There was a time when the only you could safely and medically detox off opiates was inside a medical facility. Thankfully, things have changed. Thanks to a new wonder drug called Suboxone, a person who needs to get off of their pain medication can do so, without all the hassles of checking themselves into a hospital. Now there are licensed doctors who will help you get off of Oxycontin, hydrocodone, percocet, vicodin, methadone, heroin and and all the rest, on an outpatient basis. A few trips to the doctor’s office and it’s done.
Archive for December, 2009
Finally a Better Way to Detox off Opiates
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009Marijuana Addiction is Much More Than it Appears
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009People say smoking marijuana is no big deal. That it should be legalized. And maybe they are right. But before we go out and start planting pot seeds in the garden this spring it might not be a bad idea to consider a few things. For one thing, using marijuana can lead to becoming very dependent on it. For another, it is a proven fact that marijuana use can lead to using other drugs, like heroin, meth or cocaine. From my point of view, I think the countries position on marijuana needs to be revamped. It is very antiquated and out of date. Moving carefully and cautiously into a new era of liberalized marijuana laws would be a god idea. Marijuana rehab
Alcohol Detox Requires Medical Attention
Sunday, December 20th, 2009For some people stopping drinking is not a big deal. However, NO ONE who has been drinking alcohol on a regular basis, should EVER just up and quit, without being under the direct care of a trained medical professional. The reason is it could kill them. That’s right, if the person has a severe reaction to the withdrawing of alcohol from their body, they go into a kind of “shock” reaction known as the “D.T’s” ( delirium tremens). Once that happens, and it does happen, the chances the person will die is 33%. So, don’t take any chances, find the right alcohol detox and rehab program, and do it safely.