Oxycodone vs. OxyContin: What is the Difference?
By now, most people in the United States and even around the world are aware of the opioid epidemic in America. Over the past few decades, many thousands of people have developed dependencies on opioids; many thousands have died as a result. Although our country is working hard to get this epidemic under control, many […]
GHB Drug Abuse, Addiction, and Withdrawals
Many people have not even heard of the drug GHB. Others use it daily. Although some people associate this drug with date rape, it has some positive medical applications, and it is also used as voluntarily as a recreational drug. Unfortunately, some of the people who begin using GHB for fun soon find that they […]
Heroin Addiction: Symptoms and How to Help
Heroin addiction is a serious issue and one that can be incredibly difficult to overcome. Recent studies found that the number of people who admitted to using heroin doubled in less than 10 years, making it one of the most rapidly growing addictions in the United States. Trying to identify the symptoms of someone on […]
How Long Does Suboxone Stay in Your System
Suboxone addiction sometimes causes bloating, hypersensitivity to pain, muscle rigidity, and other immediate and long-lasting health issues. Fortunately, if you know how long does suboxone stay in your system and how you can minimize the drug’s impact on your body. What Is Suboxone? Suboxone is a prescription medication that consists of buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine […]
Methamphetamine Myths: What You THINK You Know About Meth Addiction
Methamphetamine Myths: What You THINK You Know About Meth Addiction Despite — or perhaps, due to — being prominently featured in a wildly popular TV show, there are a lot of pop culture myths about meth and methamphetamine addiction that you probably think are true. You might believe that meth is instantly addictive or that […]
Why Conventional Rehab Doesn’t Always Work
Drug and alcohol addiction is overwhelmingly common in this country, but there’s still a stigma that surrounds those who struggle with it. The conventional course for drug treatment is often a rehab program. While some addicts do find success through such a program and subsequent meetings, these methods definitely don’t work for everyone. In many […]
Ibogaine Treatment and Hormonal Replacement Therapy
Most people who are living in a state of active addiction tend to let everything else in their lives go by the wayside. Bit by bit, everything else except their state of active addiction becomes de-prioritized. By the time a drug-dependent individual has entered an ibogaine detox program, it’s usually the last-chance, tail-end of years […]
Addiction and Relapse
Addiction and Relapse As of 2016 we still aren’t really sure what “addiction” means. There are many schools of thought regarding recovery from drug dependence, the model currently accepted by the AMA (American Medical Association), views addiction as a complex brain-based disease, which is chronic, progressive, completely irreversible and incurable. In short, the currently accepted […]
What Is It Like to Undergo Ibogaine Addiction Treatment?
If you’re tired of the revolving door of endless detoxes and stays at rehab that accomplish nothing, it might be time to consider the benefits of checking in at an ibogaine treatment center. While ibogaine therapy, sale and possession is currently illegal in the United States, it is legal in Mexico. Yet ibogaine addiction treatment, which […]
The 3 Best Tips for Adjusting to Life After Ibogaine Treatment
As of 2015, there are very few mainstream treatments available for people suffering from addiction to opiates, alcohol or stimulants. That’s why many people with addiction have turned to ibogaine therapy, which is one of the most effective ways to eliminate withdrawal symptoms and shake off cravings for good. In fact, ibogaine treatment has been shown […]