A Warning…and a Sign of Hope Many of us who work in the recovery industry have first-hand experience with addiction and I am no different. In a number of my blogs, I’ve alluded to some of the things I went through as an active alcoholic. I generally try to keep the focus of these posts…
The symptoms that accompany oxycodone abuse are extreme. In fact, thousands of people die each year from abusing prescription pain pills, including this substance. With that said, people need to know about some shocking oxycodone addiction symptoms. Spotting these symptoms in loved ones is a sign that they need professional help. What Is Oxycodone? Oxycodone…
You might think that a drug is no longer in your system once its effects wear off. However, this is often not the case. Many drugs take days to metabolize fully. So how long do drugs stay in your system? The answer can vary depending on the substance, the amount consumed, and the frequency of…
Drug withdrawal symptoms are a normal part of drug treatment. Depending on the drug used, the symptoms can vary. While heroin and painkillers cause flu-like symptoms for about two days, benzodiazepines can cause symptoms for weeks. An addiction to cocaine or alcohol can take a week or more to treat. How Drug Withdrawal Symptoms Work…