2024-03-05 22:34
Urine testing is one of the most common methods for detecting cocaine in the human body. It’s also an important step for a variety of things such as those undergoing job interviews or… Read More
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Detox to Rehab is the progressive, supportive and inclusive community, ready to help you navigate your journey to sobriety and overcome any addiction that you are battling.
We understand the obstacles, we continue to deal with the struggles, yet we also believe in the benefits of overcoming addiction and the success stories of our peers. We are all on the same path, not all are paved the same way, but with unconditional support and guidance, we can make it to the finish line together.
2024-02-25 14:54
Many people experience hangovers after an episode of heavy drinking. Hangovers don’t just feel unpleasant or annoying. They can be acutely dangerous and lead to more problematic behavi… Read More
2024-02-24 08:30
It’s no secret that abusing alcohol comes with numerous physical and emotional health risks. Unfortunately, such abuse remains a global issue, with research showing that 88,000 America… Read More
2024-01-02 19:23
The complex relationship between autism and alcoholism has been a topic of growing interest and research in recent years. While autism, a developmental disorder characterized by challenges w… Read More
2023-12-31 18:44
Understanding Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
What is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a comprehensive approach to treating substance use… Read More
2023-12-31 17:40
Finding a Sober Living and Embracing Life After Addiction: A Journey of Hope and Structure
Recovery from addiction is not just about abstaining from substances; it’s about rebuildin… Read More
2023-12-30 17:55
Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychoactive substance derived from the African iboga tree. It has gained attention for its potential to treat opioid dependence and other substance use dis… Read More
2023-12-29 18:40
Drug withdrawal is a challenging phase that occurs when a person stops or reduces the intake of addictive substances. This process involves both physical and psychological symptoms as the bo… Read More
2023-12-29 17:34
Antabuse, known chemically as disulfiram, is a medication commonly used in the management of chronic alcoholism. It acts as a deterrent to drinking by causing unpleasant effects when alcohol… Read More
2023-12-29 03:41
Pornography addiction is a complex issue that has garnered significant attention in recent times. This condition involves the compulsive need to view pornographic material, often leading to… Read More
2023-12-28 03:35
Sex addiction therapy is a specialized form of treatment aimed at individuals who have a compulsive need to engage in sexual activities. This therapy helps them understand and manage this ad… Read More
2023-12-26 18:20
Polysubstance abuse is a complex and increasingly common issue that poses significant challenges to individuals, healthcare systems, and societies. It involves the misuse of multiple substan… Read More
2023-12-21 20:42
Excessive alcohol use comes with numerous health risks, but alcoholic cardiomyopathy is especially dangerous. This condition refers to heart palpitations after drinking, which can lead to he… Read More
2023-12-12 19:21
What is a Halfway House? Understanding Transitional Living for Recovery
A halfway house, also known as a sober living home or transitional living facility, serves as a bridge between an i… Read More
2023-12-09 19:12
The opioid crisis is a pressing issue, with the National Institute on Drug Abuse reporting over 49,000 deaths from opioid overdoses in 2019 alone. Understanding the opiate withdrawal timelin… Read More
2023-12-04 22:09
The Risks of Alcohol Consumption in Lupus and Other Autoimmune Diseases: A Detailed Insight
Autoimmune diseases, such as Lupus, require careful management and lifestyle choices to maintai… Read More
2023-11-19 21:43
The relationship between Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and addiction is complex and multifaceted. Understanding this connection requires delving into the symptoms of BPD, its impact… Read More
2023-10-26 19:23
Alcohol is a widely consumed and socially accepted beverage that has been a part of human culture for centuries. However, it’s essential to understand how long alcohol stays in your sy… Read More
2023-10-04 21:25
Gabapentin, originally developed as an antiepileptic drug, has been increasingly prescribed for pain, especially neuropathic pain, and certain psychiatric disorders. Its efficacy for various… Read More
2023-10-02 21:16
Xanax, generically known as alprazolam, is a benzodiazepine primarily used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It has a quick onset and provides immediate relief for many experiencing symp… Read More
2023-10-01 20:54
Marijuana, often touted for its therapeutic properties, remains one of the most widely used psychoactive substances worldwide. However, as its usage becomes more prevalent, especially in pla… Read More
