by Tanis Hayden | Jun 7, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, detox programs, Drug and Alcohol Detox
Codependency: At a Glance The phrase codependency is thrown around a lot in our society. Often time met with either a muddled or confused definition. That is not to say that we in the addiction treatment field simply write off codependent characteristics... 
by Tanis Hayden | Jan 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
As we enter 2018, I want to send this letter to our friends, colleagues, and community partners. It is my belief that the addiction treatment field will be revolutionized this year by those of us who do the “right thing for the right reason.” A lot of unethical... 
by Tanis Hayden | Jan 9, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, detox programs, Drug and Alcohol Detox
Suboxone Treatment: Maintenance, Treatment, and Long-Term Recovery In the last 10 – 15 years, opioid-blocking medications such as Suboxone treatment have been getting more and more press. Suboxone can help with maintaining opioid withdrawal, but it also has the... 
by Tanis Hayden | Oct 2, 2017 | Addiction Treatment, detox programs, Drug and Alcohol Detox
It is a fact that you have options when it comes to choosing where you go to detox. Your insurance provider is aware of this. Your family is often aware of this, and for the most part, so are you. A detox treatment center will standardly explain to you what sets them... 
by Tanis Hayden | Jul 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
When entering into addiction treatment for substance use, most addicted individuals do not immediately start feeling better once they have removed drugs and alcohol from their system. Depending on various factors (such as patterns of use), these symptoms are liable to... 
by Tanis Hayden | Jun 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
Once an individual has made the brave and conscious decision to stop drinking, the very next step is to evaluate the need for alcohol detox. At this point, there needs to be some consideration in the individuals drinking, namely the amount which they are drinking... 
by Tanis Hayden | May 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, and more. This is what we are primarily dealing with when it comes to stimulant withdrawal and detox. Furthermore, several prescription drugs diagnosed to treat ADHD classify as stimulants, as well as a controlled substance. The... 
by Tanis Hayden | Apr 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
As we look at look at addiction through the lens of the classic disease model, one thing has stood for certain, and that is that success of the addict’s recovery solely depends on them becoming abstinent and staying abstinent through all phases of treatment.... 
by Tanis Hayden | Apr 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), roughly 32 million people in the world abuse opiates. This is including substances like prescription pain killers and illicit narcotics, such as heroin. With more than 50,000 deaths last year on drug overdoses,... 
by Tanis Hayden | Apr 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Benzodiazepines, typically referred to the shorten version of “benzo’s,” are classified as sedatives, mainly used to treat mild to severe anxiety, as well as insomnia. You’re typical benzodiazepine (such as Xanax or Valium) will come in pill form, ranging anywhere... 