What Does Drug Use Do to the Brain?

What Does Drug Use Do to the Brain?

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands The brain is the most complex organ in our body. It...

Understanding Medical Detox

Understanding Medical Detox

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Over time, chronic substance use can wreak havoc on an individual’s...

Understanding Addiction vs. Dependency

Understanding Addiction vs. Dependency

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands One of the many misconceptions about substance use and addiction is...

Tips on Fighting Through Opioid Withdrawals

Tips on Fighting Through Opioid Withdrawals

Fighting through opioid withdrawals is challenging, but there are strategies to help make it smoother. Quitting cold turkey is never recommended....

Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline

Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline

Heroin Withdrawal Aside from making the decision to finally get help, one of the biggest obstacles of heroin addiction is detoxing....

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What Can I Expect In Detox During Recovery?

Aside from making the decision to enter treatment for addiction, detox is one of the most important parts of the recovery...

medically assisted detox

What is Medically Assisted Detox?

What is Detox Like? When a person is ready to get sober from drugs or alcohol, one of the first things...

medicated assisted detox

Why Should I Choose Medicated Assisted Detox?

What Can I Expect? Becoming sober from drugs and alcohol is not a cut-and-dry process for the many people around the...