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Synthetic Opioid Overdose: A Guide To Preventing Overdose Deaths
Detox
Rhiannon McKinnon

Synthetic Opioid Overdose: A Guide To Preventing Overdose Deaths

More than 165 Americans die every day from opioid overdose. In some like Ohio, the number of deaths due to opioids more than tripled between 2010 and 2015. Synthetic opioid overdoses are on the rise because they are so much stronger than natural opioids such as heroin and prescription painkillers such as oxycodone (OxyContin) or hydrocodone (Lortab). They can be even stronger than natural opioids because they can be manufactured in laboratories instead of being produced by plants as with natural opioids. Read on for more information about synthetic opioid overdose prevention and how you can help save lives.

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December 13, 2022
Fixed-Schedule vs Symptom-Triggered Dosing in Drug Detox Treatment
Alcohol Addiction
Rhiannon McKinnon

Fixed-Schedule vs Symptom-Triggered Dosing in Drug Detox Treatment

When it comes to addiction treatment, most programs insist on fixed-schedule dosing. But how many different ways are there to administer dosage of detox medications in addiction treatment? Two of the most common methods are fixed-schedule and symptom-triggered dosing. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of symptom-triggered vs fixed-schedule dosing in addiction detox treatment.

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December 6, 2022
Tips for A Successful Thanksgiving When You've Got a Newly Sober Family Member at the Table
After Detox
Rhiannon McKinnon

Tips for A Successful Thanksgiving When You’ve Got a Newly Sober Family Member at the Table

If you’ve ever invited a recovering addict to your home for the holidays, you know that it can be a risky proposition. One moment of weakness could lead your loved one right back to active addiction. What makes Thanksgiving especially risky? It’s the perfect storm of stressors — travel, extended family, toasting with alcohol, and the pressure of perfection. But there are ways to mitigate risk and make it a positive experience for everyone. Here are some ways that you can support your loved one in recovery while helping them feel included at Thanksgiving dinner.

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November 22, 2022
Detox Admissions Process Walkthrough
Alcohol Addiction
Rhiannon McKinnon

Detox Admissions Process Walkthrough

Addiction treatment specialists at Briarwood are ready to guide and assist you through a simple admissions procedure and individualized detox treatment as soon as you are ready to begin. The following is a step-by-step guide on Briarwood’s tailored admissions process, so you can be prepared and know what to expect from the experience.

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November 15, 2022
The Timeline of Withdrawal for the Top 5 Most Addictive Substances
Alcohol Addiction
Rhiannon McKinnon

The Timeline of Withdrawal for the Top 5 Most Addictive Substances

Withdrawal varies from substance to substance and even from person to person. An individual may face severe symptoms if they have been abusing alcohol for most of their life. Or a person facing the beginnings of addiction with their opioid prescription may experience very mild withdrawal symptoms. That being said, there is no universal withdrawal timeline, so we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 most addictive substances to explore their individual withdrawal timelines and symptoms.

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October 7, 2022
What Medications Are Used to Detox From Opiates
Alcohol Addiction
Rhiannon McKinnon

Medically Assisted Opioid Detox

Opiate withdrawal is a very difficult and potentially devastating process. It’s only natural to try and seek out methods that lessen the severity of symptoms.

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September 21, 2022
Lonely man drinking after addiction transference.
Alcohol Addiction
Shehan Karunaratne

How to Avoid Addiction Transference & Save Yourself

Addiction transference is a condition when a person addicted to one particular drug gets addicted to another, while recovering from the previous drug. It is also called cross-addiction and it is a much more serious problem than being addicted to one drug.

The reasons for this multiple addiction condition are many. Sometimes, people tend to shift to another drug without the knowledge of addiction to it. Sometimes, they find the other drug to give them the same euphoric high as their previous drug. Whatever the reason may be, this condition is not good for one’s health and they should get treated immediately.

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August 25, 2022

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