2023-09-29 20:42
Cocaine is one of the oldest known psychoactive substances and has been used in various forms for over a thousand years. Fast forward to modern times, and we have witnessed the emergence of… Read More
2023-09-28 20:20
Phenibut, initially developed in the Soviet Union in the 1960s, has gained attention in recent years as a nootropic and recreational drug. While some users laud its benefits in treating anxi… Read More
2023-09-28 19:53
Seeking help for drug and alcohol addiction is a courageous step towards recovery. However, for many individuals, the cost of private rehabilitation programs can be a barrier. Fortunately, s… Read More
2023-09-27 19:04
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is one of the most widely used recreational drugs in the world. As it gains legal status in various regions, understanding its effects on the body becomes… Read More
2023-09-26 19:01
In the ever-evolving landscape of substance abuse, one peculiar and horrifying trend emerged in the early 2000s—Jenkem. Dubbed “Butthash” or “Winnie,” this so-c… Read More
2023-09-25 21:37
Adderall, a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, is a prescription stimulant widely known for treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Though effective for many… Read More
2023-09-24 17:16
Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a powerful and addictive stimulant. Once ingested, it provides an intense rush, increased energy, and feelings of euphoria. However, after these i… Read More
2023-09-23 17:30
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is estimated to be 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and about 50 times more potent than heroin. Though it has legitimate medical uses, particularly for… Read More
2023-09-22 19:14
Opioids are a class of drugs naturally found in the opium poppy plant and can produce a euphoric effect. Doctors prescribe them to treat pain, but they can lead to physical dependency and ad… Read More
2023-08-07 20:24
In 2021, there were over 32,500 overdose deaths involving stimulants, which include cocaine and methamphetamine. Considering that cocaine is one of the most expensive illicit drugs available… Read More
2023-07-31 20:23
When an individual is treated for a drug or alcohol addiction, there are several mental health disorders that can also co-occur. In fact, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health S… Read More
2023-07-24 20:21
Alcohol addiction is a serious and prevalent issue in the U.S., affecting nearly 30 million people aged 12 and older. If you are struggling with this affliction or you know someone who is, t… Read More
2023-07-18 15:33
According to one report from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), heroin addiction affects around 1 million Americans age 12 or older. That’s roughly 0.4% of the total U.S. po… Read More
2023-06-26 19:28
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug known for its intense and short-lived euphoric effects. Understanding how long cocaine stays in your system is crucial, as this knowledge can help indivi… Read More
2023-06-23 16:27
Do you or someone you love experience alcohol withdrawal shakes when you try to stay away from alcohol? Uncontrollable shaking of the hands or body is a common sign of alcohol dependence.
Ex… Read More
2023-06-16 21:54
Are you currently recovering from drug or alcohol abuse? Whether you’ve just started this journey, you’re in the middle of a detox treatment program, or you’ve been cl… Read More
2023-06-09 21:53
Are you struggling to withdraw from heroin? This is a powerful opioid made from morphine, and its effects can be hard to eliminate from your system. Whether you’re just beginning… Read More
2023-06-02 21:52
According to one report by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), around 1.6 million U.S. individuals, aged 12 or older, had a methamphetamine (meth) use disorder within the… Read More
2023-06-01 18:09
While drug overdose deaths decreased between January and September of 2022, it remains 50% higher than before the pandemic. Synthetic opioids are the leading cause of overdoses, and peo… Read More
2023-05-25 22:17
Methamphetamine, also known as meth, is a highly addictive stimulant, and overdose rates are steadily climbing, with 50 times as many overdose deaths compared to 1999. While meth is dan… Read More
2023-05-18 22:13
There are many complications that arise from a long-term heavy drinking habit. Your body can only adjust to such a heavy intake for a little while before resulting in disorders. One of these… Read More
2023-05-11 22:16
A recent CDC study found that 75% of people who experience addiction eventually recover. That encouraging statistic shows that there’s always hope, even for the toughest addictions!
Ho… Read More
2023-03-19 16:27
In 2021, approximately 8.7 million people in the US reported misusing prescription pain relievers, and almost 3.7 million people misused prescription stimulants.
