Key Factors Affecting Drug Detox Duration: Substance Type, Health & Treatment Methods
Discover the key factors that influence the duration of drug detox such as substance type, usage length, physical health, & co-occurring disorders. Learn about MAT in our comprehensive guide.
Understanding Fentanyl Addiction and Its Deadly Risks
The opioid epidemic continues to take more and more lives every single year. While numbers have been falling, from 84,181 deaths in 2022 to 81,083 in 2023, opioid overdose nevertheless remains the number one killer of men aged 18...
Comprehensive Substance Abuse Guide and Addiction Recovery
What starts as a fun night out from time to time can turn into disaster. It’s the same story for any addict on drugs or alcohol; nobody starts off using substances intending to become addicted to them. You can...
Prescription Drug Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Prescription drugs, they’re a double-edged sword. On one side, these medications help billions of people around the world manage chronic conditions like pain. On the other hand, these drugs have huge potential for misuse and abuse. With the ongoing...
Addiction and Grief: Coping with Loss Without Turning to Substances
This article discusses the link between grief and addiction, the risks of substance use, healthy coping strategies, effective treatment approaches, and the possibility of healing without substances.
What is Pink Cocaine? History, Facts, and Stories
Pink Cocaine: A Dangerous Designer Drug Pink cocaine, also known as “tuci” or “tucibi,” is a synthetic designer drug that has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in nightlife scenes across Latin America, Europe, and the U.S. Despite its...
Effective Substance Abuse Interventions: A Comprehensive Guide
What are the most effective substance abuse interventions? Substance abuse interventions are diverse and tailored to meet individual needs, considering factors such as co-occurring mental illnesses and trauma. The effectiveness of these interventions is typically measured by abstinence or...
Pain Management in High-End Substance Abuse Treatment
Pain management is a fundamental component of substance abuse treatment. This is particularly true for chronic pain patients. At Carrara Treatment, Wellness, & Spa, managing pain successfully is not only about alleviating physical discomfort, but also about creating an...
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...
The Hidden Danger: Tainted Drugs and Their Deadly Impact
In the shadow of the well-publicized opioid epidemic, another insidious threat is quietly claiming lives: tainted drugs. These lethal substances, often laced with potent opioids like fentanyl, have turned what was once considered a recreational stimulant into a deadly...
