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Stay current on the latest information and healthcare articles about drug rehab treatment, drug addiction news, medical detox and more.

To beat drug addiction, one must first become aware of why addiction happens and how exactly it can affect our behavior and relationships.

Gain a better understanding of this hot-button issue by reading our blog on drug addiction news, featuring topics that cover opiate detox, alcohol abuse, addiction recovery, and more.

Thursday, November 15th, 2018

When ERs Try to Handle Opioid Addiction and Withdrawal on Their Own

Going to rehab can be costly, and many drug users are too prideful or fearful to admit they have a problem and pursue treatment in the first place. This...
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2018

Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Deaths: Why San Francisco Pays for Users to Test Their Drugs

The number of opioid-related overdose deaths has increased dramatically over the last several years. One of the main contributing factors to this increase is the greater prevalence of fentanyl,...
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Thursday, September 27th, 2018

What Is the Difference Between Opioid Detox and Methadone/Suboxone Clinics?

As you might be aware, there’s not a strong perception regarding methadone and Suboxone clinics, neither from the medical community nor the general public. Still, many people rely on...
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Thursday, September 20th, 2018

How Drug and Alcohol Detox Helps Reduce Acute Withdrawal Symptoms and Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)

If you’re addicted to drugs or alcohol and your supply runs out or you’re ready to quit, the scariest part of the next few days is the withdrawal symptoms...
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Friday, September 7th, 2018

How Long Do Alcohol Cravings Last During Alcohol Addiction Recovery?

Trying to quit alcohol when you have a legitimate addiction will bring on one of the most difficult forms of withdrawal that you could experience when quitting any substance....
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Friday, August 24th, 2018

Understanding Acute Heroin Withdrawal and Heroin Detox: A Guide for Parents

More parents than ever before have had to come to terms with their child becoming addicted to heroin, in the wake of the opioid epidemic that quickly turned into...
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Friday, August 10th, 2018

Should You Perform an Addiction Intervention Before Sending a Loved One to Drug and Alcohol Detox?

Yes, performing a drug and alcohol intervention before entering detox and subsequent treatment for addiction is the best way to start off a successful recovery. Bright Future Recovery offers...
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Friday, July 27th, 2018

How Long To Alcohol Withdrawal Headaches Last?

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are some of the strongest and most dangerous withdrawal symptoms of any drug. Alcohol withdrawal comes on quickly (within hours of your last drink), has an...
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Friday, July 13th, 2018

Drug and Alcohol Detox for Your Son or Daughter: First Steps for Parents to Take to Get your Child Addiction Help

If your son or daughter has fallen into a bad crowd and began abusing drugs or alcohol, you may be wondering how to help them. Most people will say...
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Thursday, June 21st, 2018

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Dangers and the Need for Benzo Detox

More than 15 benzodiazepine medications treat various health conditions. Long-term use of these medications can lead to dependency, but it can be dangerous to quit using benzo pills and...
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