Detox and Treatment

With that, we cannot determine the extent to which potentially greater disease severity (and, thereby, greater potential for improvement) in the MAT group contributed to the observed MAT effect on outcomes. Given the severity of co-morbid disease in this population with chronic, relapsing disorders, however, it is unlikely that differential severity by study group would […]

We’ll be able to tell you if your insurance provider is in network with an American Addiction Centers treatment facility. Addiction medicine physicians are specifically trained in a wide range of prevention, evaluation, and treatment methods for helping people with SUD and addiction. Call your local mental health or addiction medicine department or reach out […]

The program is 13 quarter units and anticipated to be completed in one year with full-time enrollment. The 100% online program consists of both synchronous and asynchronous content. Each practicum course is synchronous—students and the professor meet via Zoom for two consecutive hours every other week during the quarter (5 meetings each quarter). All other […]

Alcohol facilitates GABA action, causing decreased CNS excitability [Figure 1b]. In the long-term, it causes a decrease in the number of GABA receptors (down regulation). This results in the requirement of increasingly larger doses of ethanol to achieve the same euphoric effect, a phenomenon known as tolerance. All patients with seizures or DT should have […]

Although the majority of Ketamine withdrawal symptoms are not physical in nature, they still make it difficult for the average user who is addicted to the drug to simply “throw in the towel” and quit using Ketamine abruptly. Symptoms of withdrawal can make it difficult to remain sober and cravings may lead the user right […]

It’s difficult to predict who will and who won’t experience alcohol withdrawal — and how severe it will be. When you stop consuming alcohol after prolonged, heavy use, your CNS can’t respond or regulate itself fast enough. Alcohol withdrawal can range from very mild symptoms to a severe form, known as delirium tremens. A counselor can […]

However, people who routinely combine the use of marijuana, drugs, and alcohol may experience severe withdrawal symptoms and should undergo medical supervision as they detoxify. These may represent symptoms of another condition, as typical marijuana withdrawal symptoms should be self-limited, and not so severe. In conclusion, the duration of time that weed stays in your […]

Some people choose to stop smoking crack without any medications and without tapering. People can experience severe withdrawal symptoms even with medical supervision, but nurses and doctors can monitor how the body reacts and treat symptoms as they occur. When people attempt the cold turkey strategy at home or without medical assistance, it can be […]

When the body is in an iodine deficient state it attempts to substitute other halides such as bromide and fluoride to fit its needs. If you think of a lock and key mechanism, you can put the key in but you cannot turn it. The same happens for the Sodium Iodine Symporter (NIS) trying to […]

You may experience symptoms like trouble sleeping, mood swings, and irritability when you stop. Even after completing a marijuana detox regime, THC can remain detectable in urine for anywhere from a couple of days to a full month. Tests for urine, blood, hair, and saliva can all be tested for THC, but most tests are […]