by PCT Detox Staff | Jul 20, 2017 | Addiction Treatment, detox programs
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 PCT Detox Staff | Jun 2, 2017 | Drug and Alcohol Detox
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 PCT Detox Staff | May 4, 2017 | Drug and Alcohol Detox, Substance Abuse Treatment
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 PCT Detox Staff | Apr 25, 2017 | Drug and Alcohol Detox
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 PCT Detox Staff | Apr 13, 2017 | Drug and Alcohol Detox
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 PCT Detox Staff | Apr 11, 2017 | Drug and Alcohol Detox
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... 
by PCT Detox Staff | Mar 21, 2017 | Addiction Treatment
To start with addiction help, value the resources at your disposal. While it may seem a bit trite to revisit, there is certainly something that can be done to help an addict, and to aid their quest in overcoming drug addiction. When we come to understand addiction...