Because alcohol is legal and a considerable part of social life, it may seem benign. In reality, alcohol is as addictive and hard to stop using as illicit drugs like meth or heroin. Alcohol detox can be hard to manage without professional support....
Medical Detox
5 Home Remedies to Help Detox from Drugs
Withdrawal can be the most intense process of addiction recovery—people around the country attempt to quit using drugs or alcohol daily. Unfortunately, the effects of withdrawal can lead many people to relapse or overdose. Professional detox...
What Is a Medication Assisted Treatment Program?
Everyone’s addiction and recovery are unique. This means that what works well for some doesn’t work for others. Some people thrive in residential treatment, while others love the flexibility of outpatient programs. Many enjoy sober living homes,...
Does Insurance Cover Rehab?
Today, people across the country enter addiction treatment every day. Unfortunately, many avoid seeking treatment due to cost, medical jargon, and not knowing how much rehab costs will be covered by insurance. Luckily, many treatment centers and...
Do I Need Professional Help to Detox from Meth?
Detox is the first and often most challenging part of addiction recovery. Detoxing from meth and other stimulant drugs can be especially difficult without medical supervision or medically assisted detox. A meth detox and treatment program is the...
Is Meth Detox Dangerous?
All drugs have long- and short-term effects on the brain and body. These effects are based on a person’s body chemistry and how frequently they use drugs. Meth can stay in your body for a long time, especially if you take it frequently. Detoxing...
How to Prevent Meth Relapse
People across the United States and New Hampshire use meth daily. Because meth is inexpensive and easy to get, it’s often used to increase work productivity or help someone focus. It’s also common in the club scene because it heightens physical...
Is Meth Deadly?
All drugs and addictive substances have long- and short-term effects on the brain and body. These effects are based on a person's body chemistry, life history, general health, and how frequently they use drugs. For many, mental and physical health...
Long-Term Effects of Meth on the Brain
People across the US and here in serene New Hampshire use methamphetamines daily. Contrary to common assumptions, people from all walks use meth for various reasons. A common party drug, meth is easy to make and easy to get. Unfortunately, like...
How Does Heroin Affect the Brain?
Heroin use is rising across the US and here in New Hampshire. As part of the opioid epidemic, many people switch to heroin after developing substance use disorders with prescriptions like OxyContin. Unfortunately, heroin is highly addictive and...