The Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) and 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…
6 Signs It’s Time to Check into Detox
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,…
Maintain Recovery This Thanksgiving Holiday
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…
Why You Should Exercise During Addiction Detox & 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,…
Is Your Loved One Addicted to Benzos?
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…
How NOT to Help a Loved One into Detox
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…
5 Ways to Help a Loved One Who’s Caught in Addiction
It’s hard watching a loved one struggle with addiction—not least because you can feel so helpless, so powerless. The truth is, there are always things you can do to help…
How a Morning Routine Can Enhance Your Recovery
Are you the kind of person who rolls out of bed at the last minute, after snoozing through multiple alarms, and scrambles to get ready for work or for school?…
Why Choose a Clinical Detox Program?
The first step toward addiction recovery is detox – ridding your body of any drugs or alcohol. Getting rid of these toxins so that they no longer influence your behavior…
Keeping a Positive Attitude During Detox
No one said that addiction recovery would be easy. It takes work, and some days are better than others. Detox is the first step toward a lifestyle free from substance…