Do you know that New Jersey witnessed a decrease in drug addiction and overdose deaths in 2023, with 2,564 reported fatalities, marking a decline from the previous year’s confirmed toll of 3,054? This indicates that more and more people are turning to rehab for help. If you are suffering from either substance abuse, alcohol addiction,…
Post drinking depression is becoming more common than ever in New Jersey, as the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics reports 3,008 deaths resulting from binge drinking. It is normal to feel depressive symptoms for around a week after drinking, but for heavy drinkers, this can go around for months and even years. Recognizing the…
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine and anti-anxiety medication. Apart from being an effective treatment for allergy-induced itching, it is also a temporary solution to anxiety-like issues that arise from alcohol withdrawal. However, it is a short-term treatment for either of the conditions. Adverse side effects of hydroxyzine for alcohol withdrawal include: Tremors Allergic reaction Heart issues…
I wish I had heard about ‘pink cloud syndrome’ before starting the treatment so I was better prepared for it. – A client at ChoicePoint. The pink cloud begins during the initial stage of recovery. During this phase, a person becomes euphoric and confident about the recovery. Once this phase lifts, maintaining sobriety can become…
Mixing lorazepam and alcohol can result in serious, lethal consequences. Not many people understand the dangers of mixing lorazepam and alcohol. Some of them are: Health complications Overdose Death Anti-anxiety medications, though very effective, also have the potential for abuse. Apart from misusing them on their own, some people also tend to combine them with…
Research conducted on naltrexone and Suboxone show similar efficacy once treatment is induced, despite naltrexone being challenging in terms of induction. Naltrexone and Suboxone are both opioid medications. Both medications have stark differences despite serving similar purposes. Major differences are related to the following: Formula Administration route Dependence potential Both Suboxone and naltrexone are FDA-approved…
There is a 37% mortality rate if alcohol withdrawal remains untreated or is not treated appropriately. It is common knowledge that alcohol is dangerous, but can alcohol withdrawal kill you? The answer is yes. There are multiple complications when it comes to alcohol withdrawal, including: Delirium tremens Seizures Wernicke encephalopathy Alcohol is the most commonly abused…
Quitting alcohol cold turkey when using it for years can result in severe withdrawal, including: Delirium tremens Alcohol Hallucinosis Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (Wet brain syndrome) Seizures People usually underestimate how dangerous and uncomfortable alcohol withdrawal can be. Stay with us to understand the implications of unmonitored withdrawal. In recent years, alcohol has claimed about 178,000 lives…
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It is heart-wrenching to note that alcohol addiction claims more lives than car, gun, or drug overdose incidents. More than 140,000 people die every year due to alcohol addiction. This raises an important question. Is the rising toll due to inaccessible health care or lack of awareness regarding the latest, flexible addiction treatment programs, such…
Klonopin (Clonazepam) is mainly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders. Unfortunately, people suffering from anxiety are often more prone to alcohol addiction. Some people may start taking Klonopin and alcohol without realizing the high addiction potential and deadly consequences. Even taking the prescribed dose of Klonopin with alcohol can amplify each other’s effect, leading to: Overdose…