How to Effectively Trial New Medication
Being prescribed a new medication to manage your mental health symptoms can surface many emotions. If this is the first time you have been prescribed medication, you may feel excited as you hope to experience relief from your symptoms. On the other hand, you may feel overwhelmed as you try and welcome this new medication […]
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Addiction
Updated on 01/17/23 When starting any treatment program, the first major step to a sober life may be detoxification. To successfully overcome a substance use disorder, it is imperative to rid the body of all drugs, alcohol and toxins to be able to successfully achieve sobriety. Once an individual stops using drugs and alcohol, they […]
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 […]
The Top 10 Warning Signs of Becoming Addicted to Medication
Substance abuse and addiction isn’t just limited to alcohol and street drugs. It can also be very easy to become addicted to medication. This can be very confusing and dangerous all at the same time, because medication has been prescribed to help treat something that might be wrong. While taking medication prescribed by a doctor […]