What is the Difference Between Inpatient Detox and Outpatient Detox for Heroin?
Choosing the Right Detox for Heroin Heroin addiction is extremely intense and life-threatening. In fact, 47,600 people died from heroin overdoses in 2017 and the number keeps climbing every year. Heroin is highly addictive, making it extremely hard for people to stop using it on their own. Heroin gives the body a very large amount […]
How Can Clonidine Manage Withdrawal Symptoms?
What is Clonidine? According to Medline, Clonidine was originally intended to treat high blood pressure or symptoms associated with ADHD. Clonidine treats high blood pressure by decreasing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body. Clonidine extended-release tablets may treat ADHD by affecting the part […]
What are the Different Drugs Used for Heroin and Opioid Detox?
Understanding Heroin and Opioid Detox According to SHADAC, the overdose death rate from all opioids tripled between 2011 and 2020 from 7.3 deaths per 100,000 people to 21.4 deaths per 100,000 people. These harrowing statistics certainly make a strong case for medical detoxification. It is dangerous to quit “cold turkey” when struggling with addiction to […]
What is the Timeline for Withdrawal from Opioids?
Getting Clean from Opioids Making the decision to finally get clean from opioids is the most important step in your life. Chances are, you have tried to control your use but are unable to withdrawal from opioids. This is completely normal because one of the major signs of addiction is the inability to control use. […]
Can I Detox From Methadone?
What is Detox from Methadone Like? Methadone is a long-acting opioid medication. It was originally designed to help people in treatment struggling with addiction to opioids, such as heroin. It is used to slowly wean people off of heroin and opioids so that they do not experience sudden and unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. However, methadone in […]
Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline
Heroin Withdrawal Aside from making the decision to finally get help, one of the biggest obstacles of heroin addiction is detoxing. Chances are, you have experienced being “dope sick” when you haven’t had heroin for a certain period of time. That is actually the beginning of the symptoms of heroin withdrawal, and it can be […]
How Do I Detox From Benzodiazepines?
Detox from Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines are highly addictive medications. They are used to help treat anxiety, sleep issues, and even seizures. They work to calm the body and can be a great, helpful tool for many people when used as prescribed. There are many different types of Benzodiazepines, as they differ in strength and onset time. […]
What is the Best Way to Get Clean from Heroin and Opioids?
Ready to Get Clean from Heroin and Opioids? Opioids are an extremely addictive medication, so it is no surprise that opioid addiction and overdoses are on the rise. As opioids become more expensive and difficult to obtain, many people turn to heroin in order to fulfill their needs. The more opioids someone takes, the more […]
How to Get Clean From Opioids
Get Clean from Opioids You’ve tried to control, slow down or stop your use of opioids. But, you can’t. It might even feel like it is impossible to stop taking your opioids, and that is because it is. One of the hallmarks of addiction is not being able to control your use and, chances are, […]
Is Quitting Heroin Cold Turkey a Good Idea?
Can I Quit Heroin Cold Turkey? One of the many hallmarks of drug or alcohol addiction is the inability to stop or slow down use. Chances are, you have tried before to control your heroin use, only to later be met with a binge session. It can be very disheartening when you try to control […]