April 9th, 2018 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Addiction is one of the most dangerous self-inflicted diseases. It makes a person lose his/her cognitive skills and become subservient to the resulting compulsions and urges. The individual feels helpless in freeing himself/herself from the clutches of the menace. Fortunately, proper medical intervention can help such individuals in recovering from their addiction and lead a […]

August 9th, 2017 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

A blazing urge to look well-endowed, lusting over Kylie Jenner’s impeccable makeup kits and yearning to find their beloved are some of the characteristics displayed by a girl who suddenly feels like a young woman as soon as she enters her teens. A teenage guy, on the other hand, starts feeling like a macho and […]

May 3rd, 2017 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Addiction is a mental disorder in which incidents of relapse are common, similar to chronic physical illnesses such as type 1 diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure. Relapse rates for drug addiction are estimated to be between 40 and 60 percent. As a result, a holistic treatment program is extremely important to prevent relapse and […]

April 20th, 2017 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Any substance of abuse that does not come from plant products and are created using chemicals could be categorized as synthetics. As such, none can really tell what is in these so-called synthetic drugs. In a bid to circumvent the existing laws, manufacturers have been conducting risky experiments to create new chemical compounds that mimic […]

March 31st, 2017 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Prescription drug abuse is a big concern in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every day 44 people die from prescription drug overdose. Prescription drug addiction can throw life out of gear, affecting areas like relationships, work and academics. However, recovery from prescription drug addiction is possible with […]

March 24th, 2017 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

The problem with drug addiction is that there is no end to it. The decision to quit drugs immediately is not easy because of uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that increase the risk of relapse. Detoxification helps in overcoming these symptoms and those who have undergone the process in an addiction treatment recovery center can very well […]

February 23rd, 2017 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Alcohol is an addictive substance that has found its way across time and cultures to most of the celebrations and festivals. Due to the social validation of moderate drinking, it is not surprising to see an increasing number of people indulging in drinking, especially after work or during their leisure time. Unfortunately, people who drink […]

February 14th, 2017 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Drug addiction has become a huge problem in the United States, which needs to be tackled by reducing their ever-increasing supply and demand. In the U.S., there are several laws that prohibit a person from using illegal substances, thus safeguarding an individual from their dangerous consequences. The Controlled Substance Act (CSA) Title II of the […]

February 8th, 2017 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Habits are usually associated with certain routines such those related to exercise or diet. However, when some habits take the form of an obsession such as repeatedly washing hands or cleaning one’s home or double-checking things like locks or switches then it is categorized as obsessive compulsive disorders (OCDs). Additionally, addictions are also the result […]

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 […]