Meth Detox
Methamphetamine is a chemical derived from amphetamine. It was first synthesized in 1919 in Japan. Both were used as bronchial inhalers and nasal decongestants. It was later discovered that they also work to treat obesity. Meth is a very strong stimulant that works on...
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
Benzodiazepine withdrawal is very difficult to understand. This is mainly because the symptoms can vary greatly, with some people experiencing little to no symptoms, and others going through weeks if not months of pain and discomfort. However, a number of things that...
Signs and Symptoms of Benzo Detox and Withdrawal
Benzo withdrawal is hard and the symptoms are often almost the same as those that would be experienced from withdrawal of the medication or drug that people took in the first place. It is very important to have some awareness of what you are likely to expect in terms...
Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis is an emerging and innovative field of addiction treatment. Until about 20 years ago, if someone had a mental health disorder as well as a substance addiction, the two would be treated as separate conditions. People were also told that they would have...
Types of Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are disorders of the brain, where abnormal patterns of behaviors, thoughts and experiences are seen. There are many different types of personality disorders and they can range from mild to severe. People with a personality disorder tend to...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is also known as OCD. It is a mental illness that causes people to have obsessive thoughts, which leads them to engage in compulsive behavior. Obsessions are known as unpleasant and unwanted images, thoughts or urges, which repeatedly...