What is a Medically Supervised Inpatient Detox?
When an individual becomes addicted to a substance, whether it be drugs or alcohol, one aspect of the addiction is the physical dependency that develops. Physical dependency to drugs or alcohol occurs over a period of time. It can be a few weeks or longer depending on the frequency and amount used by the drug […]
What Is the Alcohol Detox Process Like?
Alcohol is a social aspect in the lives of many individuals residing in Massachusetts. However, drinking in moderation is not possible for everyone. For those individuals who struggle with alcohol abuse, there are several issues that can arise from their problematic drinking habits. When alcohol has become a problem in an individual’s life, it can […]
Cocaine Detox in Massachusetts
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that is sold illegally. It comes in a white powdered form and can be ingested, snorted, or injected directly into the bloodstream with a hypodermic needle. Individuals can easily become addicted to cocaine due to its euphoric effects as well as the mental rush it provides. Cocaine’s addictive properties […]
The Alcohol Detox Process
Alcohol detox is a process that helps you to stop drinking alcohol by managing the withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Alcohol detox can take place at home, in an outpatient program, or in residential treatment center. The type of alcohol detox will depend on how severe your addiction is, the duration of your dependence on alcohol, […]
The Heroin Detox Process
The process of heroin detox is a complicated and difficult experience that can be both physically and mentally challenging. During this time, you will likely experience withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, insomnia, body aches, anxiety, depression, and more. Additionally, there may be a safety or medical concerns to consider during the detox period. Whether you […]
Benzodiazepine Detox Process
A medical prescription to drugs such as diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax) or clonazepam (Klonopin) could have been the start of an addiction to benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines (or Benzos) can help alleviate symptoms arising from panic disorders and anxiety disorders in conjunction with therapy. What may have started as a prescription medication to help with […]
What is the Heroin Detox Process?
Heroin, also known as diamorphine, is a powerful opiate. The drug comes from the opium poppy, papaver somniferum (which means sleep-inducing milk). It is usually sold as a white or brown powder that can be ingested, snorted, smoked, or injected into the bloodstream with a hypodermic needle. Heroin is a powerful respiratory depressant that is […]
Detoxing from Cocaine and Methamphetamines
Dopamine is a “feel-good” chemical that is released by the brain. Did you know that when you eat something you enjoy, such as chocolate that it increases your brains dopamine levels by as much as fifty percent? The dopamine levels even increase by the mere sight of a favorite food. Physical contact or petting a […]
