Archive for April 2023

Tips for families with a loved one in recovery. By Scottsdale Detox. Reviewed by Melanie French RN, MBA Family is essential in helping a loved one recover from drug or alcohol misuse. Families may assist their loved ones in overcoming addiction and living a successful life in sobriety with the correct techniques and tools. Here…

Top 10 challenges in the first year of recovery Scottsdale Detox Reviewed by Melanie French, RN MBA After a patient is detoxed and completes aftercare it is critical to understand the challenges of the first year of sobriety. The following are the top 10 challenges recovering patients have shared with Scottsdale Detox’s team. Cravings and…

Understanding Addiction as a Chronic Disease: Modifying the Treatment Approach Although addiction has long been vilified as a decision or a moral failing, current studies have revealed that it is actually a chronic brain illness. Addiction is defined as obsessive drug seeking and use despite negative effects, according the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).…

Tips and Resources for Talking to Your Kids About Drug Use By Scottsdale Detox. Reviewed by Melanie French RN, MBA One of the most difficult discussions you could have with your kids as a parent is one concerning drug usage. A recent poll by the Partnership to End Addiction found that 73% of parents are…

Post detox anxiety – ways to cope According to a study done People in early recovery from substance use, return to “normal” pre detox/treatment activities like work and social activities. Many people intend on starting new habits like exercise, yoga and eating healthier etcetera, but lack the consistency and structure to fully develop these habits…

“Kratom: An Overview of Its Popularity, Opioid-Like Effects, and Detox Symptoms” By Scottsdale Detox Reviewed by Melanie French, RN The leaves of the tropical tree kratom, which is native to Southeast Asia, have been utilized for its stimulant and painkilling properties for generations. It has become more well-liked in recent years in the US as…

Supporting Your Loved One after Substance Abuse Treatment: Tips for Success By Scottsdale Detox, Reviewed by Melanie French RN, MBA Helping a loved one following drug or alcohol treatment can be difficult but rewarding. Although finishing treatment is an important milestone, your loved one will need your support as they continue on their path to…

The hazardous and addictive synthetic opioid drug “Krokodil” By Scottsdale Detox, Reviewed by Melanie French RN, MBA A synthetic opioid medication called Krokodil has been reported to be utilized in various nations in addition to Russia. The substance, a codeine derivative, is created using a variety of ingredients, including gasoline, hydrochloric acid, and red phosphorus.…

DRUG DETECTION TIMES IN URINE Drug Approximate Detection Time in Urine Alcohol Up to 24 hours Amphetamines (including MDMA/ecstasy) Up to 3 days Barbiturates Up to 3 weeks Benzodiazepines Up to 4 days Cocaine Up to 4 days Fentanyl Up to 3 days Marijuana (THC) Up to 30 days Methadone Up to 5 days Methamphetamine…

NEW DRUG TRENDS – TRANQ (Fentanyl + Xylazine) By Scottsdale Detox, Reviewed by Melanie French RN, MBA The DEA has released a new public safety alert in November 2022 about the dangers of TRANQ. Let’s talk about it…. The DEA states: “Xylazine is making the deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced, fentanyl, even…