Intensive outpatient group (IOP) sessions are structured treatment modules designed to provide you with education, support, training on recovery skills, and relapse prevention skills to allow you to achieve long-term sobriety. With ChoicePoint, you can get these sessions online, in person, during the day, or in the evening at your convenience. Keep reading to learn…
Gabapentin is a highly addictive drug that produces pleasurable psychoactive effects. Sold under brand names like Neurontin, Horizant, and Gralise, it is only available by prescription. As it is a prescription medication, it is meant to be taken orally, according to a doctor’s instructions. Otherwise, people may experience negative consequences from snorting Gabapentin like: Nasal…
Addiction is a complex disease that affects both physical and mental health. While treatments such as medication-assisted treatment work wonders for physical health improvement, a therapeutic approach works best to heal the mental health effects. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a research-based treatment that helps to: Identify addiction triggers Develop healthy coping mechanisms Improve emotional regulation Adapt…
Sober living homes in NJ are a great way to sustain recovery once you have completed rehabilitation. As the name suggests, these facilities are designed to promote sobriety when someone is transitioning from inpatient rehabilitation to living independently. A few alternatives to sober living are: Aftercare program Outpatient care Virtual IOPÂ ChoicePoint is an alcohol…
Breaking an addiction is a highly individualized process. So, how long does it take to break an addiction? It mainly depends on the substance you are addicted to and one’s personal experience. Most people with addiction need should take at least 3 months of treatment, according to NIDA. Unlike old research, addiction is not something…
You might be tempted to mix Xanax and cocaine, thinking that Xanax can help you control the ‘high’ associated with cocaine use. However, Mixing Xanax and cocaine masks each other’s effect, leading to: Increased risk of overdose Heart or cardiovascular complications Polysubstance addiction as both substances have abuse potential Increased risk of co-occurring disorders Learn…
Addiction medicine doctors are certified healthcare professionals who help people overcome substance use disorders. You can find addiction medicine specialists near me by following these three methods: Calling national helpline Searching ASAM directory Reaching out to centers for addiction treatment, such as ChoicePoint More than 47 million Americans age 12 or above battled substance use…
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…
Did you know that between 2019 and 202, benzodiazepines were implicated in 12,499 overdose fatalities in the United States? Benzodiazepines (benzos) are excellent drugs for treating numerous diseases. However, their addictive nature increases the risk of a potentially lethal overdose. They carry the danger of misuse, addiction, and deadly overdose. Especially when mixed with opioids,…
Drug overdose is one of the biggest problems the US has ever faced. A recent study published by Texas State University revealed that 15% of drug overdoses were associated with benzodiazepine misuse, such as Xanax and Valium. However, Xanax is prescribed for mental illness treatment. But people often misuse it for recreational purposes. The only…
