What is neuroplasticity, and how long does it take to rewire your brain from addiction? Addiction can cause both functional and structural changes to your brain. When you end your substance abuse, your brain can begin to repair this damage. Clinicians refer to the brain’s ability to reorganize its internal connections as neuroplasticity. Informally, this…
For people who have ADHD and certain other concerns, Adderall can be a life-changing medication. But if someone misuses this drug, they risk becoming addicted. In the absence of effective professional care, Adderall addiction side effects can be extremely harmful and possibly fatal. Is Adderall Addictive? Adderall is the brand name of a prescription medication…
Advances in pain management medications have allowed countless people to live much more active and satisfying lives than they would previously have been able to experience. Unfortunately, as is the case with virtually every medication, the use of Percocet and other pain pills can be dangerous. Potential problems can include abuse, Percocet addiction, overdose, and…
Xanax and other prescription medications have enabled countless people to live healthier and more satisfying lives. Unfortunately, as is the case with virtually every type of prescription drug, Xanax use can be accompanied by a variety of dangerous side effects, including a risk of abuse and dependence. With millions of people using this drug every…
At Los Angeles Detox, we understand the complexities of addiction and the challenges faced during recovery. One of these challenges is transfer addiction, a phenomenon that can often go unnoticed until it has become a significant problem. In this article, we will explore the concept of transfer addiction, its causes, signs, prevention strategies, and treatment…
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdoses claim about 250 lives every day in the United States. Nearly half of these deaths, the CDC reports, involve polysubstance abuse. Understanding the risks of polysubstance abuse can help you protect yourself and those you care about. What is Polysubstance Abuse? Here’s…
When you are experiencing certain types of pain, a muscle relaxer can be a source of immense relief. But as is the case with any drug, you shouldn’t take a muscle relaxer without asking a few important questions, such as: What side effects might I experience? How long can I safely take this medication? and…
If someone that you care about has been abusing tramadol, they are at risk for both immediate damage and long-term harm. Your understanding of how this drug effects people, and your ability to identify the signs of addiction to tramadol, can be vital tools in your effort to get your loved one the help they…
Realistically, there is no singular personality that dictates becoming addicted to substances. Recovering drug addict personality traits can be obvious or even hardly noticed. This further emphasizes the need to destigmatize rehab therapy and making false assumptions, when a person is critically ill. Still, rehab treatment facilities, being educated on how to successfully help so…
The advancement in addiction recovery technology comes with the development of the twentieth century. The idea of infusing online technology, apps, and smartphones into recovery comes as an entirely new model in behavioral health care. These types of telecommunication tools such as mobile phones and video teleconferencing, offer personal assessment, prevention, and treatment opportunities outside…