Resources
Category: Medical Detox
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Detoxing From Xanax? Here’s What You Need To Know
Treatment plans are customized to meet the needs of each patient, but detoxing from Xanax is best done under medical supervision at a detox facility.
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5 Benefits Of Medication-Assisted Treatment
There are many benefits of medication-assisted treatment as it increases a patient’s ability to complete their recovery with less discomfort and fewer risks of relapse.
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What Is Medical Detox and Why Is It Important?
The detox process builds a solid foundation for recovery and provides physical safety and psychological support.
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Can You Stop Using Heroin On Your Own?
Can someone quit heroin on their own? Yes, but it is not easy and will be risky. There are physical and mental challenges to overcome, and long-term success is rare.
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What You Should Do After Alcohol Detox
Alcohol treatment after detox may look different for each person. But it is possible to achieve a life without addiction.
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How Does Alcohol and Drug Detox Work? How Long Does It Take?
What a person experiences during detox will depend on the individual and the substance they have been misusing. Additionally, the severity of their addiction will impact their withdrawal symptoms.
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How to Confront an Alcoholic – Without Losing Your Cool
Identifying the truth, in the face of a family disease like addiction, isn’t an easy task. This is especially true if you’ve been living with active addiction. To help, we’ve put together some tips on constructively confronting someone struggling with alcohol addiction.
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Why Cold Turkey Detox Isn’t Safe
Recovering from addiction is rarely successful when someone goes it alone. This is particularly true of detox. Simply abstaining from a drug isn’t recovery. In fact, attempts to control your use of a substance without the right support is a symptom of addiction.
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How To Help Someone Who Is Detoxing
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. When a friend or loved one finally agrees to get help for their addiction, you might let out a much-needed sigh of relief….
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How Long Should I Stay at Drug Rehab?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Is 30 Days Enough to Stay in Drug Rehab? If you have any intentions of getting real help for your loved one, whether…
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Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms usually occur within 8 hours after the last drink but can occur days later. Symptoms usually peak in the 1st…