by Melissa | Oct 16, 2018 | Detox
COWS is an assessment tool used in treatment and clinical settings to help decide if a client who uses opioids needs medication-assisted withdrawal or treatment. This scale is used to determine whether to utilize drugs such as methadone or buprenorphine as part of a...
by BeachCity | Nov 28, 2017 | Detox, Nutrition, Recovery
Denial is a strong component of drug and alcohol addiction. Those who are addicted are often reluctant to admit just how much pain they are in, how powerless they feel, and how much they need help. As such, they often fail to seek help—through detox and addiction...
by BeachCity | Nov 14, 2017 | Detox, Recovery, Support in Recovery
The Thanksgiving season can be a time filled with family, fellowship, and fun—but it can just as often be a season of stress and anxiety. For those who are in recovery, Thanksgiving can be especially fraught. Not only is there a lot of social pressure and anxiety, but...
by BeachCity | Oct 24, 2017 | Detox, Exercise, Recovery
Those who abuse drugs and alcohol tend to neglect key areas of personal wellness—including sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Recovery calls for a holistic view of health, and for a robust, balanced approach to physical wellbeing. In other words, the addiction recovery...
by BeachCity | Oct 17, 2017 | Detox, Recovery
You’re probably familiar with benzos, even if you don’t know them by that name. These drugs, formally classified as benzodiazepines, encompass a number of prescription-strength tranquilizers and sedatives. Benzos are not only legal, but in some medical contexts, they...
by BeachCity | Sep 26, 2017 | Detox, Recovery, Support in Recovery
If you have a loved one who’s struggling with addiction, it’s only natural to hope they check themselves into detox and begin their journey to recovery. But of course, hoping isn’t enough. You should actively encourage them to find detox, followed by inpatient...
