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5 Steps to Recovery From Addiction
In reality, no two recovery journeys are the same. Just like everyone’s addiction is different, recovery from addiction is too. Nonetheless, there are fundamental steps to help you understand how to recover from addiction. In most cases, it involves recognizing your...
How to Detox from Alcohol Naturally & Safely
Choosing to quit alcohol is courageous. But, when it comes to alcohol detox, doing it naturally and safely involves choosing the right therapies and elements to help the body heal. Sticking to a healthy diet, drinking plenty of water, and focusing on the psychological...
Is Stopping Adderall Cold Turkey Safe?
Adderall is a stimulant used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. However, Adderall is often misused recreationally or to enhance productivity because of its effects. Stopping Adderall cold turkey may not be as dangerous as quitting other substances, but Adderall detox still...
How Long Does Hydrocodone Stay in Your System?
Hydrocodone is a potent opioid used to treat moderate to chronic pain. According to the United States Drug Enforcement Agency, hydrocodone is the most frequently prescribed opioid in the country. The drug can treat a wide range of conditions from arthritis to cancer....
6 Tips for Detoxing Your Body from Addictive Drugs
The first step to recover from addictive drugs is often detox. Detox helps people wean their bodies and mind off drugs. However, when someone goes through the detox process, they’re likely to experience withdrawal symptoms that can sometimes be dangerous. This is why...
The Known Dangers of Benzos & Opioids
Combining benzos and opioids can be extremely dangerous. Both types of drugs sedate users and suppress breathing, which is the most common cause of overdose. Not to mention, both drugs carry an incredibly high risk for abuse and dependence. Despite the known dangers...
What Does Taking Adderall Do to a Normal Person?
Adderall (amphetamine) is a prescription medication used primarily to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is classified as a stimulant that works on the central nervous system. Adderall helps you organize your tasks for the day, improve attention and...
What Does Frequent Cocaine Use Do to the Body?
Cocaine is a highly addictive drug that comes from the coca plant. Cocaine effects are usually felt within minutes. The drug enters the bloodstream and reaches the brain to increase the levels of dopamine. Dopamine works as a messenger, sending signals to different...
How Strong Is Dilaudid Compared to Other Narcotics?
Prescription painkillers come in many strengths and combinations. For people with severe chronic pain, Dilaudid is a popular narcotic that can provide pain relief. Because there are many prescription opioids with a similar makeup, many patients wonder if one narcotic...
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JOHN GAU
CORI BAIZA
AMANDA MARINELLI, DNP, BBA, AG NP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP
MARK GUDIM
RAFAEL A. MUNNE, MD