You might have an understanding of hypnosis based on what you’ve seen on TV shows. It’s where the hypnotist can dangle a watch on someone’s face, and apparently, the person loses control of their...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the deaths tied to the use of opioids have decreased from 84,181 to 81,083 in 2023. While overdoses from synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, decreased in...
Knowing what to expect in alcohol addiction detox helps you manage and set expectations. Detox is safe, and a team of medical experts will monitor the progress of your body to ensure safety as...
Cocaine can stay in a person’s system for a few days, but it can be detected for up to multiple months, depending on the type of testing that’s conducted. People who worry about testing...
Fentanyl is a powerful opioid used to treat severe pain. This prescription drug is given only to patients whose pain does not respond to milder painkillers. It is not recommended for long-term use as...
The transition away from a life of impulse and feeding unhealthy desires, into a lifestyle of self discipline and thoughtful action is not an impossible journey but it is a most difficult one. To...
The terms addiction, substance dependence, and substance abuse are on occasion separated by a few characteristics. In the DSM-IV, the American Psychiatric Association has combined the neurological nature of addiction and the withdrawal pattern typical of...
For anyone addicted to drugs, the decision to enter a drug rehabilitation program often generates fear. To others it might seem illogical that someone whose life is ruled by drug addiction would have any...
There have been millions of words written and spoken warning everyone about the dangers of drug addiction and that it can lead to premature death. That warning is evidenced by data that shows that...
Addiction can really take a toll on those who are addicts and also their family members and friends. The disease is one that can quickly spiral out of control and the addict is unfortunately...
