The first step is to admit you have a problem. Once a person has accepted they are struggling with alcohol use disorder they can begin the healing process. Alcohol addiction is extremely common in the United States and a leading cause of health problems. The withdrawal symptoms experienced while detoxing from alcohol addiction can be…
Detoxing from cocaine can be scary, and many who are addicted might fear beginning the process of detox whether they’re planning to go through it alone or under the care of an inpatient or medical program. If you or a loved one are planning on beginning a cocaine detox, here are five things that you…
Are you ready to leave your addiction to alcohol behind, but are afraid of facing the inevitable symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? We at Knoxville Recovery Center understand that fear can become a roadblock to your success and want you to know that together, we will overcome. When alcohol has you under its grip, life can…
Xanax is a benzodiazepine, a class of psychoactive drugs, and the most commonly prescribed. Unlike pain-relieving drugs, like opioids, benzodiazepines are sedatives used to treat disorders such as anxiety, panic disorder, and insomnia. The volume of Xanax prescriptions continues to increase, rising 67% between the years 1996 and 2013. According to the National Institute on…