Polysubstance Abuse Disorder: Definition, Sings and Treatment
What is Polysubstance Abuse or Polydrug Abuse? Polysubstance abuse is the term used when an individual is physically and/or psychologically addicted to multiple drugs. Polysubstance abuse is relatively common in the drug-dependent populace, and often occurs when multiple drugs are stacked together in an attempt to enhance their effects or mitigate withdrawal or tolerance to […]
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 […]
Active Military and Veterans at High Risk for Opioid Abuse
Military service is a noble calling, one that can require great personal sacrifice on the part of active military members and veterans. There are high risks involved during tours of duty and the transition to civilian life can be difficult, especially if injury or post-traumatic stress disorder is involved. One of the greatest risks that […]
Ibogaine Treatment and Early Recovery
Ibogaine Treatment and Early Recovery Although we entered the 21st century a while ago, most conventional wisdom in addiction treatment still categorizes drug dependence as a chronic, progressive, irreversible, relapsing disease, which cannot be cured and at best the person suffering from this condition can experience periods of stability where a locus of control is […]
Reclaim Your Life with Ibogaine
Reclaim Your Life with Ibogaine With the rise of the opioid epidemic which has engulfed the United States, the addiction treatment industry has become a $35 billion dollar a year industry according to SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). Over 23 million Americans over the age of 12 are addicted to alcohol […]
Staying Clean after Ibogaine Treatment
Staying Clean after Ibogaine Treatment Going through an ibogaine treatment experience is often a pivotal event in a drug-dependent person’s life. What may have seemed unattainable and impossible a few days ago, is suddenly your newfound reality; your drug tolerance has been reset, you’ve experienced whatever visions ibogaine had in store for you, you’ve made […]
Ibogaine Treatment for Prescription Pills
Ibogaine Treatment for Prescription Pills Ibogaine treatment provides a remarkably effective detoxification from numerous street drugs such as heroin, methamphetamine, and crack cocaine. Ibogaine is often used as a “last-chance” treatment by individuals who have experienced repeated failure in their attempt to get off drugs they’re addicted to, by utilizing more conventional drug treatment methodologies. […]
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 […]
Ibogaine Treatment for Dual Diagnosis
Ibogaine Treatment & Dual Diagnosis Dual diagnosis is a term for patients who are both drug dependent and dealing with a co-occurring mental disorder. Dual diagnosis is a very broad category that encompasses a wide spectrum of comorbid conditions spanning the range from relatively mild depression, to severe bipolar disorder or PTSD. Research shows that […]