Key Features to Look for When Choosing a Methadone Clinic

Key Features to Look for When Choosing a Methadone Clinic

What to Know About Methadone Clinics Finding the ideal treatment to aid recovery from an opioid addiction can be daunting. With the use of opioid drugs reaching epidemic proportions in the U.S., Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) with drugs like Methadone have also...
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01/20 2021
Types of Therapy Used in Addiction Treatment

Types of Therapy Used in Addiction Treatment

Therapies Used in Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Addiction With many different addiction treatments and therapy modalities used in recovery programs, numerous factors play a role in finding each patient’s ideal treatment. The type of program best suited for a patient will...
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01/13 2021
6 Benefits of Traveling for Rehab

6 Benefits of Traveling for Rehab

How Getting Out-of-Town for Addiction Treatment Can Help you Succeed in Recovery When it comes to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, patients often find it advantageous to remove themselves from their hometown to seek treatment. When individuals can travel to a...
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12/30 2020
Can You Tell Fake Xanax from the Real Thing?

Can You Tell Fake Xanax from the Real Thing?

The Dangers of Fake Xanax Like many drugs that have legitimate medical uses, Xanax can be extremely dangerous when abused. Unfortunately, the abuse of Xanax has reached record levels over the years, impacting individuals and families from all walks of life. The...
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12/21 2020
How Long Do Opioids Stay in Your System?

How Long Do Opioids Stay in Your System?

What Are Opioids? Doctors prescribe powerful opioid painkillers like Hydrocodone and Oxycontin, which are meant to reduce post-surgical pain and ease discomfort from chronic medical conditions. Still, these substances can be extremely addictive, even when taken as prescribed. The use of opioids...
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11/25 2020
5 Holistic Therapies That Support Addiction Treatment

5 Holistic Therapies That Support Addiction Treatment

Holistic Addiction Therapies Complement Medical Treatments in Alcohol and Drug Rehabs Treating addiction is a multi-layered process with numerous facets, including detox, individual therapy, group support, and even medication-assisted treatment. To truly overcome addiction, people need treatment that goes deep into the...
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10/28 2020
The Most Addictive Prescription Drugs

The Most Addictive Prescription Drugs

Understanding Prescription Drug Addiction While the dangers of illegal drugs often grab the top news headlines due to their sensational nature, the legal side to the drug addiction epidemic in America remains just as dangerous. Prescription drug addiction has become far too...
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10/02 2020
How Suboxone Blocks the Effects of Opiates 

How Suboxone Blocks the Effects of Opiates 

What Is Suboxone? Suboxone, a methadone alternative, is an opioid agonist administered to patients who are struggling with opioid abuse and dependence. The medication is considered a combination drug made of buprenorphine (a partial agonist) and naloxone (an opioid antagonist).  
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09/22 2020
What Is Naltrexone and How Does it Work?

What Is Naltrexone and How Does it Work?

What Is Naltrexone? The opioid epidemic has been a disaster for families and communities across the country. With so many affected, there is a good chance you know someone struggling through opioid addiction. Whether they became addicted due to prescribed pain medication...
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09/18 2020