The 4th Wave of The Drug Epidemic
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
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....
Exploring the Stages of Change in Addiction Recovery
The Stages of Change (also called The Transtheoretical model) was developed by James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente in the late 1970s, describes the five changes an individual will go through when changing a behavior. The Stages of Change offers...
Suboxone Withdrawal Symptoms
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...
Alcohol and Its Impact on the Brain
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...
Pink Cloud
What is Pink Clouding? Many of us have heard the term “pink cloud” used in the early stages of recovery. What is it? Why is it used? According to Forbes, “Pink Cloud Syndrome” is a phenomenon that causes a...
The 4 C’s of Addiction
What are the 4 C’s of Addiction? The 4 C’s of addiction offer a framework to understand the complexity of addiction rehabilitation. The 4’c of addiction are: Compulsion Craving Consequences Control These 4 factors are unique to addiction and...
Clonidine For Withdrawal – How It Works
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...
Benefits of Pet-Friendly Luxury Treatment Centers
The journey to recovery can be an arduous process, filled with emotional highs and lows. Treatment centers that welcome pets understand the heartfelt bond between individuals and their animal companions. The presence of a pet during treatment can serve...
The Impact of Medical Gaslighting and Carrara’s Dedication to Help
While the term “gaslighting” has become widely popular in our society, the term “medical gaslighting” is also gaining traction. Merriam-Webster’s word of the year in 2022 was “gaslight” and according to The New York Times, the term “medical gaslighting” gained...
