium Tremens: The Scary Reality of Alcohol Withdrawal
We all know alcoholism can kill you. Most people consider that with binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, blacking out, drunk driving, etc. But does anyone really think about the after effects ...