What Are Opioids? If you or a loved one struggles with drug addiction to opioids, you may wonder what to expect from the opioid withdrawal timeline during opioid drug detox in Clearwater. But first, we must understand what opioids are. When used...
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What Is Detox? Drug addiction impacts the lives of millions of Americans each day. Many enter into an addiction to drugs unassumingly as the original use of drugs begins for recreational use. However, the addictive components of drugs can create strong physical...
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What Substances Require Medical Detox? The first question to answer is “What is medical detox?” Medical detox is a type of detoxification program that has been developed, offering a safe way to manage withdrawal symptoms for a person who is quitting drug...
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What Is Heroin Withdrawal? Heroin addiction has been impacting the lives of millions of Americans across the nation, and the growing opioid epidemic has seen many individuals succumbing to this addiction through opioid-related overdoses. With the increased risks and dangers associated with...
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Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug similar to Morphine but up to 100 times more potent. Typically, Fentanyl is prescribed by medical professionals to treat severe pain. However, Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are manufactured and sold...
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What Are Substance Use Disorders? Substance use disorders (SUD) is another way to say “addiction.” If you cannot stop using a substance, even when you want to, feel intense cravings for drugs or alcohol, or have developed a tolerance, you may have...
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WhiteSands Provides the Opportunity to Create a New Sober Life After her experience at our Plant City Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center, Saleema is excited to begin her recovery journey upon completing our medically assisted detoxification at our on-site detox center. The...
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What Are Opioids? Opioids are drugs, either illicit or prescription pain medications, that have pain-relieving properties that individuals typically begin using as a method to treat an ongoing co-occurring disorder or physical ailment. When consumed, opioids will produce powerful feelings of euphoria...
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What Is Opiate Detox? Opiate detox involves weaning the individual off of the substance in a controlled and monitored environment using detox medications. WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab offers medically assisted opiate detox at our Fort Myers facility, where patients will be...
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What Does it Mean to Wean Off Oxycodone? Oxycodone is a potent prescription opioid medication prescribed to those who suffer from moderate to severe discomfort and pain. The drug is highly addictive and can be easily abused, creating an intense high for...
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