by PCT Detox Staff | Jan 28, 2021 | Drug and Alcohol Detox, Substance Abuse Treatment
Learn what it’s like to detox from opioid medications and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, codeine, morphine, and more. Firstly, please keep in mind that opioid withdrawal can be dangerous if you have been using large amounts for a long period of time, if you have... 
by PCT Detox Staff | Jan 21, 2021 | detox programs, Drug and Alcohol Detox
Detoxification, or detoxing, is the process of the body removing toxins, like drugs or alcohol, from its system. Due to the complicated nature of detoxing it is imperative to safely manage withdrawal symptoms when someone stops taking drugs or alcohol. The type of... 
by PCT Detox Staff | Dec 14, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Drug and Alcohol Detox, Oregon Trail Recovery, Rehab Programs
Are you wondering how to tell social drinking apart from alcoholism? Get a better understanding of each drinking pattern and see if you or a loved one might have a drinking problem. There are a few phases of drinking, we call social drinking the “recreational” phase... 
by PCT Detox Staff | Nov 23, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, detox programs, Drug and Alcohol Detox, Portland Drug Rehab, Substance Abuse Treatment
Want to learn about what it is like to detox from Tramadol? We walk through a typical example and demonstrate the timeline and symptoms you can expect when detoxing from Tramadol. Understanding how Tramadol detox is possible will encourage you or a loved... 
by PCT Detox Staff | Nov 9, 2020 | detox programs, Drug and Alcohol Detox
What happens when you try and quit drugs or alcohol using the cold turkey method? Learn about withdrawal side effects and what to consider before trying to quit immediately. Where does the term “cold turkey” come from you ask? The term cold turkey... 
by PCT Detox Staff | Oct 23, 2020 | Drug and Alcohol Detox, Substance Abuse Treatment
If you or a loved one is struggling with meth abuse, it can be helpful to know the effects that meth can have on the body and mind. Learn what symptoms you can expect while detoxing from meth as well as the withdrawal timeline as you prepare for your journey to... 