Detox and Treatment

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 […]

Whether you are contemplating this decision or it’s already been made, you should be proud of yourself for taking this important first step. You may have heard people say, “once they hit rock bottom, they’ll get help.” This saying is dangerous because it encourages a person to keep going until they are near death or […]

Counselors may select from a menu of services that meet the specific medical, mental, social, occupational, family, and legal needs of their patients to help in their recovery. The chronic nature of addiction means that for some people relapse, or a return to drug use after an attempt to stop, can be part of the […]

The liquid form of ketamine is often stolen from veterinary offices and then sold as a recreational drug. The liquid form of the drug can also be heated and evaporated, leaving a white powder that is then snorted or orally ingested. Ketamine is often combined with other illicit substances, particularly opiates, marijuana, and alcohol. Your […]