Author Archives: Drew Powell

Drug Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timelines, and Treatment

Drug Withdrawal

One of the most difficult obstacles to overcome on the path of recovery may be drug withdrawal. As far as the drug is alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or stimulants, the physical and psychological effects of stopping it can be decidedly intense (indeed, sometimes hazardous, without appropriate care). In the blog post, we are going to discuss […]

Find Medical Detox Facilities Near You in Denver, Colorado

Medical Detox Facilities

Are you or someone you love in need of a safe, supportive place to start the process of recovery from drug or alcohol addiction? The first step to recovery is locating a medical detox center near your location in Denver, Colorado. It is not always easy, but with assistance, detox may become a first step […]

The Power of Mindfulness in Early Recovery

Detoxification and other addiction treatment modalities in a rehab environment are major adjustments for people in early recovery. Body and mind are suddenly challenged in ways that can cause stress and anxiety. A patient in detoxification may experience a whole range of unpleasant symptoms and sensations such as headaches, insomnia, fatigue, irritability, heart palpitations, shallow […]

Study Links Better Sleep Habits With Reduced Hazardous Drinking

“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise,” wrote Benjamin Franklin in Poor Richard’s Almanack in the 18th century. “It’s important to get enough sleep. Sleep helps keep your mind and body healthy,” reads more recent advice from the US Department of Health and Human Services.  Getting enough sleep […]

The Deadly Challenge of Fentanyl

Fentanyl

America’s addiction crisis continues unabated. Last year, more than 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses, setting another tragic record in the nation’s escalating overdose epidemic, according to an estimate published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in May. The provisional 2021 data translates to roughly one US overdose death every 5 minutes […]

Many Stimulant Users Drive Under the Influence

One of the eleven criteria of a substance use disorder listed in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), is the recurrent use of the substance in situations in which it is physically hazardous. All too often these situations involve operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Every day, about […]

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