A Heroin Detox Timeline
Heroin is one of the most addictive substances in the world and it has a major impact on a person’s body. As such, detoxing from heroin can be a grueling process. However, with the proper assistance, it can be done safely and in a comfortable environment. Detoxing from heroin with professional assistance also ensures that…
Professional Drug Detox Centers vs. Home Detox
Is it better to use a professional drug detox center or a home detox to get clean from substances? Let’s go into the pros and cons of each. Detox is often the most intimidating part of recovery for people addicted to drugs. The person is already anticipating the challenges of a life free of substances,…
Detoxing While Pregnant
Pregnancy is a period of profound transformation and responsibility, often motivating women to adopt healthier lifestyles for their well-being and that of their developing child. For those grappling with substance use disorders, this period can be particularly challenging, bringing to the forefront the critical issue of detoxification during pregnancy. Given the potential risks to both…
Why You Should Detox in a Treatment Center
Substance abuse rehab centers provide complex, holistic programs to treat addiction to alcohol and drugs. There is a lot to gain from being in an environment with other recovering addicts, trying various treatment modules in order to find the best route towards health. One thing that is not that complex, at least in theory, is…
What to Eat During Addiction Detox
Detoxification is an important step in addiction recovery. It helps rid the body of harmful toxins accumulated due to substance abuse and lays the foundation for a healthier life. During addiction detox, proper nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting the body’s healing process and restoring overall well-being. In this article, we will explore what…
The Dangers of Rapid Detox
When a person decides to quit an addiction they may be fearful of detox and want the process to be over quickly. Even though some treatment centers may advertise rapid detox, quitting a dependency should be a more gradual process in order to be safe. In fact, rapid detox is less effective and even hazardous…
Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline
When a person is physically accustomed to drinking alcohol on a daily basis, if they quit putting alcohol in their system their body will react very quickly. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can begin even within the first 6 hours of being abstinent from drinking depending on the severity of their addiction. Over time and with repeated…
Detox: the First Phase of Treatment
The disease of addiction forms quietly and elusively, being barely noticable to anyone, especially the person who is becoming the addict themselves. When it comes to any type of using, or drinking, the fact that an addiction is forming keeps itself rather hidden. The Growing Addiction When an addiction begins to grow, the problems start…
Making the Decision to Enter Treatment
Congratulations. You have successfully taken the first step in your journey overcoming alcohol and substance abuse. Many others live their whole lives without taking this first crucial step but you have. Making the decision to enter treatment is not an easy one, but an excellent choice. Now what? At a Serenity Malibu, we understand how…
Detoxification Process for Drug and Alcohol Addiction
The formation of an addiction is a slow one, one that does not show itself right as it starts. It is elusive and hides itself among normal behavior, being maybe an extreme here and there but nothing more. People who have an addiction that is starting to grow do not know it usually until it…