Addiction

As woman sleeps excessively, symptom of Ativan withdrawal that can be overcome at Divine Detox

Ativan Withdrawal Symptoms

Ativan withdrawal symptoms are the side effects of long-term Ativan consumption. Although there’s a general misconception that prescribed medications are safer than illegal street drugs, they come with their own caveats. Long-term drug interactions with Ativan can cause a psychological addiction or a physical dependence on it. Abruptly stopping or reducing intake results in withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms can be…

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Klonopin Withdrawal Symptoms

Klonopin withdrawal symptoms can be psychologically and physically distressing, however, they are necessary for your recovery. Klonopin withdrawal symptoms arise when you suddenly stop taking Klonopin after regular, long-term use because your body develops a high tolerance for the drug. Knowing what to expect, what will happen to your body, and how to ease some of the discomfort will help…

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What Are Amphetamines?

A Guide to Amphetamines Amphetamines are a class of drugs known as central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. They are typically used in the treatment of disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Because of how it reacts with the central nervous system, it can produce feelings of confidence, increase a person’s focus on a task, or make someone feel…

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How Long Does Withdrawal Last? An Addict wonders at the duration of his suffering

How Long Does Withdrawal Last?

Withdrawal: A Comprehensive Guide What is withdrawal? Withdrawing is the body’s response to being cut off from a substance that a person is dependent upon. It can encompass both mental and physical side-effects. When someone is addicted to a drug, their body tries to make it difficult for them to give it up. Withdrawing is made up of symptoms designed…

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What are Opiates?

Origins of Opiates Opiates are medications that are derived from opium. Humans have been using opium for centuries as both a painkiller and a recreational drug. However, opiates are a more modern invention. While individual opiates may vary in how they affect the body, the overall impact is similar. All opiates are classed as narcotics. They can be helpful if…

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Opiate vs Opioid

Are Opiates and Opioids Different? By now, nearly everyone has heard about the opioid epidemic sweeping the nation. In the late 80s and early 90s, doctors prescribed opioids to clients as painkillers. But what is an opiate vs opioid, and how did both come into being? They were highly effective at stopping pain, but unfortunately were even more effective at…

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What Are Benzodiazepines?

Benzodiazepines: Everything You Need To Know Benzodiazepines belong to a class of drugs called depressants. They slow down messages traveling between a person’s brain and their body. Typically, benzodiazepines are prescribed by doctors as minor tranquilizers. They’re commonly used to relieve stress and anxiety and have many trade names and brands that people can get them under. In addition to…

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