When Denver Health wanted to open an inpatient opioid detox unit specifically for teens, doctors there searched high and low for a model to copy. They didn’t find one. Teens who land in emergency ...

Most people who struggle with substance use will build a tolerance to and become physically dependent on their drug of choice. Stopping cold turkey can be difficult and, in some cases, ...

Muse Treatment Alcohol & Drug Rehab has released a new educational resource that explores the vital role of intervention ...

Dominic Cipriano couldn’t stop shaking. A drug dealer on the streets of Kensington had sold him a bag of what he thought was ...

Amid a mounting crisis of substance use and overdoses in Oregon, millions more dollars every year are now flowing toward programs meant to help people kick their addictions and get back on their feet ...

Alcohol detox is a critical first step on the journey to recovery for many individuals struggling with alcohol dependence. As daunting as it may seem, understanding this process can demystify the ...

One of Spokane’s largest drug treatment centers has lost its certification to operate a secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility. The move follows a state Department of Health ...

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Withdrawal can be managed at home if teens have a stable family environment to support them and monitor their symptoms. Many adolescents with opioid use disorders, however, come from broken homes in ...