by bwdhouston | Sep 13, 2019 | Medical Detox
Opioid withdrawal can be agonizing, especially if you quit cold turkey without any medical assistance. If you’re looking for an easy and fast way to detox from opioids, rapid drug detox may sound like a dream come true, but there are some hidden risks and costs you...
by bwdhouston | Sep 10, 2019 | Drug Addiction
Prescription drug abuse is common in America but it can have serious medical consequences. In the U.S., rates of prescription drug abuse are highest among young adults ages 18 to 25, but according to the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 18 million...
by bwdhouston | Aug 30, 2019 | Medical Detox
If you decide to go to drug detox, one of the first questions you are likely to have is, “How will I pay for treatment?” Although the cost of drug addiction treatment can sometimes be a barrier, it doesn’t have to be. There are several different ways to pay for drug...
by bwdhouston | Aug 26, 2019 | Medical Detox
Alcohol withdrawal can be highly dangerous and unpredictable, especially if you are severely addicted or try to quit cold turkey. As a result, alcohol detox at home is never encouraged and it is unlikely to be successful. However, there are alternative options that...
by bwdhouston | Aug 16, 2019 | Drug Addiction
Opioids are highly addictive drugs that can include prescription drugs and illegal drugs like heroin. Prescription opioids are prescribed by doctors to treat pain and although many people use them without developing opioid use disorder, many people also become...