March 16th, 2018 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken another effective step to curb opioid addiction that has been taking a heavy toll on Americans. The federal agency recently announced a recall of a number of dietary supplements containing kratom throughout the nation, especially those manufactured under the brand names like Botany Bay, Enhance Your Life […]

February 14th, 2018 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Prescription drugs are normally suggested by a physician only to a patient who needs it for recovery. However, some of these drugs are often abused due to their typical properties, such as sedative effect and stimulation. Though there has always been a trend of misusing these drugs, the recent years have witnessed an upsurge in […]

August 28th, 2017 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Opioid addiction affects millions of Americans every year. Recent surveys have highlighted the unprecedented spike in nonmedical use of opioids and marijuana abuse in the United States. As per a report published by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), among the 20.5 million people aged 12 or older who struggled with a substance use […]

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 […]

December 21st, 2016 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Opioids are substances that help a person deal with an unbearable pain. Interestingly, these can also be used by a person for non-medicinal purposes, such as overcoming anxiety and fear, building tolerance toward work pressure, etc.

December 7th, 2016 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Addiction to opioids can develop in any individual, including those who have been using the drugs as prescribed or for medicinal purposes only. This kind of dependence develops in individuals who use the drugs either too often or for a long period of time. Continuing to use opioids for a longer duration can cause chemical […]

November 30th, 2016 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Opioids are a class of drugs that are generally prescribed to treat pain. Addiction to opioids is devastating and can severely affect an individual’s physical, mental health as well as financial health. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in 2012, approximately 2.1 million individuals in the United States are suffering from substance […]

November 24th, 2016 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Detoxification is the process of controlled and medically supervised withdrawal from an  addictive substance under the guidance of a medical expert. Excessive use of alcohol or drugs, over a period of time, can lead to physical dependence on them. Therefore, withdrawing from them after prolonged use can make one experience severe withdrawal symptoms. The detox […]

September 29th, 2016 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

Drug addiction myths are ubiquitous. Some misconceptions are so widespread that they often create problems in recovery and treatment. The society stigmatizes the issue and the addicts are left to suffer the consequences. Busting myths around drug addiction is crucial, not only because drugs are harmful but also due to the fact that the problem […]

September 23rd, 2016 | Colorado Detox Helpline Team

The United States is experiencing an increase in deaths due to an overdose of prescription opioids such as pain relievers which have reached epidemic proportions. Synthetic and semisynthetic opioids, including the most commonly prescribed opioid pain relievers, continue to be the reason for maximum opioid-related deaths. In an effort to curb this crisis, the White […]