Addiction Treatment Blog

Medical drug detox is the first stage of treatment for substance use disorders. Medical detox treats drug and alcohol dependence and safely manages the physical symptoms of withdrawal. Alone, medical detox does little to change long-term drug use, but when combined...

Fentanyl is a highly potent opioid drug between 50 and 100 times stronger than morphine. Fentanyl addiction is extremely dangerous and can lead to death.  America's Rehab Campuses uses evidence-based treatments that can help you or a loved one successfully fight...

Heroin is used by an estimated 494,000 people in the United States and was linked to over 15,000 overdose deaths in 2017. Heroin is a highly addictive illicit opioid that can be difficult to stop using without professional help. A heroin rehab center offers drug...

Medical detox is often the first stage of drug and alcohol addiction treatment. Just like any other drug rehab program, medical detox treatments are often personalized for each patient based on factors such as age, medical history, and the substances the person was...

Vicodin is one of the most common drugs involved in prescription opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. Knowing what Vicodin is and how this drug works can help you and your loved ones stay safe and avoid a drug overdose. Those who want to stop using Vicodin but can’t due...

Let’s face it, running a behavioral healthcare lab isn’t cheap. Staffing, utilities, rent…you name it, and there’s a large investment involved. Of all the typical laboratory overheads, though, the cost of equipment can be a particular burden. Indeed, many essential...

An estimated 11% of veterans are diagnosed with a substance use disorder. Veterans tend to suffer high rates of substance abuse and mental illness due to factors such as exposure to violence, war, and combat. Drug rehab treatment is available for veterans who need...

Shakes and tremors are some of the most common alcohol withdrawal symptoms. People who become physically dependent on alcohol will adapt to the presence of this drug in their systems and require it for everyday functioning. Abrupt discontinuation of alcohol can upset...

Ceasing alcohol use after struggling with dependence and addiction can often help reverse or improve many health problems related to substance abuse. However, new scientific evidence reveals that brain damage may progress even after people become sober in their...

An experimental drug that was initially created to treat symptoms of depression could be more useful at treating opioid withdrawal symptoms. Pharmaceutical company Allergan announced that a drug called Rapastinel showed less than satisfactory results when used to...

Cocaine is one of the most commonly used illicit drugs among women of childbearing age in the U.S., where there are more than 750,000 cocaine-exposed pregnancies every year. Cocaine use during pregnancy can lead to a range of life-threatening health problems for both...

Are you a user of methamphetamine? If so, you know all about the short-term side effects this drug can have on you. However, did you know that prolonged methamphetamine use can lead to drastic changes in your physical appearance? Here are just some of the ways meth...

One of the symptoms of alcohol consumption is depression. Even if you’re a casual or social drinker, you may have experienced a slump in your spirits after your first beer. The effect is even more prevalent in those that suffer from an alcohol use disorder. But how...

Drug and alcohol use during pregnancy has long been known to cause a range of birth defects and complications such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, preterm delivery, and neonatal abstinence syndrome. Now, the findings of a new study are suggesting that opioid...

Some women use painkillers during pregnancy to treat health conditions such as back pain. But using painkillers while pregnant can cause problems for both the mother and her baby — especially when these addictive medications are misused. If you become pregnant while...

Because heroin is one of the most widely abused drugs in the country, many women find themselves addicted to heroin after they become pregnant. While being addicted to heroin at any point is never a good thing, it’s especially unfortunate when the life of an unborn...

Have you recently overheard a friend or family member talking about a substance or pill, but they referenced it by a "street name?"  Over the years, users of these drugs have come up with code names to try and throw off others who might suspect they’re abusing.  Use...

The cost of addiction treatment is a common barrier that prevents many individuals from seeking professional help for their drug use disorders. Fortunately, many drug rehab centers offer a number of payment and financing options so these individuals can receive...