Detox and Treatment

Within one day of launch, CBS4 in Denver reported that people vandalized signs on the cages. The campaign will use traditional mediums like TV, newspapers, and YouTube, but it’s also deploying human-sized cages in Colorado to grab teens’ attention and promote the “lab rat” theme. Slater says part of the issue with these approaches might […]

Other medications work by binding to the same receptors as opiates, but they do not occur naturally. While synthetic opioids are manufactured chemically, semi-synthetic opioids are a hybrid resulting from chemical modifications to natural opiates. Heroin is also considered a narcotic because it acts on the same receptors in the brain and causes the same effects as […]

The person in recovery can vicariously enjoy all the good and bad that comes with that territory, without a single drink having to be consumed. If you’re dating a recovering alcoholic or thinking about it, ask about their boundaries. Every sober person has them, but they aren’t the same for everyone. You should not feel […]

There is no one-size-fits-all for treatment, and everyone’s recovery looks different. Opioids can also be used for end-of-life pain management or difficulty breathing, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In the United States, more than 153 million opioid prescriptions are delivered each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. […]

Substituted cathinones can be eaten, snorted, inhaled or injected and are highly addictive. These drugs can cause severe intoxication, which results in dangerous health effects or even death. Two groups of synthetic drugs — synthetic cannabinoids and substituted or synthetic cathinones — are illegal in most states. The effects of these drugs can be dangerous […]

But it works only if the HIV-positive partner gets and keeps an undetectable viral load. Not everyone taking HIV medicine has an undetectable viral load. To stay undetectable, people with HIV must take HIV medicine as prescribed and visit their health care provider regularly to get a viral load test. In many jurisdictions, people who […]

Then their substance use is probably considered misuse or harmful use. Opioids are narcotic, painkilling drugs produced from opium or made synthetically. This class of drugs includes, among others, heroin, morphine, codeine, methadone, fentanyl and oxycodone. Using cocaine for a long time will lead to strong cravings for the drug. Target 3.5 of UN Sustainable […]

Visit the Alcohol Treatment Navigator web page (located on the NIAAA website) when you’re ready to search for a treatment provider. There are several forms of abuse, with varying degrees of drinking with each. As you recover from AUD, you may find it helpful to see a psychotherapist who uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. […]

Behavioral therapy can improve a person’s self-esteem and feelings of self-worth while teaching healthy stress coping mechanisms and communication tools—both of which can help prevent relapse. According to the MTF Survey, it was the second most commonly used drug behind marijuana among surveyed high school seniors, with an annual prevalence of use over 11%. When the […]

People with AUD actually experience hangovers that are more severe and more mentally and physically taxing than those experienced by the general population, even taking into account the amount of alcohol consumed. Our state-specific resource guides offer a comprehensive overview of drug and alcohol addiction treatment options available in your area. Early-stage alcoholism is the […]