Treatment options can be confusing and overwhelming as there are many options to choose from. This article will explore levels of care in substance abuse treatment and break down the difference of IOP and PHP. Levels of Care: Starting...
Chronic Cocaine Use and Weight Gain During Recovery New research from the University of Cambridge suggests that chronic cocaine use may impact the body’s ability to store fat. Contrary to the widely held assumption that cocaine suppresses appetite and...
LSD Short for lysergic acid diethylamide, is a powerful hallucinogenic substance. It is a hallucinogenic compound that can alter perception, thoughts, and feelings. Its effects are primarily mediated by the serotonergic system in the brain. Here’s how it works:...
In 2023, a record 112,000 people in the U.S. died after overdosing on drugs, including illicit drugs and prescription opioids. There are several psychological and pharmaceutical treatments available for addiction. Sadly, as many as 75% to 98% of patients...
Urine drug tests are revealing a disturbing trend in the United States. We are knee-deep in what some experts are calling the opioid epidemic’s “fourth wave”. This is not only placing victims at greater risk, but poses a new...
Baclofen in the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a challenging condition characterized by the inability to control alcohol consumption, leading to significant impairment or distress. Fortunately, there are various treatment options available, including pharmacotherapy....
Suboxone is an effective therapy to aid in recovery from opiate dependence. Once prescribed, the drug can be taken for extended periods of time. Suboxone requires that users stop taking other addictive opioids. Despite its effectiveness, Suboxone can also have...
Excessive alcohol use was responsible for about 178,000 deaths in the United States each year during 2020–2021, or 488 deaths per day. This was a 29% increase from 2016–2017, when there were an estimated 138,000 deaths per year. These...
Clonidine, originally an anti-hypertensive drug, has been used off-label for decades to ease opioid withdrawal symptoms. It works by blocking chemicals in the brain that trigger sympathetic nervous system activity. The goal is to reduce the length of the...