January 25th, 2017 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Methamphetamine or crystal meth belongs to a stimulant class of narcotic substances. It is an extremely powerful drug that acts on the central nervous system (CNS) and causes significant damage to the brain and body functions. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), meth can devastatingly interfere with functions of neurotransmitter dopamine in […]

January 19th, 2017 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

As Dave (name changed), was heading to the metro station, the same sickening sensation of nausea struck him again. Eleven long months of random bouts of intense abdominal cramps and chronic vomiting had taken a heavy toll on his physical health and well-being. During such episodes, even anti-nausea pills like Compazine, Promethazine or Zofran would […]

January 2nd, 2017 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Alcohol is a way of life for some people. Excessive or even regular alcohol consumption increases the level of tolerance one possesses for it. In such a scenario, a person gradually increases the amount of alcohol to achieve the same effect which can lead to overdose and can be fatal at times. Incessant drinking or […]