Detox from Benzos

Detox from Benzos – Harder Than You Think

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Benzodiazepines and Dependency What are Benzos Drugs? Well, they are benzodiazepine drugs. You've probably heard of valium, and yes, it is a benzodiazepine drug. You've probably heard someone you know make a derogatory comment; "take some valium,…
opioid detox

Opioid Detox and Relapse Prevention Plans

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Healing from Opioid Dependency Detoxification is difficult, if not done correctly relapse becomes all too common. It's especially difficult with opioid addiction. Did you know that three out of four people relapse within a month after detoxification?…
Alcohol Detox Program

Alcohol Detox Program in a Safe Healing Environment

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Detoxing from Alcohol With Proper Care Is it possible to do a safe alcohol detox on your own at home? Well, generally speaking, with mild alcohol dependency a very strong-willed person can safely detoxify themselves at home. It's not easy but…
Withdrawal Process

Preparing For The Withdrawal Process

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that in 2013, 17.3 million people in the United States were chemically dependent on alcohol and 6.9 million more were addicted to or abusing drugs.1 Those numbers had increased by 8.3 percent…
stages of detox

What to Expect at Your Detox Facility

What to Expect When You're Detoxing From Drugs and Alcohol You can expect your detox facility to feature highly qualified medical professionals and addiction specialists who are trained to administer the most effective addiction treatments…
Can You use Tobacco or Take Medications While Undergoing Detox

Can You use Tobacco or Take Medications While Undergoing Detox?

While a client is preparing to undergo a medical detox for drugs or alcohol, questions frequently arise about smoking and taking medications during the detoxification process. It's a common concern for people in treatment, as studies have shown…
Detox and Work

Is It Possible to Detox and Work at the Same Time?

How To Go To Rehab Without Losing Your Job Asking for a lengthy period of time away from work is never easy, but it's especially intimidating if you need the time off for detox. You may wonder if it's possible to continue working while you…
detox while pregnant

The Risks of Detoxing When Pregnant

Can You Detox While Pregnant? Pregnancy comes with many inherent challenges and potential complications. If you're also struggling with substance abuse, the situation becomes even more stressful. Drug and alcohol use is known to harm an unborn…
detox precautions

Detox: What Precautions and Safeguards Should You Take?

Detox is a critical first step on the road to long-term sobriety. It's normal to feel a bit overwhelmed and even apprehensive when you're venturing into new territory; however, medically supervised detox programs include many precautions and…
right time to detox

When is the Right Time to Start a Detox?

Drug and alcohol abuse can take over your life and keep you from being the person you want to be. Entering a detox program can get you started on the path to long-term recovery, but you may not be sure if this is the right time to make the commitment.…