Medical detox is typically a short-term program, but answering the question, “How long is medical detox?” depends on a few key factors. At Santé Center for Healing’s medical detox in Texas, detox programs run only as long as needed, helping you begin enjoying your new life in recovery. Call 866.238.3154 to get started with treatment…
You’ve woken up to withdrawal symptoms one too many times. You’re ready to make some changes in your life. Overcoming a substance abuse problem is at the top of your list. However, one of the reasons you are still struggling with substance use disorder is that you’ve never been able to properly get the drugs…
An alcohol use disorder is a disorder that describes the correlation between excessive drinking and the negative consequences excessive drinking may incur. Often, those suffering from this disorder will continue to drink despite the results and is unsuccessful in their attempts to limit their drinking. In these instances, it is important to consider medical detox.…
Alcohol is part of almost every aspect of our society, and unfortunately, many people’s occasional use of alcohol spirals downward into an alcohol use disorder (AUD). Once someone has developed an addiction to alcohol, it can feel as though they can’t live without drinking every day. Some of these people with an alcohol use disorder…
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…
Addiction is a complex disease. It has both physical and mental aspects requiring attention so that a person struggling with a substance use disorder can heal. Perhaps the most obvious signs of addiction are the withdrawal symptoms that arise when dependency reaches a certain point. When one quits regularly abusing a substance, they tend to…
The use of opiates in America has grown exponentially in recent years. Unfortunately, this led to an increase in opiate addictions across the United States. Many people struggling with an opiate addiction may find themselves tempted to try to break free from these medications on their own. Yet, just as self-medicating with drugs or alcohol…