Do Addiction Recovery Programs Work?Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Drug Detox, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020Recovery is possible. Addiction recovery programs work. The recovery process can be a long one with many ups and downs, but it is absolutely possible for anyone seeking help. If you or your loved one are feeling apprehensive about the process or have been quick to assume that treatment or recovery does not work, there…
Who Needs Drug Detox Programs? Consider the FactsDrug DetoxBy Lucida TreatmentApril 22, 2020If you are asking yourself who might need a drug detox program, the answer may surprise you. There are many people who live otherwise normal lives, at least from outward appearances, but who are also facing addiction. They may hide it well, or they may only choose to use substances during certain times. But it…
With Benzos, Withdrawing Is DifficultDrug Addiction, Drug Detox, Substance Abuse, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 27, 2020With Benzos, Withdrawing Is Difficult The benzodiazepines, or benzos, have been prescribed since 1960 (with Valium). They are a class of psychiatric drugs with hypnotic, sedative, anti-anxiety, euphoric, anti-convulsant, and muscle-relaxant properties. Today, benzos are the largest class of psychiatric drugs prescribed with over 83 million prescriptions in 2009. For all their properties to lower…
Difference Between MDMA and MephedroneAddiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Drug Detox, Substance Abuse, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 26, 2020MDMA (ecstasy, molly) and mephedrone are two illegal/illicit substances that act as stimulants in the human body. What is the difference between MDMA and mephedrone? Some recreational drug users/abusers treat these two substances as equivalent and interchangeable. However, according to the results of a study review published in March 2014 in the British Journal of…
5 Long Term Effects of Meth That Will Shock YouDrug Addiction, Drug Detox, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentDecember 30, 2019Did you know that meth was invented in Japan over 100 years ago? It came to the US in the 1930s but didn’t catch on until the 1960s. It’s been destroying lives, families, and communities ever since. When people start using meth, they don’t consider how quickly it will take over their lives. So it’s important…
The Difference Between Opiate and OpioidDrug Addiction, Drug Detox, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentDecember 6, 2019When discussing drugs such as heroin, morphine, and other pain killers, many people use the terms opiate and opioid. Often times the words sound interchangeable, and while there is a similarity between the two drug types, there is a difference between opiate and opioid drugs. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction…
What Is the Opiates Definition?Drug Addiction, Drug Detox, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentDecember 4, 2019You may have heard of opiates and opioids and several other addictive substances. Unless you fully appreciate what these drugs are and how they can influence your life, you may not view frequent use of them as seriously as you should. If you have ever wondered about opiates definition and how it differs from the…
