Klonopin, the brand name for the generic drug clonazepam, is a long-acting medication used to treat anxiety, seizures, and other disorders. Klonopin comes in tablet form. The drug calms brain chemicals by increasing the effects of GABA in the body and brain. GABA (Gaba Amino Butyric Acid) is a neurotransmitter responsible for intercellular communication, leading … Read more
Shortly after rising to fame as a musical artist, Lil Peep died of a drug overdose at the age of 21.
The decision to enroll yourself in a residential treatment program is as courageous and important as the decision to complete the program. Achieving a level of recovery is gratifying after dealing with a substance use disorder (SUD), mental illness, or both, but what’s the next step? Most addiction treatment centers provide inpatient and outpatient treatment … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting people of all ages in Florida and around the world. Some are losing jobs, struggling financially, and are forced into virtual academic and employment
Has excessive drug or alcohol use turned your life upside down? If you answered yes, it might be time to find a detox facility to help end the cycle of chemical dependency and addiction. The main goal of detox is to stabilize physical and mental health while providing the best opportunity for life-long sobriety. There are … Read more
The Haven Detox is proud to announce that our Director of Nursing, Stacy Riordan, was chosen as the Grand Prize winner of JetBlue’s Healthcare Heroes sweepstakes. She was chosen because, “Stacy is currently a managing nurse in the detox department of a drug and alcohol rehab center in West Palm Beach Florida. Stacy continues to … Read more
Physical dependency on alcohol is one of the most challenging issues a person going through the recovery process may have to overcome. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are often difficult to cope with, and they also pose direct physical risks to those going through a detoxification. Under such circumstances, it’s wise to consider a medication-assisted recovery. Let’s … Read more
The words opiate and opioid are often used interchangeably. However, there is a technical difference in the composition of the two drug variants. Looking at their differences can help drug users and others better understand the modern opioid crisis. Opiates and Opioids Defined The term “opiate” is generally used to refer to substances derived from … Read more
Drug overdose (OD) from addiction or other causes is growing extremely fast in the U.S. Most of the fatalities, as much as 200 each day, happen because of illegal opioids or prescription drugs.
It is hard to watch a loved one grapple with a substance use problem. You may feel useless to help them, and they may not realize or admit to having a problem. You are not alone. One step that you can take to help your loved one is to stage an intervention. What Is an … Read more
Knowing when you need help with substance use may be hard to identify. This is particularly true if you have used for a long time and feel like you have a handle on the situation. A lot of people have the same problem you do. In 2013, an estimated 22.7 million Americans needed help with … Read more
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