What Does Detoxing from Fentanyl Look Like
Fentanyl is extremely powerful—up to 100 times stronger than prescription opioids—which is why it’s so addictive. It takes over how the brain feels pain and pleasure, making it hard to function ...
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How to Safely Detox From Alcohol and Drugs
Choosing to stop using drugs or alcohol is a powerful decision. But no one should have to go through detox alone. Withdrawal symptoms can range from uncomfortable to life-threatening, and trying ...
Physical Discomfort: Stimulant Withdrawal
Stimulants like cocaine can make a person feel alert, awake, and full of energy. But once someone stops using them, the body and brain often crash hard. That crash can come with waves of ...
Signs Body Needs Help With Opioids
Opioid use isn’t always easy to spot from the outside. It can start with a prescription after surgery or an injury and slowly build into something more complicated without much notice. ...
Overnight Admissions Calls: A CEO’s Wild Ride
As we talked, I realized that she was seeking more than help for her brother—she was seeking hope. As the CEO of a behavioral health company, I never thought I’d be taking overnight ...
U.S.Households With an Addicted Parent Impact 19 Million Children
Nineteen million U.S. children live in a household with at least one parent with a substance use disorder. According to a new study based on data from the National Survey on Drug Use and ...
The Rise in Kratom Addiction (an RN’s Perspective)
“Stan” and his buddies believed that kratom is harmless because it is sold over-the-counter at gas stations and head shops. The Sanford Behavioral Health (Sanford) nursing team (of which ...
Effects of Alcohol On The Body | Effects of Alcohol
It can start with a single drink. A celebration, a moment of connection, a little escape. But for many Texans, that moment turns into a pattern with consequences that go far beyond the glass. The ...
Sugar Free Pink Lemonade Recipe (with Blue Pea Tea)
Sugar-Free Pink Lemonade Recipe (with Blue Pea Tea): Vibrant and refreshing pink lemonade made with stevia-sweetened lemon syrup, antioxidant-rich blue pea tea, and a fizzy twist of soda. It’s ...
Sublocade Risks & Side Effects For Addiction Treatment
Sublocade, a medication sometimes used in addiction treatment, can play a role in supporting recovery. At Lakeview Health we do not use medications, like Sublocade, ...
Do Detox Teas Work On Drugs?
Detoxing from alcohol or drugs can be a difficult experience. The symptoms of withdrawal may be mild to severe, depending on the substance, a person’s general health, ...
What Happened When I Went Off the Social Media Grid
“Remember, being happy doesn’t mean you have it all. It simply means you’re thankful for all you have.” ~Unknown It was 3 a.m. when I realized I was the only person not in St. Barts. At least ...
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