The prevalence of drugs is a big issue in the US. The issues of Reports of increased addiction in New Jersey are being highlighted. Of 85,266 people who sought admission, 21% of them were intravenous drug users. New Jersey Detox Centers (outpatient) saw 17,244 admissions. 72% individual of the total admissions were Medicare-sponsored. This means…
No matter how many home remedies you try to get alcohol out of your system quickly, chances are, it will leave your body after completing its metabolic pathway. There are some ways to help your body process alcohol faster. But, it does not guarantee that your body will be free of alcohol after a set…
The use of marijuana is on the rise in the United States, with approximately 14 million people diagnosed with marijuana addiction in 2020 alone. This means that there is an increase in THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana) drug addiction as well. Not only does the THC addiction harm your brain health, but quitting drugs…
Can You Overdose On Marijuana? Marijuana addiction is fairly controversial as it is medicinally legal in 38 states and recreationally legal in 23 states. This leads to the perception that marijuana is neither addictive nor harmful. However, non-addictive claims are more of a myth than reality. It has been reported that 30% of people who…
Almost 87,745 patients were admitted by detox facilities in New Jersey in 2021, which is a drastic increase over the previous year. Of the different substances behind the cause of admission, alcohol weighed for about 36% of cases. It is scary to think what a harmless single drink can lead a person into. Alcohol addiction…
Ending April 2023, there were around 111,000 deaths due to drug overdose. Opioids, including fentanyl and other synthetic ones, account for more than 70% of these deaths, according to the CDC. Before getting treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), people often pose the question, ”How long does opioid withdrawal last?”. This blog gives an overview…
Fentanyl is considered a miracle drug in pain management but has a high abuse potential. Did you know that overdosing on only 2 mg of Fentanyl can cause certain death? A huge risk of overdose calls for a medically supervised safe withdrawal. Read on to find out how to safely detox from fentanyl with minimal discomfort…
Globally, alcohol is considered one of the leading risk factors for early death and disability. Alcohol is a silent killer that is responsible for almost 200 different types of diseases and injuries. Even when you want to stop taking alcohol, it is important to remember that the toxins stay in your liver for a long…
Women are at the highest risk of getting substance use disorder during their pregnancy due to consistent hormonal changes and mood swings. It is common for women to use substances like alcohol, fentanyl, benzos, heroin, cocaine, and meth during pregnancy. Quitting these substances or administering detox while pregnant becomes a huge burden for women due…
Research suggests that a lack of awareness is one of the top reasons for not seeking treatment. However, if you intend to take treatment, you will likely encounter many terms like inpatient, outpatient, AA meetings,12-step rehab, etc., So how do you decide what’s best for you? ChoicePoint has you covered if you are wounded in…