Addiction Recovery Blog
Drug Rehab Medical Devices Won’t Work if No One Uses Them
We're still in the midst of an opioid crisis (or an opioid epidemic, or opioid national emergency, depending upon with whom you speak). And while the US government has been criticized for not doing enough, it is doing some things. Among them is that the US. Food and...
Understanding Meth Comedown and Addiction Treatment
Speed, white snow, chalk, ice, crank, cotton candy, and go fast. These are just some of the street names for methamphetamine. As you can deduce from some of the names, the effects of the stimulant will be rapid but momentary. The ensuing meth comedown can be ugly....
What is Sisa and Why You Become Addicted to It?
It is well known that Greece has sunk into a serious financial crisis that peaked in 2010. During these difficult times, people need some type of an out for their troubles and that is when the drug Sisa made its appearance in the southeastern European nation,...
What to Bring to Rehab – Your Ultimate Rehab Preparation Checklist
As with any other facility, rehabilitation centers have their individual policies for those seeking treatment. Most of them have a recommended checklist of things you have to bring, along with those items that are not allowed. [toc] Preparing for Rehab Check-In...
Less than a Third of OD Patients Receive MAT
Many doctors, politicians and even patients overlook or resist one of the most effective treatments for drug abuse: medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with Suboxone (a tamper-resistant form of buprenorphine) or methadone. Seeing a patient rushed to the emergency room...
Getting Help: Is There Such a Thing as Naproxen High?
Admitting that we need help is the first step to healing. This is especially true if we already find ourselves sinking deeper and deeper into addiction. We want to cry for help but fear that we will be judged, rejected, and ostracized. Admitting that you can’t deal...
How to Deal with a Loved One Who is Addicted to Ativan – Can Ativan Get You High?
When your loved one is hooked on Ativan, there may be a few red flags and warnings that will surface. This is a powerful drug, and the risk of physical dependence and addiction is high, surpassing similar types of drugs. Ativan high isn’t just experience by those that...
Is “Wellbutrin High” Possible?
Can You Get High on Wellbutrin? The FDA considers Wellbutrin to be a “non-abusable” drug. You will not get a “Wellbutrin high” unless it is taken in large doses. Still, this drug has stimulant effects similar to that of caffeine intake (for example drinking coffee or...
The Dangers of Trazodone High You Should Know About: Can You Get High On Trazodone?
There are several drugs that doctors prescribe to insomnia sufferers. You might have already encountered a few like: Antidepressants (Trazodone) Benzodiazepines (Emazepam, Triazolam, etc) Doxepine (Silenor) Eszopiclone (Lunesta) Ramelteon (Rozerem) Suvorexant...
How Valium Can Become An Addictive Drug & Can Valium (Diazepam) Get You High
Valium drug addiction has been around for years. No wonder, as valium is one of the most abused prescription drugs. We already have an idea how drug addiction – including valium and other drugs – can affect our judgment and ability to function properly in...