The fact is prescripti… Read More
2023-02-27 16:27
Approximately 3 million Americans suffer from opioid use disorder (OUD), and over 500,000 are dependent on heroin. Many people start off taking prescription opioid pills, become dependent, a… Read More
2023-02-27 16:24
Are you trying to kick a meth addiction?
Meth use has been on the rise over the last few years, increasing 43% from 2015 to 2019. Overdose deaths also shot up, almost tripling in the s… Read More
2023-02-27 16:19
In the United States, approximately 140,557 people die from the effects of alcohol each year, and 1 in 10 American over 12 have alcohol use disorder. Chronic alcohol use causes heart and liv… Read More
2023-02-08 18:27
Many new mothers experience postpartum ‘baby blues’, which is a mild form of depression that typically presents as mood swings, increased tearfulness, anxiety, and sleep disturba… Read More
2023-02-03 20:39
Around 35 million people worldwide suffer from substance abuse disorders. Being addicted to drugs is a terrible thing for the addict and the addict’s family. If you know someone who is… Read More
2023-02-03 20:38
Did you know that opioid drugs killed more than 68,000 people in 2020 alone? Heroin is one of the most dangerous opioid drugs a person can abuse. But what are the dangers of a… Read More
2023-02-03 20:34
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), around 2.5 million people in the United States have used methamphetamine (meth) in the past 12 months. That’s around 0.9%… Read More
2023-02-03 20:29
One out of five people between the ages of 20 and 49 die due to alcoholism. Alcohol can be as dangerous as illegal drugs like meth and cocaine. Many people have alcohol problems without real… Read More
2023-01-30 19:39
Did you know that in 2021, 61.2 million Americans over 12 used illicit drugs within the past year, and 29.5 million people had an alcohol use disorder? Substance use disorders destroy lives… Read More
2023-01-23 19:37
Today, about 902K Americans use heroin yearly. Out of this number, about 14K die each year. Those addicted to heroin are someone’s child, mother, father, sister, brother, etc. So… Read More
2023-01-16 19:36
Crystal methamphetamine exploded onto the scene in the 1990s and early 2000s. Due in part to the ability to make it out of everyday products, it became one of the most accessible and dangero… Read More
2023-01-09 19:35
During the COVID pandemic, alcohol sales and consumption increased dramatically in the United States. While we may not understand the wider health impacts of this spike for years, we know th… Read More
2022-11-30 21:55
Around 85% of people over the age of 18 have consumed alcohol at least once before. Alcohol can quickly become a serious problem if a person happens to become addicted to it. The disease of… Read More
2022-11-28 20:22
Heroin addiction is complex. And it impacts all types of people.
In 2020, around 92,000 Americans lost their lives to drug overdoses. Rich, poor, old, young, anyone can struggle with ad… Read More
2022-11-28 20:20
Did you know that in 2020, 1.5 million people in the US had a methamphetamine use disorder, and over 23,000 people lost their lives due to a meth overdose? Meth devastates lives an… Read More
2022-11-23 22:04
While many Americans struggle with addiction, the silver lining is that around 22.3 million live in recovery after some form of substance use disorder. In fact, approximately 75% of those wh… Read More
2022-11-15 14:37
Did you know that approximately 16% of adults in the US binge drink, and at least 6% report they engage in heavy drinking? Excessive alcohol use can increase your risk of heart disease and l… Read More
2022-10-25 18:24
Worldwide, more than 35 million people suffer from drug addiction. Drug addiction is a very serious problem, no matter what drug may be involved. But how does an addicted brain work?
How is… Read More
2022-10-25 18:23
Did you know that around 20% of all deaths related to opioid abuse involve heroin? Heroin is a very dangerous drug for a variety of reasons. If you know someone who is addicted to heroin or… Read More
2022-10-25 18:21
More than 2.6 million people used meth (also known as methamphetamine) in 2020 alone. While only a small percentage of the US population uses this drug, it still causes thousands upon thousa… Read More
2022-10-14 14:00
On average, over 2,200 people die of alcohol poisoning every year in the United States. Most people who die of alcohol poisoning are men between the ages of 35-64, who have a history of drin… Read More
2022-09-23 21:41
There were around 107,622 deaths resulting from drug overdoses in 2021 alone. Some of the most dangerous drugs that result in overdoses are meth and heroin. These are not only very dangerous… Read More
2022-09-23 21:40
Heroin addiction is a growing problem in the United States. A serious problem with devastating consequences. Thousands of people die from overdoses every year.
