Withdrawal can be a daunting process but a necessary one in healing from the disease of addiction. For individuals who abuse meth, the fear of…
When individuals use drugs or alcohol even recreationally, they can develop a dependency or addiction. The more potent the substance and the more frequent the…
Alprazolam is a prescription medication widely used to treat anxiety and panic disorders and is sold under the brand name Xanax. Because it is a…
In recent years, Texas has faced significant challenges with drug addiction, impacting communities across the state. Texas’ major cities are often comprised of smaller cities…
Q & A with Santé’s Medical Director, Melissa Pennington, D.O. WHAT ARE OPIOIDS? Opioids, sometimes referred to as narcotics, are pain medications prescribed by…
Withdrawing from alcohol is not only extremely uncomfortable but can also be dangerous. Alcohol detox in Texas can make the process safer, but what is…
Your brain is the computer of life. It governs bodily functions that we rarely contemplate like blinking your eyes, breathing, and movement. These and more…
You hear about the opioid epidemic often on the news, and justifiably so. The number of people struggling with heroin or other opioid addictions has…
Substance abuse triggers profound changes in your brain. It interferes with normal functions and, perhaps more alarmingly, clouds judgment—one of those risks common to individuals…
Many people who abuse drugs have their substance of choice. However, this doesn’t mean they only use that substance. Instead, it means an individual just…
