It’s sad to report that prescription drug abuse has become a major issue in the US. In some states, it has become an epidemic. It’s an epidemic that is affecting both the users and our communities. For the user, the side effects of painkiller abuse can be treacherous. If an addict is reluctant to seek…
There are many medications available to you to manage anxiety-related issues. For instance, your doctor might prescribe Xanax to treat a panic disorder or other anxiety-related condition. It relaxes you and also has some antidepressant properties. But, as a benzodiazepine, this medication can have a dark side as well. One can develop a substance use…
Whether you or someone you love suffers from drug addiction, you see there are actual physical and mental changes happening because of this drug abuse. Many people wonder, “how do drugs affect the brain?” Understanding how drug abuse can alter brain chemistry and create dependence is one way to realize how complex drug addiction is.…
Unfortunately, over the last ten years, there has been a sharp increase in fatalities from drug overdoses. This is mainly due to a rise in the use of fentanyl, which is a synthetic opioid designed to treat patients with either chronic or severe pain after surgery. At Santé Center for Healing, our team of addiction…
If you have ever wondered, “is weed a drug“, and you find you are using it constantly in life or are struggling with everyday situations because of usage, you have likely thought about treatment options. Is weed a drug, though? Need to know more about addiction treatment? Call us today at 866.238.3154. The Usage Of Marijuana…
Today, people from all walks of life are looking for safe and effective ways to overcome alcohol and drug addiction. Detoxing at home can be ineffective and even dangerous. Unfortunately, a lack of education and stigmas surrounding drug and alcohol abuse keeps many people from seeking treatment. Understanding treatment options can be the first step…
Today, the United States is living through an opioid crisis. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid used in hospitals and sold illegally on the street, is a leading cause of opioid overdose and death across the country. This potent drug is considerably stronger than heroin, OxyContin, and morphine, making it dangerous and hard to stop taking without…
Medical detox programs can reduce health complications and the risk of reuse through a range of individualized care. For most people, medically assisted detox treatment can include supplements, nutrition, and medication to manage detox symptoms and help them recover more quickly. Medically assisted detox also varies for those who develop PAWS or post-acute withdrawal syndrome.…
Today, across the country cannabis use is on the rise. Legalization, niche products, and synthetic strains of THC are making cannabis stronger and increasingly popular. Unfortunately, these stronger strains like delta 8 can be dangerous and increase the risk of addiction. An addiction treatment program is the safest, most effective way to prevent the side…
People across the country and in Texas use heroin every day. This illicit drug is widely used and contrary to common misconception, many heroin users maintain relatively normal lives. While many young adults may experiment with heroin, regular users are usually over 30. These people need to take the first step toward recovery. Keep in…