It’s Carnival season! Known around the world as a time of revelry and excess—particularly when it comes to alcohol consumption—Carnival can present a serious dilemma for anyone who has done the hard work of getting sober. You want to stay sober and make sure all that work continues to pay off. However, you also want…
Finding the right drug detox program near me can be difficult for several reasons. Most people going through recovery or with a loved one in need of help might not know what to look for in a drug detox program or where to start. In Louisiana, opioid use is at an all-time high. Suppose you’re…
Drug overdose deaths have continued to increase in the United States. Thousands of Americans die from opioids yearly, and over half of those deaths are due to fentanyl. The latter is a powerful opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. The dangers of the U.S. opioid epidemic cannot be overstated, and…
Benzodiazepines, also called benzos or “blues,” are central nervous system (CNS) depressants that are often prescribed for anxiety disorders, seizures, or insomnia. They can also sometimes be prescribed for people going through alcohol withdrawal. The calming, sedative effect of benzos once made them the most common treatment for anxiety. However, benzodiazepines have mostly been replaced…
Opioids have long been used to give patients relief from pain. However, there are risks involved with taking opioids, even when used correctly and under the supervision of medical professionals. These powerful drugs are highly addictive. With prolonged use, the body can start to form a tolerance, meaning people have to take higher doses to…
The misuse of drugs has become a huge public health concern in America, with mortality rates for drug overdoses rising across many communities. As a result, thousands of people lose their lives each year due to drug overdoses. Many who struggle with drug addiction are willing to quit but find it difficult due to the…
If you or a loved one has ever struggled with alcohol abuse, then you know that withdrawal can be challenging when trying to quit alcohol alone. The symptoms of alcohol withdrawal are often distressing and uncomfortable, making people reluctant even to try quitting. However, getting sober will always be better in the long run, as…
As lifespans have grown longer there’s come an increased emphasis on staying healthy in older age. Medical research has advanced to the point that new treatments have emerged for conditions that people previously thought were untreatable. NAD treatment programs have only become popular in recent years, and very few clinics are available to administer them.…
Millions of Americans have frequently had the same unpleasant experience. They wake up after a night of drinking only to feel exhausted, dehydrated, and maybe even nauseated. Fatigue and tiredness are an expected, even normal part of alcohol use. However, what most people don’t expect is that fatigue also happens when quitting alcohol use. Fatigue…
In the United States, 107,000 lose their lives each year from drug overdoses; 55,000 of those overdoses are from fentanyl alone. Here’s one startling fact to keep in mind: fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than any other opioid, and the effects are that much harder to detox. The dangers…