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What are the Signs of a Fentanyl Overdose?

March 6, 2024

Fentanyl: What You Need to Know According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a prescription drug that is...

A Sober New Year’s Resolution: Keeping or Breaking it Can Be Beneficial

December 28, 2023

You don’t have to be an alcoholic to make a sober New Year’s resolution, but if you’re struggling to get a handle on your drinking, it’s a good one to aim for. Resolutions are noble endeavors indeed, and they’re often...

Detox vs. rehab: Making the best choice for long-term sobriety

October 12, 2021

If you’ve identified a need to do something about a drug or an alcohol problem, you’ve got some decisions to make. One of them is deciding on detox vs. rehab – getting on the other side of withdrawal for the...

Rehab or AA: What’s the best way to get and stay sober?

October 11, 2021

You’ve identified you have a drinking problem, and you’re ready to do something about it. Now, you’re wondering, what your next step should be: Rehab or AA? More specifically, you’re wondering whether to get help at a drug and alcohol...

Cunning, baffling, powerful: Why can’t an alcoholic stop drinking?

October 5, 2021

Booze flows freely in our society, but not everyone who drinks is an alcoholic. In fact, many people who imbibe, and the vast majority of those who don’t, often see friends, peers and loved ones who struggle with it and...

Why can’t an addict stop using drugs? When just quitting isn’t enough

October 5, 2021

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...

What is the timeline for benzo withdrawal symptoms?

September 28, 2021

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...

How long does it take for benzo withdrawal symptoms to start?

September 28, 2021

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...

What is the timeline for heroin withdrawal symptoms?

September 22, 2021

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...

How long does it take for heroin withdrawal symptoms to start?

September 22, 2021

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...