There’s a fine line between casual, social, and safe drinking and alcohol addiction (what was referred to as alcoholism for many years before treatment for the disease advanced). Many people with addiction to alcohol don’t know they are facing a real disease that can be life-threatening if left untreated. If you see the signs of…
To understand the definition of opiates, you must know what the drugs in this class do to your brain and body. In addition, you should understand the mechanism that leads to addiction to these substances and why an opiate detox program at Tides Edge Detox can save lives. What Is the Definition of Opiates? Opiates…
Amphetamine addiction is a problem few people expect in their lives. But about 1.8% of Americans abuse this drug, totaling just under five million people, according to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). These drugs prove highly addictive and destroy lives through their ill effects. If someone you love abuses amphetamines,…
Facing a substance use disorder or addiction to drugs or alcohol can be daunting. It can also be a very physically challenging process because of how the drugs one has been using have affected one’s system. Addiction or dependency changes how the body’s brain chemistry works, leading to often painful withdrawal symptoms when the drug…
Alcohol is abused at a far greater rate than any illicit substance. Due to its social acceptance, the introduction to alcohol is a typical rite of passage for most people. As a result, crossing the line to alcoholism or what is now referred to as alcohol abuse or alcohol use disorder is far too easy.…
Fentanyl, also known as “China White,” is the strongest of high-grade painkillers called opioids. It’s a Schedule II drug prescribed to treat pain. For this reason, fentanyl is sometimes legally prescribed for long-term severe medical conditions like cancer. However, pharmaceutical labs aren’t the only source for this manmade opioid. Increasingly, illicit drug rings are producing…
When you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, the first step is to find the help you need to detox safely. At Tides Edge Detox, we get you started on your recovery through drug and alcohol detox in Florida. Next, you will work with a counselor to develop an addiction treatment plan, which helps you…
We all face challenges in our life. While for many of us, these challenges are manageable and mundane, sometimes we are confronted with issues that require support from others to overcome. Perhaps the two most common issues affecting millions of Americans every year are depression and alcohol abuse. The first is the most common mental…
There are many types of addictions, including prescription addiction. In fact, pill addiction is common and often a gateway to other drugs. If you’re given a prescription for an addictive substance, it’s crucial to understand the different prescription addiction types. Then you can find the proper help for it at Tides Edge Detox, where our…
Are you or a loved one ready to give up alcohol? Finding the right treatment is important. Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous if done poorly. Having a medically supervised alcohol detox is the best route. Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous because the central nervous system suffers the impact of excessive alcohol use. The central nervous…
