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What Drugs are Used During Medical Detox?

April 11, 2023August 1, 2022 by Price Allem

Detox medications for Addiction treatment

When a person is addicted to alcohol or drugs, part of the recovery process will include detox and symptoms of withdrawal. Depending on several factors, these can sometimes be severe, and at a minimum, uncomfortable. There are several treatment and recovery protocols that can help people during alcohol detox and drug detox. One of these methods is to use one of a number of detox medications, which help with the effects of opioids, alcohol, stimulants, and many other substances during withdrawal so that an individual can move forward with their addiction recovery.

At TruPath We know that getting started on the road to recovery can be a tough decision. We’re here to help. If you or one of your loved ones is struggling with addiction, call us today to find out more about the levels of care and types of treatment we offer.

Life After Drug and Alcohol Rehab: What to Expect

April 20, 2023July 29, 2022 by Price Allem

While your time in drug and alcohol rehab was highly structured and organized for you, life back in the real world looks very different and all responsibility is on you to manage your substance abuse disorder. It can be scary thinking about adjusting to life sober which is filled with many “what ifs”. However, there are a lot of support options for your drug or alcohol addiction in life after rehab. You just have to know what aftercare program is available and actually use it.

Can Drug and Alcohol Addiction Cause Hair Loss?

April 19, 2023July 29, 2022 by Price Allem

Does Alcohol Addiction Affect Your Hair?

There are several reasons why excessive alcohol consumption could lead to serious health issues. Although hair growth and drinking alcohol aren’t always directly related, there are certain health factors associated with alcohol consumption that could cause other health issues which could impact your overall hair growth. It’s important to remember that in the process of developing an alcohol addiction, you are causing severe stress on other parts of your body’s functions.

What Outcome Can I Expect After Inpatient Rehab?

August 1, 2022July 29, 2022 by Price Allem

Inpatient Rehab Success Rates

There are many things that you need to consider when it comes to an addiction treatment program. When you’re ready to get on a road to recovery, it’s critical that you take into consideration your own needs when it comes to addiction recovery. There are some people who live in an environment that is simply not conducive to recovery. Therefore, you may greatly benefit from an inpatient program. When you commit to inpatient rehabilitation, you will have the opportunity to live on the campus of a treatment facility and enjoy the around the clock care and treatment from a professional inpatient drug addiction team. This type of sober environment can help any individual to focus on the steps that they need to take to work through their addiction and also greatly aid in relapse prevention.

Negative Side Effects of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED) and Steroids

April 11, 2023July 28, 2022 by Price Allem

Performance-enhancing drugs (PED) have been used for decades. Famous athletes like Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and many athletes who have competed in Olympic Games that used drugs to enhance athletic performance have made headlines around the globe. In many cases, driven amateur and professional athletes don’t even care about potential side effects, they just want advantage and to succeed. There are a lot of adverse effects and that is one reason why there are banned substances. There have also been too many stories about youth athletes and drugs in sports at the scholastic level over the years.

If you or someone you know has been using anabolic androgenic steroids or any other type of PED, there are many health risks you should be aware of and there are treatment programs to help you with drug abuse. To avoid problems that can be as serious as heart failure, contact a drug treatment center today.

How to Deal with the Fear of Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal

April 19, 2023July 28, 2022 by Price Allem

No matter whether you are quitting drinking coffee, stopping smoking cigarettes, or quitting using drugs or drinking alcohol, if you are beginning the process of overcoming addiction, withdrawal symptoms will follow. There are a lot of coping methods that drug addicts can use in order to get through any drug withdrawal or alcohol withdrawal side effects that may occur when they are getting clean. Quitting drugs or stopping drinking alcohol that is having negative effects on your personal and family life is always a step in the right direction. However, many people balk at the prospect because they either know from experience or have heard about the symptoms they will experience during the withdrawal process.

If you or one of your loved ones is struggling with substance use disorders and are worried about beginning the recovery process due to the withdrawal symptoms, give us a call at TruPath. We can review our detox and withdrawal process and how we help clients manage their symptoms in order to successfully begin their addiction recovery.

Exercise and Addiction Recovery

April 11, 2023July 27, 2022 by Price Allem

How Exercise Can Help You Beat an Addiction

People who have struggled with substances are often encouraged to get back into activities they previously enjoyed, like a form of exercise, or start some new habits that can help them continue in the recovery process. Recovering individuals can take advantage of the physical health benefits of exercise and other related activities. If you are … Read more

10 Holistic Things to do For Your Mental Health Right Now

April 5, 2023July 25, 2022 by Price Allem

Ten things you can do for your Mental Health

Why Mental Health Matters Mental health is just as important as your physical health. Several health disorders are actually linked to stress such as high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. Poor mental health can also affect your relationships, work or school productivity, and overall well-being. When dealing with negative situations or … Read more

Can Benzodiazepines Cause Liver Damage?

April 19, 2023July 23, 2022 by Price Allem

Benzodiazepines can be very effective for anxiety disorders, panic disorder, insomnia, alcohol use disorder, and seizures, however, they also come with many side effects, especially in those with chronic liver disease or alcohol abuse disorder. Benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium have a high-risk potential for drug abuse and dependence. Long-term benzo abuse can lead to higher liver enzyme levels, hepatic injury, and liver damage.

12 Early and Common Signs and Symptoms of Depression

April 6, 2023July 23, 2022 by Price Allem

Early Signs and Symptoms of Depression

When you think of a person with depression, you may think they feel sad all the time, but that is not what it is really like. Major depressive disorder often manifests as more of a feeling of blandness, apathy, and a lack of energy.