Is Alcohol Detox at Home Safe?
For those struggling with alcohol addiction, the thought of seeking professional help can be intimidating. Because of this, they may want to try detoxing from alcohol at home. But is alcohol detox at home safe? The answer is complex and depends on a number of factors. Many so-called home alcohol detox remedies are not reliable […]
Medication-Assistance: Why We Choose Naltrexone over Methadone
Naltrexone is a fairly new addition to the medical portfolio of medication-assisted treatment compared to Methadone. Methadone was frequently used to detoxify heroin addicts in the 1960s. It rapidly became a substitute addiction for heroin. Typically, methadone was dispensed in methadone clinics with very little, if any, co-delivered recovery-sensitive cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and/or self-help […]
What are the Main Signs of Alcohol Addiction?
Alcohol As a society, we are no stranger to alcohol. Alcohol is everywhere, available at convenience with a global impact. There are an estimated 16 million people suffering from Alcohol Use Disorder in the United States. Alcohol is often viewed as an acceptable substance to use, however, like with the compulsive use of any substance, it […]
From Alcohol to Adderall: College and Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is nothing new in college-culture, but college students have started moving from binge drinking to adderall binging. The National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has found that four in five college students drink alcohol. One’s college and university years are generally characterized by underage drinking, sometimes excessive. One report on high-risk drinking […]
