Cocaine Cravings and Withdrawal Timeline

Learn what to expect from cocaine withdrawal and learn how long your cravings will last – and what you can do to tame your urges.

Crystal Meth Detox: A How-To Guide
© Stephen Poff

Read this before you start your meth detox and find out: what to expect, whether you need an outpatient or residential detox (or whether you can do it on your own), how to stay safe and how to make ...

15 Ways to Cope with Opioid Withdrawal Pains and Aches

Tapering from opioids or quitting cold-turkey? Here are some home-remedy tips to ease your discomfort.

Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms
© tao lin

Learn what to expect from a Xanax detox, and how to deal with Xanax withdrawal symptoms.

Quitting Marijuana: Measuring Cognitive Gains
© John O Nolan

Many people find that heavy marijuana use causes reversible thinking and memory problems. By focusing on the cognitive improvements of the first weeks of recovery, you can find the motivation to ...

What You Need to Know about Protracted Withdrawal
© Sherman Geronimo-Tan

Learn about protracted withdrawal, why you might experience unpleasant symptoms and what to do if your symptoms just won’t go away.

Marijuana Detox: Coping with Withdrawal Symptoms

How to get past the first 2 weeks of marijuana withdrawal symptoms. Learn what to expect from marijuana withdrawal, with tips and suggestions for coping with individual withdrawal symptoms.

How to Manage Tramadol Withdrawal Symptoms

A how-to guide with practical advice on coping with the opiate-like and atypical withdrawal symptoms of tramadol discontinuation.

Is Ultra Rapid Opiate Detox an Option for Tramadol?

Most experts won’t endorse ultra rapid opiate detox for conventional opiates, and for tramadol, with its dual mode of action, the procedure is probably less effective and more dangerous.

Weaning off: Marijuana Tapering Ideas

If you can’t get past marijuana cravings and withdrawal symptoms, tapering down before quitting may help you find success. Get tips and suggestions here.

Adderall Withdrawal - What to Expect
© Cult gigolo

Learn about common Adderall withdrawal symptoms, how to gauge the severity of your addiction and withdrawal and how to support a loved-one through the detox process.

Cocaine Addiction and Withdrawal Severity Test

Rate your withdrawal symptoms to find out what level of treatment you need - people that score 20 or higher on this cocaine addiction test generally need more intensive treatment.

Meth Cravings and Meth Withdrawal Timeline

What to expect and when to expect it – here’s a timeline for meth cravings and common meth withdrawal symptoms. Use this to count the days till you’ll feel OK again.

Coping with Synthetic Marijuana Withdrawal

What to expect from synthetic marijuana withdrawal, how to cope with common symptoms and how to make it past the first tough week.

Quitting Marijuana – Your Odds for Withdrawal

An ordered list of common withdrawal symptoms by percentage experienced – cravings (59%), sleeping problems (50.5%), anger or irritability (45.6%)…

Tramadol Withdrawal and Tapering Guidelines
© (OvO)

A how-to guide to tramadol tapering - What to expect from tramadol withdrawal, how to taper, example tapering schedules to minimize your discontinuation symptoms and practical advice on low dose ...

Kratom for Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
© Wikimedia

Kratom leaves are used to reduce opioid withdrawal severity. Should you consider this potent supplement? Learn the risks and benefits here.

Heroin Detox and Withdrawal Advice
© BrandonCripps

You can detox safely on your own, but getting medication and professional support improves your odds of success. Learn about your different medication and treatment options.

Why CSAM Doesn’t Endorse Rapid Opioid Detox
© Waldo Jaquith

Though the idea of avoiding withdrawal symptoms while under sedation sounds appealing, the California Society of Addiction Medicine does not endorse rapid opioid detox. Here are 5 primary reasons why ...

Coping with Restless Legs during Opiate Withdrawal
© Iamarocker

Those creepy-crawly-jumpy legs that make sleep impossible – there are few things worse than the restless legs of opiate withdrawal. Only time will solve the problem, but there are medications and ...

Benzo Tapering: CBT Increases Odds of Success
© Irina Souiki

Rebound withdrawal symptoms, like a return of panic or insomnia, make benzo tapering tough. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is research proven to help you manage rebound withdrawal symptoms and ...

Benzodiazepines – 7 Great Reasons to Stop Now
© Helga Weber

Thinking about quitting but not sure if you’re ready? Want to quit but worried about the withdrawal symptoms and your pre-medication anxiety? To stop or not…how to make up your mind!?! Well, read ...

