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There has been much discussion in the treatment community about whether depression and anxiety disorders contribute to addiction or if addiction can be a cause of depression and anxiety. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), mental health conditions are common among those with substance use disorders and vice versa. In… Continue reading Self-medicating With Alcohol for Anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders

Tramadol is a synthetic opioid. It binds to opioid receptors in the brain. Binding to these receptors results in pain relief, but it also leads to some unpleasant side effects. Some effects of tramadol can occur immediately after taking the opioid, while others may not appear for months. Understanding the various effects of Tramadol allows… Continue reading Tramadol Symptoms, Signs & Side Effects

What is Tramadol? Tramadol is an opioid medication prescribed for the management of moderate to severe pain. As a Schedule IV controlled substance, as classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration, tramadol use is associated with a low risk for the development of dependence and addiction. However, even when the drug is taken for legitimate medical purposes with… Continue reading Tramadol Abuse & Addiction

When making decisions about where to go for drug or alcohol addiction treatment, there are numerous options. For instance, you can choose between an inpatient program, which requires you to live on-site at a treatment center, or an outpatient facility that allows you to continue to live at home. One option that can be beneficial, especially in the… Continue reading Long-Term Rehab

Valium, which is a benzodiazepine, has become almost an ingrained part of our culture. It’s not uncommon to hear people on TV, movies and pop culture talking about the use of valium casually. That can lead people to perceive that it’s not harmful or be unaware of Valium’s potential side effects. The following highlights why… Continue reading Valium Side Effects & Signs of Addiction

Valium is a prescription medication used primarily to treat anxiety, but it may treat other conditions. It is a benzodiazepine and is also known by its generic name, diazepam. You may wonder how long Valium stays in your system — a relevant question for a few different reasons. First, there is the potential to overdose if you… Continue reading How Long Does Valium Stay in Your System?

Vivitrol is an injectable medication that blocks the effects of alcohol and opioids. It is often used to prevent relapse during and after an addiction treatment or rehab program. Vivitrol is a non-addictive injectable medication that is FDA-approved for alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder. The active ingredient in Vivitrol, naltrexone, works to block the effects of… Continue reading Treating Addiction With Vivitrol (Naltrexone) Injection

People with opioid use disorder (OUD) have more options than ever when seeking treatment for their condition. In the past several decades, new medications called medication-assisted treatment (MAT) have been approved to treat this condition. Suboxone belongs to this group of drugs. Even though it’s a very effective medication, Suboxone has the potential for addiction and abuse. It must… Continue reading Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone)

San Francisco is a hub of technology and innovation, but it’s also a city hard hit by the opioid epidemic. In certain parts of San Francisco, like Hyde Street, heroin needles litter the sidewalks and in broad daylight it’s common to see drugs being sold. It’s a stark contrast to the multi-million dollar condos and… Continue reading Drug Users Armed with Naloxone Double as Medics on the Streets of San Francisco

Detoxing is a normal, healthy process for everyone. There are small amounts of toxins in the air we breathe, the cleaning products we use and the foods we eat. We get rid of these everyday toxins by sweating, exhaling and filtering them through the liver. While the body is always working to remove these toxins,… Continue reading Drug and Alcohol Detox Diet: What To Eat When Detoxing