When you talk to people who have completed a detox program and ask them what it was that prevented them from getting help sooner, many will say they were afraid of withdrawal symptoms. Truthfully, withdrawal from drugs or alcohol is not an enjoyable experience. Drug withdrawal describes the symptoms your body goes through when you […]
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Detox is the first step in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. The general belief is that an alcoholic will never be able to function without drinking alcohol if they are asked to give up drinking immediately after detox. This is not true, and most people go through withdrawal symptoms during the first 3-5 days
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Buprenorphine is an opioid used in the treatment of opioid addiction. It is a partial agonist at the opioid receptors. Its side effects are much milder than those of methadone. It does not cause significant withdrawal symptoms when used as an analgesic. As a partial agonist, buprenorphine causes less intense effects than full opioid agonists
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The decision to procure treatment for an alcohol or drug addiction can be both freeing and overwhelming. While you may know that you want to enroll in a program, you\’re unsure how to pick the best fit for you. Fortunately, you can use several strategies to narrow down the possibilities and to take the next
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Stress is an inevitable part of life that can pose a risk for your recovery. Many addictions start during stressful times, and you may be wondering how you’ll manage to cope without the help of drugs or alcohol. The strategies for earning how to manage stress along with your addiction go hand in hand. Figuring
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Alcoholism affects approximately six percent of adults in the U.S. and can turn into a lifelong addiction. The cycle of addiction can develop due to early exposure to alcohol and genetics. Fortunately, many people are able to seek help and take advantage of treatment facilities that are available to start the recovery process. Although many
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People of all ages and classes can struggle with addiction. For those on the lower end of the economic scale, the ability to get help when needed will be limited. Additionally, those who struggle with dual diagnoses are more likely to go undiagnosed in a lower-income household with limited access to healthcare. Understanding How Social
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Many people need medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when they go through addiction treatment. This is widely used with substance use disorders involving both drugs and alcohol. Certain medications are used to ease the symptoms of withdrawal, which could otherwise be unpleasant and even dangerous. There are two medications available for helping people curb opioid addiction: Subutex
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Alcohol withdrawal is a tell-tale sign of alcoholism. By definition, alcohol withdrawal is the body\’s reaction to the abrupt cessation or reduction of alcohol consumption after a period of alcohol dependence. In other words, if you drink too much and stop drinking, you\’ll get withdrawal symptoms. The severity of these symptoms depends on how much
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When you’ve been using drugs or alcohol for a long time, you’ve likely found yourself in situations where you had to pull yourself together fast. Maybe, you needed to sober up to face a police officer, or you might have had to avoid using drugs the morning before your child’s parent-teacher conference at school. Trying
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Seacrest Recovery Center New Jersey is a substance abuse treatment center located in Eatontown, NJ. We utilize both traditional and holistic therapies and are comprehensive in our approach. Our treatment plans are customized for each individual based on their presenting issues. By developing a comprehensive individualized treatment plan for each of our clients, we are able to create a therapeutic environment that fosters physical, emotional, and spiritual growth and well being.
