Addiction Recovery Blog
What Do You Need To Know About Alcohol Rehab?
Many people are casual drinkers, but sometimes this can lead to an alcohol addiction. It can be difficult to notice if you have crossed the line and gone from a casual drinker to an alcoholic. However, it is usually harder to make up your mind to do something about...
The Pink Cloud Syndrome: What Do You Need To Know About It?
The pink cloud syndrome is a term used in the early part of recovery. It was first uttered by AA members. The pink cloud has helped many people walk down the road of recovery to sobriety. It can bring an addict great joy. Many people have admitted the pink cloud...
Klonopin (Clonazepam) Withdrawal Timeline
Klonopin is the brand name for a generic medication you may have heard of called clonazepam. It is classified in the category of benzodiazepine drugs. Klonopin is commonly used to help treat panic disorders, anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, sleep problems, and anxiety....
Anti-Addiction Vaccines
Addiction is a disease, it is often said. Since that’s the case, vaccines may be one way of preventing it. That’s not just hyperbole. The idea isn’t that far-fetched. Researchers have been working on anti-addiction vaccines for decades. It involves immunopharmacology....
How Long Does Subutex (Suboxone) Stay In Your System?
Subutex, or suboxone, is used in treating addictions to prescription opioids or heroin. Many drug and alcohol addiction treatment center programs offer subutex to patients when helping them overcome an addiction. The medication has an active ingredient called...
The Dangers of Ingredients in Methamphetamine
Many studies have shown the use of opioids is on the rise. However, an equally harmful substance is threatening the lives of people all over the world. That is the substance methamphetamine. It appears that drug users are choosing meth for a number of reasons...
Wendy Williams Admits to Living in Sober House ‘Today and Beyond’
Last month TV talk host Wendy Williams came clean about a recent reversal of her fortunes: she is living in a sober house and accompanied by a sober coach. That means the glam daytime star is living under 24-hour monitoring, driven around by someone paid to keep her...
Withdrawal Timeline for Fentanyl Patch
Fentanyl patch, also known by Duragesic, was created to provide all day and night pain relief to people who have severe, chronic pain. This medication is extended-release and is extremely potent. The transdermal patch is placed onto the skin of the patient and...
How Bad Is Heroin Withdrawal?
When someone is addicted to heroin, there can be a constant push and pull between wanting to recover versus avoiding the effects of withdrawal. Since the drug is highly addictive, it can often steer someone away from taking the initial step toward recovery. Also, when...
Can I Drink O’Douls If I’m in Recovery?
When people are in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse, they need to find ways to relax. In the past, they may have used drugs or alcohol to unwind. In recovery, they need to find new ways to unwind and feel calm. Even if they are in recovery from alcohol abuse,...