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Common Withdrawal Symptoms of Fentanyl
The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines fentanyl as a synthetic opioid drug that’s classified as a potent analgesic or painkiller. It’s typically used to manage severe pain, particularly in cases where other opioids are not effective. Fentanyl is estimated to be about 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, which means it has…
Supplements for Alcohol Withdrawal
People that are addicted to alcohol are more susceptible to vitamin deficiencies. These deficiencies become apparent when alcohol abusers attempt to detox, either at home or during the first stages of alcohol rehab. There are several conditions believed to be related to vitamin deficiencies so it is something that should be considered when attempting withdrawal.…
Treating an Alcohol Abuse Disorder
Alcohol misuse and alcohol addiction are serious problems throughout the UK. In England alone there are an estimated 600,000 dependent drinkers and many more binge drink or regularly drink above the recommended safer drinking guidelines.1 In the UK the term alcohol misuse is generally used and this encompasses both harmful drinking and alcohol dependence.2 Alcohol…
How Your Body Changes When You Quit Addiction
Smoking, drinking and taking drugs cause significant damage to the body. Although quitting an addiction and embarking on the road to recovery can be daunting, doing so ensures that optimal health can be restored. Whether you have been struggling with an addiction for weeks, months or years, we have outlined how your body changes when…
Dangers of Detoxing at Home
Devised by medical professionals in a rehab facility, detoxing is the process of eliminating damaging toxins from the body that have been encountered throughout the administration of drugs and alcohol. As an individual decides that they want to put an end to their drug or alcohol addiction, a detoxification programme is the first stage in…