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What If I Need Detox, But I Don’t Have Insurance?

One of the most common reasons people avoid drug or alcohol addiction treatment is that they believe they can’t afford it. They may not have insurance at all, or they might have limited insurance coverage. …
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How to Choose the Best Suboxone Detox Clinic

Suboxone is a medication commonly used to help people overcome opioid dependence. But just like other opioids, Suboxone is habit-forming and can lead to problems with dependence and addiction. Getting help at a Suboxone detox …
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Is it Safe to be Placed in a Medically Induced Coma for Alcohol Detox?

In This Article What is a Medically Induced Coma for Alcohol Detox? How Does Rapid Alcohol Detox Work? Medications Used in Induced Coma Detox Timeline for Medically Induced Coma Detox Is a Medically Induced Coma …
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6 Tips Proven to Ease Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms

If you want to stop using opiates but keep avoiding the recovery process, it might be because you don’t want to face the painful symptoms that hit when the level of opioids in your system …
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Injectable Biosensor Chip Can Monitor Alcohol Levels in Recovering Addiction Patients

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have created a tiny injectable biosensor chip that can detect whether patients in recovery from alcohol addiction have relapsed and consumed any alcohol. The device is intended …
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Benzo Withdrawal Timeline & Symptoms: What to Expect (and What Might Surprise You)

In This Article What Is Benzo Withdrawal? Benzo Withdrawal Timeline Unexpected Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms How Long Does Benzo Withdrawal Last? Dangers of Quitting Cold Turkey How to Get Off Benzos Safely Treatment Options Protracted Withdrawal …
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5 Things to Expect During Your Oxycodone Withdrawal

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately 8.7 million people in the United States have abused prescription painkillers, including oxycodone, within the past year. Does this include you? Going through oxycodone withdrawal …
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7 Ways You Are Enabling an Addict & How to Stop it

When you love someone, it’s natural to want to protect them. However, protecting someone from the consequences of their actions, especially if that someone suffers from addiction, can make a bad situation worse. Enabling someone …

Uncover the Truth Behind Meth Detox Timelines

Meth is highly addictive and can quickly lead to physical dependence. Long-term meth use can cause a wide range of health problems including psychosis, stroke, and organ failure. It can interfere with your ability to …
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Changing Your Environment Will Help with Drug Addiction

Can a change in your environment really help with drug addiction? The answer is yes—and in a big way. Researchers confirmed this decades ago, and it remains true today. A study of heroin-addicted soldiers in …
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13 Signs of Addiction That Show You’re Nearing Rock Bottom

What is rock bottom for someone who’s facing addiction? This is a question people ask all the time because they believe that an individual has to lose everything before they can recover from addiction. But …
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Are You Exposing Your Children to the Cycle of Addiction?

Nearly one in every eight American children under the age of 17 live in households where at least one of the parents suffer from addiction. These kids are being exposed to drugs and alcohol on …
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