The term bath salts refer to a synthetic drug capable of altering a person’s mood. This is a stimulant type of drug, and it can be very addictive to use. Sometimes called bloom, flakka, ivory wave, or vanilla sky, these illicit drugs are synthetic cathinone, which is made in a lab. If you are using…
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A recent study explored the prevalence of early-onset dementia (before the age of 65). Of the 57,000 cases they reviewed, they could attribute 57% to heavy drinking. If you’ve noticed memory and cognition struggles lately, you need to know about alcoholic dementia. Don’t try to quit alcohol abuse alone. Reach out to an alcohol detox…
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Why can’t you just stop using drugs and alcohol on your own? A person with a dependence on drugs has a strong need to use. Even if they want to stop using on their own, it may prove impossible to do. Some try to do so through at-home detox. Yet, there are numerous risks to…
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Have you been considering the need for detox recently? Are you curious about what’s involved and how it works? Have you been doing searches for “inpatient detox near me?” Have you thought about an inpatient detox center in Florida to get you started on the path to recovery? Call us today at 866.723.3127 to learn…
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Some people may think that oxycodone, also commonly referred to as oxy, can be prescribed by doctors. It’s true that it’s less dangerous than street drugs, such as heroin. However, addiction to painkillers can creep up on you. Oxycodone or Oxy is one such prescription painkiller. Because of the medication’s potency, individuals can follow their…
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There are several types of detox programs for people dealing with an addiction issue. Specific types of detox therapy will make the process of getting off drugs easier for people. At Tides Edge Detox, our executive detox center in Florida is one such type of program aimed at helping professional people recovery from substance use…
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Could you be at risk of developing a prescription addiction? Is your loved one addicted to them? Prescription medications are prescribed to treat one or more health conditions. Yet, some have addictive qualities, which means they can lead to addiction if not used properly or used over a period of time. How do you know…
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How important is it to go through detox before rehab? It’s a question that many ask as they create a plan to deal with their substance use disorder. Detox gives your body a chance to adjust to life without the substance it depends on, but why does that matter? Would you like to know more…
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An addictive personality is not a specific diagnosis but can indicate you share common traits with others dealing with addiction. Although you may be more susceptible to developing an addiction because of your personality, this doesn’t mean you can’t overcome an addiction to substances. Personalities are complicated. Genetics can play a role in substance abuse,…
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While the two terms dependence and addiction are often used interchangeably, they are slightly different when it comes to addiction treatment and recovery. Dependence vs. addiction is when you are physically dependent on a substance. Your tolerance to the substance marks this. Also, physical symptoms arise when you are no longer using the substance. When…
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