Author: Alex Thompson

A person using crack will become fidgety when they are on the drug, and even when they are off the drug. When they are on the drug their nervous system will be stimulated causing their hands to twitch and even sometimes the grinding of their teeth. Once it has come to light that someone is […]

Recovery Centers of America provides detox services to young adults, adults, as well as those who are elderly in the Northeast United States. While opioid withdrawal is not a fatal condition alone, its symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable. Addiction medicine is about more than just clinical care — it’s about acceptance and understanding. This is […]

Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If you’re at low risk of addiction to alcohol, it may be OK to have an occasional drink, depending on your particular situation, but talk with your doctor. If you’re […]

The best way to detox from a benzodiazepine is under medical supervision and in the care of addiction specialists. Physical symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal are slurred speech, impaired vision, vomiting, and flu-like symptoms. Rebound symptoms are possible when someone stops using benzodiazepines. Eventually, these adjustments result in neurotransmitters and other substances that exert effects in […]

This will provide insight into Molly’s destructive capabilities as well as the best and most prudent forms of treatment. Additionally, while MDMA may not be physiologically addictive, many of the drugs that are used in Molly are. Regardless of the physiological addictiveness, any drug can be psychologically addictive, and MDMA is highly dangerous due to […]

To diagnose AUD, a medical or mental health professional will conduct a thorough assessment, including exploring a person’s psychological and physical health history. They will also gather information about a person’s past and current behavior with alcohol and other substances. Many people with the condition abuse alcohol or other drugs when manic or depressed. People […]

The sooner you seek help, the greater your chances for a long-term recovery. Sometimes called the “opioid epidemic,” addiction to opioid prescription pain medicines has reached an alarming rate across the United States. Some people who’ve been using opioids over a long period of time may need physician-prescribed temporary or long-term drug substitution during treatment. […]

Alcohol is also often found in the blood of people who harm themselves or attempt suicide. A person’s BAC is the percentage of alcohol in their blood, and in the United States, a BAC of 0.08% means the person is legally intoxicated. Someone who binge drinks may experience impaired judgment, nausea, vomiting, and even unconsciousness. […]

Dosage plays a small role in the severity of withdrawal symptoms because, generally, if someone is addicted to MDMA, they are not taking small doses. Our experienced and licensed Northridge Addiction Treatment Center staff is prepared to help you overcome addiction and start on a path to lifelong recovery. We do understand, however, that ecstasy […]

You may notice this person spraying areas such as their room or car, wearing very strong cologne or perfume, or even burning candles and incense to cover it. This is concerning especially if this is a new behavior. Increased drug abuse can lead to anxiety or paranoia, especially if the drug has left their system […]