KRATOM DETOX In order to be safe, detox must be medically monitored by professionals trained to assist in the event of an emergency, as well as to ensure comfort and ease symptoms during withdrawal. Kratom has become a substance widely used across the globe. The leaves of the namesake kratom tree have long been used…

TRAMADOL DETOX In order to be safe, detox must be medically monitored by professionals trained to assist in the event of an emergency, as well as to ensure comfort and ease symptoms during withdrawal. What is Tramadol Withdrawal? Once a person develops a dependence to tramadol, stopping the drug will cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Even…

MY DOCTOR STOPPED MY PRESCRIPTION FOR MY PAIN MEDICATION Pain patients are being cut off from their drugs. Pain management doctors are refusing to fill their patients prescriptions and cutting them off cold turkey. Many people experience severe pain related to injury or surgery. Patients who are suffering can be prescribed a vast spectrum of…

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? Narcotics vs Opioids vs Benzodiazepines What Are Narcotics? The term narcotic has historically been used to refer to a number of mind-altering substances as well as to provide a broad legal designation for a range of illicit drugs; today, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) more specifically defines narcotic drugs as those that relieve…

THE FACTS ABOUT OPIOIDS In 2017, more than 244 million prescriptions were written and filled for opioids. WHAT ARE OPIOIDS? Opiates are medications used to relieve pain. They work by reducing the intensity of the pain signals sent to the brain. They also affect brain centers that deal with emotions and diminish the effect of…

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY DOCTOR REFUSES TO PRESCRIBE ME PAIN MEDS? Because of these trends, many patients are being cut off from their pain pills with little or no notice. ​ WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY DOCTOR STOPS MY PAIN MEDS? Opioids—including morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone and fentanyl—are extremely effective for treating acute…

WHAT IF MY DOCTOR STOPS MY PRESCRIPTION FOR MY PAIN MEDICATION? Pain patients are being cut off from their drugs. Pain management doctors are refusing to fill their patients prescriptions and cutting them off cold turkey. WHY ARE DOCTORS CUTTING PATIENTS OFF OF THEIR LEGALLY PRESCRIBED DRUGS? Many people experience severe pain related to injury…

SELECTING THE RIGHT DETOX FACILITY Choosing the right clinic for your detox can make a huge difference in your journey to sobriety. Taking the first steps to recovery can be physically and mentally painful. Unfortunately, many detox and treatment facilities take advantage of patients when they are most fragile. ​ If you are reading this,…

WHY DETOX FROM BENZOS? In order to be safe, detox must be medically monitored by professionals trained to assist in the event of an emergency, as well as to ensure comfort and ease symptoms during withdrawal. What Are The Dangers of Benzodiazepine At-Home Detox? Benzodiazepine detoxification is one of the most dangerous detoxifications because it is…