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Monday, September 24th, 2018

Breaking Anonymity and Sharing Your Addiction Story

Breaking Anonymity and Sharing Your Addiction Story When life’s circumstances don’t go as we originally intended, it’s easy to feel guilty about choices we’ve made leading us to where...
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Wednesday, July 18th, 2018

An Alcohol Treatment Center in Arizona Reports on Baby Boomers’ Drinking Patterns

An Alcohol Treatment Center in Arizona Reports on Baby Boomers’ Drinking Patterns A recent survey conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism revealed several alarming trends...
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Monday, June 11th, 2018

What is the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale?

What is the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale? Everyone’s experience with addiction is different. Likewise, everyone’s path toward recovery is unique. When it comes to overcoming an addiction to opiates,...
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Friday, May 25th, 2018

Will VR Addiction Treatment Work? Will Arizona Rehabs Incorporate Into Treatment?

VR Addiction Treatment – Will Arizona Rehabs Incorporate Into Treatment? As the opioid crisis in the United States continues to escalate, treatment options for addictions of all kinds are...
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Friday, May 4th, 2018

The Importance of Medically Supervised Detox

The Importance of Medically Supervised Detox When an addiction sufferer realizes they have a drug or alcohol problem, the decision to stop using is a tremendous first step. However,...
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Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

Adderall Abuse Among College Students

How Prevalent is Adderall Abuse Among College Students? Adderall abuse is widespread in the U.S. Young people between ages 18 and 25, particularly college students, are the worst offenders....
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Monday, March 5th, 2018

Safe Injection Sites in AZ

Safe Injection Sites in AZ Safe injection sites, also known as supervised injection facilities or “fix rooms,” provide a medically-supervised facility where injectable drugs can be used safely and...
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Monday, February 26th, 2018

Perks of Giving up Alcohol for Good: Sobriety Perks

Perks of Giving up Alcohol for Good: Sobriety Perks While the thought of giving up alcohol might seem overwhelming to some people, doing so can offer numerous long-term benefits....
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Friday, February 16th, 2018

Stages of Opiate Withdrawal

Symptoms and Stages of Opiate Withdrawal Opiates are addictive in part because they activate parts of the brain associated with pleasure. However, that is only part of the story....
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is cocaine an opiate?

Cocaine is not an opiate. Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug. Opiates are depressants.

How long does opiate withdrawal last?

The opiate withdrawal timeline varies from person to person. The initial withdrawal symptoms of opioids/opiates may appear as early as when a person misses their next opioid dose. The peak stage of withdrawal typically occurs around 30-72 hours after last use. Generally, the physical symptoms of opiate withdrawal subside within a week of the person’s last use of the drug.

What medication is best for withdrawal?

Medications for withdrawal must be prescribed by a licensed physician or other medical professional. Some common medications used in opiate withdrawal are buprenorphine, methadone, clonidine, and codeine phosphate. (Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK310652/)

How long do withdrawals last?

The length of withdrawals from opioids will vary from person to person, however, most symptoms of opioid withdrawal should subside within a week with the peak of symptoms occurring 2-3 days from the last use of the drug.

How long does it take for hydrocodone to kick in?

Hydrocodone is a prescription opioid painkiller that is prescribed by physicians to treat moderate to severe pain. Contact your prescribing physician with questions regarding your prescription for hydrocodone.

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