5 Signs of Meth Use
The physical signs of meth use are generally very easy to identify as compared with those of other substance use. Meth use can also intensify or bring on a mental…
Dangers of Self-Medicating with Alcohol
If self-medication feels like the only way to seek relief, our addiction treatment center at Solution Based Treatment and Detox can help you regain what you've lost and move on…
5 Reasons to Get an Intervention Specialist
Approaching someone with an addiction is hard. You mean well, but the person struggling with an addiction may not see it that way. Plus, what do you say? Unless you’re…
Alcoholism and Childhood Trauma
Unhealed childhood trauma makes it difficult to cope when people experience emotions that are similar to the emotions experienced during the trauma. Being unable to confront and heal from a…
Signs of Opioid Overdose
An overdose isn’t always caused by illegal drug use. It can also occur with doctor-prescribed medications. Sometimes an overdose is accidental, and sometimes it’s on purpose. Regardless of how someone…
Intervention for an Alcoholic
If you are wondering if you can intervene and help a loved one struggling with alcoholism, you can. An intervention can be the motivation that someone needs to finally get…
Common Suboxone Side Effects
If you or a loved one is trying to overcome opioid dependence, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can be a very effective treatment option. If you are experiencing treatment-resistant opioid use disorder…
How Long Does Rehab Usually Last?
The length of rehab depends on many factors. A lot of people try to beat their addiction on their own, but rehab tends to be more effective. A holistic approach…
The Side Effects of Benzos
Doctors tend to prescribe benzodiazepines, or benzos, for use by patients that struggle with anxiety and traumatic stress. Benzos don't generate a high, but rather a feeling of relief, relaxation,…
Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey
Quitting cold turkey might sound easy, but it's not. The idea is that someone struggling with substance use disorder can successfully reach sobriety by strictly stopping their use of the…