by bradford | Sep 17, 2021 | Drug Addiction Treatment 101, Addiction, Family Support
If you’re a heavy drinker and decide to quit, then the clock is ticking: What is the timeline for alcohol withdrawal symptoms? It’s important to understand both the nature of those symptoms and when you might begin to experience them – but more...
by bradford | Sep 22, 2021 | Drug Addiction Treatment 101, Addiction
Heroin addiction is a life-threatening condition that’s often driven by the fear of how excruciating coming off of it can be. In fact, it can be argued that for the vast majority of heroin addicts, asking “how long does it take for heroin withdrawal...
by bradford | Sep 22, 2021 | Drug Addiction Treatment 101, Addiction
Heroin withdrawal is caused by the cessation of the drug’s use after dependence is developed – in laymen’s terms, that means those who have done heroin long enough and repeatedly enough to cause a physical dependence in the body and brain are,...
by bradford | Sep 28, 2021 | Drug Addiction Treatment 101, Addiction
Do-it-yourself detox from alcohol and drugs is never a picnic, but if you’re asking “how long does it take for benzo withdrawal symptoms to start?,” know this: You’re in for a rough ride that could be life-threatening. Benzos – short for...
by bradford | Sep 28, 2021 | Drug Addiction Treatment 101, Addiction
As with any drug, once you take your last Xanax or Valium – whether you intend to quit for good or you’ve just run out – the clock starts ticking. If you’re abusing it, or even if you’re just physically dependent on it, then you need to...
by bradford | Oct 5, 2021 | Drug Addiction Treatment 101, Addiction, Family Support
If you follow social media and engage with any news outlets, then stories of addiction inevitably bring out a singular question from a great many people unfamiliar with the disease: Why can’t an addict stop using? From the outside looking in, it seems like a...
