It’s the first step for those ready to end problem drinking—cleansing the body of alcohol through detox. But what does detoxification really mean? Here’s a look at the process through five commonly asked alcohol detox questions. Promises has alcohol detox programs that work. If you or a loved one is affected by addiction and need …
If you’re currently living with a drug or alcohol substance abuse disorder, there is a safe way to break the habit. When you stop taking drugs or drinking alcohol, your body and brain may have withdrawal symptoms. Medical detox presents a safe way for you to accomplish your goals without jeopardizing your health. Who needs …
Promises Behavioral Health announces the opening of Bel CantoSM drug detoxification center, located just outside West Palm Beach, Fla.
Cannabis abuse is the term for a non-addicted pattern of marijuana/cannabis consumption that nevertheless interferes with the ability to maintain stable, productive daily routines. The condition forms part of a larger health problem called cannabis use disorder. In a study published in September 2014 in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, a team of Brazilian …
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Oh they showed all the signs of alcohol intoxication — the weaving, the poky movement. That was before the worms had brain surgery. By tweaking a molecular channel in the tiny animal’s brain, neurologists have found a way to genetically alter a worm so it doesn’t get drunk after consuming alcohol, a potentially promising finding …
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Quetiapine (Seroquel) is a medication designed to treat the symptoms of psychosis in people affected by schizophrenia, as well as the symptoms associated with depression and bipolar disorder. Previous studies have also indicated that the medication may have usefulness in the treatment of certain disorders related to substance abuse, including a condition called cannabis withdrawal. …
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There are two stages of withdrawal that every addict in recovery will have to go through before they can truly move beyond their dependency on drugs or alcohol. First comes the acute stage, which will begin as soon as an addict stops using and will continue for several weeks after that. During this period of …