What Is Drug Detox and How Can It Help You? When you’re struggling with substance abuse or addiction, the goal is to break that addiction and live a clean and sober life. But what is drug detox and how does it help? A licensed drug detox program can help you break the cycle of addiction,…
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If you have an alcohol use disorder (AUD), you may find that if you don’t drink, you experience serious withdrawal symptoms. These problems that happen when you stop indicate that you have a serious alcohol addiction. However, you must get through these symptoms if you want to start recovery. To keep yourself safe, you need…
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There are many correlations between addiction and your physical health. Put simply, addiction is not good for your physical health. When your physical health is poor, it puts you at higher risk for catching viruses, like COVID-19, and getting infections. Once the virus is in your body, it will be harder to fight it off…
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Learning About the Real Opiate Definition The true opiate definition is a drug that contains opium. As more people struggle with an addiction to opiates, treatment programs are opening to help meet the needs of clients. Doctors prescribe opiates legally in the form of oxycodone, Percocet, and other pain medications. But as tolerance builds, individuals…
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You might start socially drinking or using a drug with no intention of misusing the substance. Prescription pain medication can ease your pain after a surgery or injury, but eventually, you build up a tolerance. Once you start using more of the medication than you are prescribed, drug misuse begins. If you find yourself falling…
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Taking that first step to seek help for an addiction problem can feel overwhelming. You may have lived in denial for a long time, or you may be like some, who knew they needed help but have been too afraid to take that first step. It takes courage to finally admit you need help, and…
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Many people have used some drug terms interchangeably, such as Opioid and Opiate. However, are they the same? If not, what are the differences? Most people understand the crisis centered around opioids but don’t hear as much about the term opiates. You may have wondered if certain medicines that have opioids in it are similar…
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If you’re looking for quality drug addiction treatment services, you know you need to find a facility that can provide you with options. That way you can choose what works for your needs, and get a treatment program that’s actually going to help you succeed. A Florida medical detox center provides the quality service you’re looking…
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Detox at a Jacksonville, FL Addiction Treatment Center Once you decide to stop abusing drugs or alcohol, it’s time to contact a Jacksonville, FL addiction treatment center. At Tides Edge Detox, we provide medically-assisted detox for a safe withdrawal from drugs or alcohol. We understand the importance of getting the support you need during detox…
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When you are ready to take your life back from addiction, Tides Edge Detox is a phone call away. As a Jacksonville, FL rehab center, we are there when you want to detox from drugs or alcohol and don’t want to do it alone. Get the treatment you deserve in a professional setting so that…
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