I need benzo withdrawal insomnia help! Many patients who have been prescribed Klonopin for an anxiety disorder experience Klonopin withdrawal insomnia, or clonazepam withdrawal insomnia. Likewise, patients prescribed Xanax often…
Why do opioid withdrawal symptoms make opioid detox so difficult? When a person who is addicted to opioids is told that they must quit taking opiate or opioid drugs, their…
What is safe to take with naltrexone, and what is not safe to take with naltrexone? Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist drug, which means that it blocks opioid receptors. It…
What exactly is iatrogenic akathisia? Akathisia is a movement disorder, possibly related to subcortical excitation, that is experienced as a feeling of inner restlessness. Some people who suffer from akathisia…
Is buprenorphine the same as methadone? We have been in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic for many years now. While there are many approaches to treating opioid addiction,…
What is it like, growing up with drug-addicted parents? Do you have an addicted father, an addicted mother, or both? “My children’s father is an addict,” my patient stated over…
Do alternative rehab centers offer an IOP addiction treatment alternative? What is IOP? Traditional Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) require patients to attend group sessions throughout the week. In addition to…
You can quit benzodiazepines with proper coaching and medical guidance. It is possible to quit benzos, but it is not always easy. The best way to get started is to…
This post was inspired by Alan from the Cleveland House. The Cleveland House in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, Florida is one of the premier half-way houses in the South…
What is benzo belly and how does prescribed physical dependence contribute to it? Benzodiazepines are medications prescribed to treat anxiety. Psychiatrists prescribe them for panic attacks and social anxiety disorder.…
