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The Potential Risks of Ketamine Infusions for Those in Recovery Ketamine therapy is a relatively new treatment for depression. Until very recently, ketamine therapy did not exist and almost all ketamine use was illicit. People are still abusing it today, but there is also a legal market for it now as a depression treatment. There […]

Overcoming Methadone Withdrawal Through Effective Approaches Methadone is a medication used to treat opioid use disorders. It is one of a few medications utilized i medication-assisted treatment. Patients will switch from using a short-acting opioid like heroin or fentanyl to a longer-acting opioid like methadone or buprenorphine. By switching to a long-acting opioid like methadone,

A Look at What Prescription Drugs are Most Addictive and Why Prescription drugs, contrary to popular belief, can be just as addictive as illicit substances. Unfortunately, the medical applications of a medication does not mean they are safe by default. Prescription drug addiction is on the rise, and anyone can can fall victim to this

Learn About 7 Oh Kratom Detox and Overcoming Withdrawal 7-Oh kratom is a new substance that enhances the traditional kratom that many people are familiar with, leading to increased dependency and increased risks for your overall health. We will get straight to the point: what should you expect from 7 Oh kratom withdrawals if you

The Connection Between Cocaine and the Smell of Gasoline You would think any drug that reminds you of gasoline would be one that you’d want to avoid. However, when it comes to addiction not much will turn you away from getting your fix even if it has a chemical smell. The cocaine smell is a

Tapering of Meth and Effective Stimulant Treatment Approaches When you use meth, the dopamine surge creates intense feelings of pleasure and euphoria. These feelings are easy to chase – which is the reason many people end up using meth more than once. From here, it’s a slippery slope to addiction – but how do you

Looking at the Connection Between Drinking and Trauma Disorders There’s a strong association between trauma and problematic drinking behaviors. For many people, the connection between drinking and trauma is a complex relationship. Drinking alcohol can bring some symptom relief while you are intoxicated–but it can make common symptoms of PTSD worse, too, while causing other

Get Advice and Resources on Attending Treatment with a Warrant There’s never a wrong time to turn your life around. For many people struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, serious consequences like legal troubles or having an arrest warrant are the wake-up they need to consider treatment. But can you go to rehab with a

A Personal Account of Relapse and Regaining Sobriety When you are a former addict, a relapse can be one of your biggest worries. Having suffered from alcohol addiction for most of my life, I suffered from several relapses before I ultimately quit drinking for good. If it weren’t for the support and encouragement of South

Get Help to Overcome Withdrawals from Suboxone at South Shores The first days after quitting Suboxone are the hardest. Symptoms like nausea, vomiting, chills, and headaches are intense and uncomfortable. You might feel uncomfortable and struggle to fall asleep, making it hard to find relief. But how long does Suboxone withdrawal last? While the worst