Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but according to a new study, it is also when people are more likely to begin experimenting with drugs. Researchers looked at data from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health between 2011 and 2017. There was data from nearly 395,000 people,...Read More
New data suggests that for the first time in three decades, drug overdose deaths in the US are falling. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released provisional numbers recently that show overdose deaths have dropped. Their figures show around 68,000 deaths from drug overdose in 2018. The agency stated that even if...Read More
Did you know that half of all new drug users are under the age of 18? Curiosity and experimentation play a big role in teenage drug use. Many life-long addictions begin in the teenage years and can result in long-term consequences. Some drugs are more commonly abused than others in this demographic though. Alcohol...Read More
Are you suffering from Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) or want to learn more about it? Here is a handy guide to all of the burning questions you may have about this condition. What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)? Detox and withdrawal are never fun, but long-term withdrawal symptoms can be extra detrimental to...Read More
Parenting is never easy, and despite what kids think there is a lot of guesswork in it. The teenage years can be particularly rough. Kids at this age begin to rebel, testing boundaries and finding their own identity. This can make recognizing the signs of drug addiction difficult. Many of the symptoms of being a...Read More
While the US has been focused on the on-going opiate epidemic, another addiction has overtaken American youth: vaping. Vaping, or the use of an electronic cigarette that mimics traditional smoking, has been increasing among teens in the US. A liquid, typically containing nicotine but can also include hash or marijuana, is heated to generate...Read More
A recent medical study uncovered a new method for opiate detox that doesn’t require prolonged maintenance or the use of opioid drugs, but instead treats withdrawal symptoms using a combination of tizanidine, hydroxyzine and gabapentin. Hydroxyzine for opiate withdrawal protocol consists of 8mg of muscle relaxant, tizanidine, every six hours; 100mg of the antihistamine, hydroxyzine,...Read More
Heroin is by far the most well-known opioid right now. With the opioid epidemic in full swing, detox and drug addiction centers are seeing an influx of patients. Many are wondering what they can expect during a opiate detox. Here are the most common symptoms that are associated with opioid withdrawal. Common Symptoms A...Read More
