The misuse of alcohol is one of the greatest risks to health worldwide. It causes 20-30% of esophageal cancer, liver disease, epilepsy, car accidents, homicide, and other purposeful injuries. For a long time, the main treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD) have been psychological therapy and social counseling. But that has had limited success. A…
When addressing the topics of depression, addiction, and teen suicide, it is imperative that our staff at LA Detox is thorough in the advice we give. We not only want to bring awareness to the increasing rate of teen suicide in the state of California, but we also want to provide information on how to…
Medical detox is a crucial step in the addiction recovery process. This procedure cleanses your body of harmful chemicals that ended up there from drug or alcohol use. The most common type of detox is one with 24-hour supervision and care from licensed medical professionals. However, ambulatory detox has proven to be another effective option…
In the last 10 years or so, Adderall abuse has reached an all-time high. Originally marketed as a diet pill in the 1970s, Adderall has now become a widely prescribed drug used to treat people with attention disorders. The stimulant has helped many people work more efficiently and keep their attention focused. However, the real…
For most people, alcohol is an intermittent pleasure. But for someone with an alcohol problem, it can become a dangerous obsession. The more serious the addiction, the more troubling the behaviors associated with it become. And the more difficult it becomes to extract yourself from its grip. And alcohol withdrawal symptoms make it even harder…
America’s current problem with opioids represents the worst drug epidemic in our country’s history. According to statistics published by the Department of Health and Human Services, more than 10 million people misused prescription drugs in 2018, while 2 million suffered full-blown addiction. All told, nearly 48,000 people died of an opioid overdose that year—a rate…
Alcohol is America’s number one addiction, affecting over 14 million people. It’s also the third leading cause of preventable deaths, accounting for 88 million fatalities each year. However, alcohol is also an intrinsic part of our culture. Not only is it accepted, but it’s also everywhere. It’s easy to get, it’s legal to use, and…
Nothing good comes from mixing alcohol and prescription medication. More often than not, the combination can interact in unpredictable and even dangerous ways. These interactions are common in the case of alcohol and Xanax. What makes the combination of Xanax and alcohol so dangerous? Let’s start by getting to know a bit more about Xanax.…
The one question that we get a lot here at LA Detox is am I an alcoholic? The answer is, that depends on various biological (genetics), environmental, and social factors. Understanding and navigating the difference between being someone who drinks and classifying them as someone with a drinking problem (alcoholism) is complicated. The question “Am…
The Use — and Abuse — of Alcohol People who suffer from alcohol use disorder and wish to free themselves from their dependence are in a complicated and even dangerous position. Not only are they dependent on alcohol physically and psychologically, but it is also readily available to them. Additionally, regular alcohol use is encouraged…