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Does Withdrawing From Alcohol Cause Fatigue? People who have an alcohol use disorder (AUD) typically experience withdrawal symptoms after they stop drinking. This can include occasional fatigue and even chronic fatigue. Weariness and the degree of it vary from person to person. Fatigue certainly affects you physically but also mentally and emotionally. Many people understandably … Read more

The Road to Recovery: Understanding Drug Detox and Alcohol Rehab Programs Are you suffering from drug addiction, and do you require some assistance? If so, you should consider rehabilitation and detoxification. It is important to understand that there is a distinction between detoxification and rehabilitation. Detoxification is usually the first step during the recovery journey … Read more

What Does Drug Detox Feel Like? Detoxification is an essential first step on the road to recovery from any kind of substance use disorder. One of the reasons why people struggling with substance use disorders hesitate to participate in a detox program is because they aren’t sure what to expect from it. Some people may … Read more

IOP Programs When an individual finds themselves caught in the throes of a drug or alcohol use problem, they have choices on how to proceed with handling their substance use issue. The good news is one of those choices is admitting they’re having difficulty controlling their substance use and to ask for help. There is … Read more

Can Withdrawal Cause Insomnia? Experiencing withdrawal from any substance can be extremely overwhelming emotionally and, in many cases, even physically. Understanding whether drug withdrawal can cause insomnia is essential. The more familiar you become with insomnia, its causes, and how it is connected to withdrawal, the easier it will be for you to find remedies. … Read more

Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Substance use disorder, or SUD, can lead to a stroke. Interestingly, only alcohol generally causes stroke during withdrawal. It is also true that other drugs that could cause stroke from use, such as cocaine, heroin, and meth, might cause strokes in a client in detox because of residual material still in … Read more

Is Anxiety a Symptom of Drug Withdrawal? Does drug withdrawal cause anxiety? Yes, anxiety can occur when withdrawing from any drug or other addictive substance or behavior. Anyone who is physically dependent on a drug is likely to experience withdrawal syndrome when decreasing or stopping usage. Withdrawal can produce a wide range of unpleasant symptoms, … Read more

Overcoming Stigma: Addiction and Recovery Over 46 million American men and women over the age of 12 have a substance use disorder, making up about 17% of the entire U.S. population. Unfortunately, only approximately 6% of these individuals seek out treatment. This leaves a large percentage of people struggling with a substance use disorder not … Read more

Community and Support Systems in Addiction Recovery Addiction recovery is hard. Not only does the person with a substance use disorder need to resist the urge for “just one more hit,” but when they’re around the same people — many of whom also have a substance use disorder — it makes it increasingly difficult to … Read more

Is Oxycodone Abuse the Same as Opioid Abuse? Oxycodone is an opioid. It is considered a potent opioid that is intended to be judiciously prescribed to relieve pain. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of immediate-release oxycodone for the management of chronic moderate to severe pain. Generally, prescriptions for oxycodone and … Read more