It’s easy to get an… Read More
2022-09-23 21:38
Around 10% of people in the United States alone have suffered from drug addiction in the past. Being addicted to drugs can ruin a person’s entire life. It can make a person lose their… Read More
2022-09-22 19:00
Nicole was formerly featured on True Stories of Addiction about six months ago. She shared her experience, strength, and hope with us regarding her struggles with drugs and alcohol and how s… Read More
2022-09-19 13:08
Addiction is the opposite of serenity, causing turmoil and unrest. It can be difficult to watch if someone you care about is struggling with substance abuse. You can drive yourself crazy try… Read More
2022-09-12 13:09
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 690,000 Americans have a heroin use disorder. That’s around 0.2% of the population. If someone you love is struggling… Read More
2022-09-05 13:13
No one plans to become addicted. And yet millions of lives are impacted by substance abuse every year. Methamphetamine is one of the most insidious substances impacting lives. Someone starts… Read More
2022-08-29 13:11
Adam’s life spiraled out of control after his wife left him.
He turned to alcohol to fill the void. Drinking became his coping mechanism for everything. Adam’s family and friends… Read More
2022-08-19 08:00
Adam’s Addiction Began Early
Addiction was a problem long before Adam ever picked up his first drug. While not a substance, Adam’s addiction was a behavioral addiction: video gam… Read More
2022-08-16 08:00
Experimenting Gone Bad
Corey’s first foray into drugs was innocent. He was 13 years old and simply wanted to try Marijuana. The movie Half Baked was popular at the time and he didn&rsq&hell…Read More
2022-07-18 20:44
Marijuana is a popular recreational drug. Even in the states that haven’t made marijuana legal see plenty of people using the drug for pleasure, as well as for medicinal purposes.
Thou… Read More
2022-07-16 20:41
About 16% of Americans are affected by alcohol-related blood pressure. One may think that drinking excessively is the reason, however that assumption isn’t entirely correct. Even a sma… Read More
2022-07-14 20:36
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 70 million Americans have severe sleep problems. It also reported that from 2017 to 2018, just over 8% of adults aged 18 years or o… Read More
2022-07-13 08:50
Learning Algebra, Doing Meth
The first time Nadine ever had a drink was when she was nine. Her step-brother was playing a game of quarters with his friends and thought it would be cool to tr… Read More
2022-07-12 20:35
If you’re taking the medication Flexeril, and drinking alcohol, you ought to be aware of the way these two substances interact. People that suffer from muscle spasms or musculoskeletal… Read More
2022-07-04 08:00
True Stories of Addiction: Michelle Update
Michelle was featured about 7 months ago on True Stories of Addiction. Her story was engrossing.
She was raised in a strict house. Her mom was a te… Read More
2022-06-21 23:51
The National Institute in Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism states that, in 2019, just over 25% of individuals aged 18 years old and over admitted to binge drinking in the previous month. When yo… Read More
2022-06-10 08:00
Finding Recovery Means Making a Change
Addiction is difficult for many reasons. The way it rewires the brain can make it hard for someone who is addicted to even realize it at first.
“… Read More
2022-06-01 23:26
People who are experiencing anxiety may be prescribed lorazepam as a way to mitigate the issue. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine. Also within this class of medication are Xanax, Klonopin, and A… Read More
2022-05-30 23:20
The pancreas plays a vital role in your physical well-being. Sitting between the small intestine and the stomach, the pancreas helps with digestion, as well as the regulation of energy throu… Read More
2022-05-28 22:32
When it comes to measuring levels of alcohol within one’s body, there are a range of biomarkers that are used as a detection method. Each provides an objective timeframe over which the… Read More
2022-05-11 08:00
Struggling to Cope
Dealing with the divorce of his parents and struggling with being the only boy out of five sisters, Sam began using drugs and alcohol in his early teens. “I really l… Read More
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