DEAR DR ROACH: I’m in recovery from addiction to opioids, benzodiazepines and cocaine, which I used for up to three years. I have been clean and sober for almost a year now, yet I continue to suffer ...

What Happens to Your Body During the Stages of Detox and How to Manage It Medically reviewed by Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD, DPhil Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal and may require medical supervision.

Quitting smoking is easy, I’ve done it thousands of times. —Mark Twain A common misconception shared by many people, including those with addiction, their loved ones and friends, and even some medical ...

Cannabis dispensaries are cropping up nationwide now that marijuana is legal for medical and/or recreational use in many ...

Nausea, sweating, and diarrhea are just some of the possible symptoms of opioid withdrawal. How soon those symptoms start and how long they last can vary by person, but the general opioid withdrawal ...

Cocaine withdrawal can sometimes have severe symptoms, but many detox programs exist to help you through it. Cocaine, sometimes referred to as “crack cocaine,” is a stimulant substance with addictive ...

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