Benzo Withdrawal: A Guide to Tapering Success
© Anthony Will

Done wrong, a benzodiazepine detox can turn into months of agony. Done right, by slow taper, it’s very manageable. Read on to learn more about what to expect, how to taper, how to minimize your ...

Meds That Ease Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms
© selva

Thinking about a home opioid detox? Talk to your doctor before you get started to find out more about a bunch of over the counter and prescription medications that can help to reduce the discomforts ...

10 Factors That Influence Marijuana Withdrawal Severity
© Louisa_Catlover

Thinking about giving up your marijuana habit but worried about the withdrawal symptoms… And how tough are they, anyway? Well, everyone’s experience differs, but read on to learn about 10 life ...

Valerian Root for Marijuana Withdrawal Insomnia
© Battlingdweeb

Should you take valerian root to fall asleep while dealing with marijuana withdrawal insomnia? Read on to learn more about the safety and clinical effectiveness of this herbal anti-insomnia ...

11 Secrets to a Successful Benzodiazepine Tapering
© Dean812

11 tips for making a tapering plan that minimizes the discomfort, puts you in control of the process and gets the results you want.

Suboxone for Opiate Detox
© Bored-Now

A newer and in some ways preferable alternative to methadone maintenance therapy for the treatment of opiate addiction is Suboxone therapy. Suboxone therapy can be used to help addicts overcome the ...

Prescription Opiate Detox
© Effekt!

No matter how you got addicted, once dependent, you need to endure the pains of opiate detox. Few people have the strength to go it alone, and when the pains get bad and pills can be bought at the ...

Alcohol Detox
© Meridith_Farmer

Need to detox? Learn more about alcohol detox and find out what withdrawal symptoms you can expect, how long it will take to end and whether or not you need professional help to make it through to ...

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Crystal Meth Detox – What You Need to Know © Stephen Poff

Read this before you start your meth detox and find out: what to expect, whether you need an outpatient or residential detox (or whether you can do it on your own), how to stay safe and how to make it through protracted withdrawals.

Tapering from opioids or quitting cold-turkey? Here are some home-remedy tips to ease your discomfort.

Overcome Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms by Focusing on Cognitive Improvements © John O Nolan

Many people find that heavy marijuana use causes reversible thinking and memory problems. By focusing on the cognitive improvements of the first weeks of recovery, you can find the motivation to continue to work to avoid relapse.

Protracted Withdrawal - What It Is and How to Make It Through © Sherman Geronimo-Tan

Learn about protracted withdrawal, why you might experience unpleasant symptoms and what to do if your symptoms just won’t go away.

How to get past the first 2 weeks of marijuana withdrawal symptoms. Learn what to expect from marijuana withdrawal, with tips and suggestions for coping with individual withdrawal symptoms.

A how-to guide with practical advice on coping with the opiate-like and atypical withdrawal symptoms of tramadol discontinuation.

Most experts won’t endorse ultra rapid opiate detox for conventional opiates, and for tramadol, with its dual mode of action, the procedure is probably less effective and more dangerous.

If you can’t get past marijuana cravings and withdrawal symptoms, tapering down before quitting may help you find success. Get tips and suggestions here.

Adderall Withdrawal Symptoms Explained © Cult gigolo

Learn about common Adderall withdrawal symptoms, how to gauge the severity of your addiction and withdrawal and how to support a loved-one through the detox process.

What to expect and when to expect it – here’s a timeline for meth cravings and common meth withdrawal symptoms. Use this to count the days till you’ll feel OK again.

What to expect from synthetic marijuana withdrawal, how to cope with common symptoms and how to make it past the first tough week.

Tramadol Detox – Withdrawal and Tapering Guidelines © (OvO)

A how-to guide to tramadol tapering - What to expect from tramadol withdrawal, how to taper, example tapering schedules to minimize your discontinuation symptoms and practical advice on low dose reduction tapering.

5 Reasons Why the California Society of Addiction Medicine Rejects Rapid Opioid Detox © Waldo Jaquith

Though the idea of avoiding withdrawal symptoms while under sedation sounds appealing, the California Society of Addiction Medicine does not endorse rapid opioid detox. Here are 5 primary reasons why they don’t.

Tips for Coping with Opiate Withdrawal Induced Restless Legs Syndrome © Iamarocker

Those creepy-crawly-jumpy legs that make sleep impossible – there are few things worse than the restless legs of opiate withdrawal. Only time will solve the problem, but there are medications and home-remedy treatments that can minimize their severity. Read on to get the tips you need to get to sleep.

Detox Info: CBT Improves Success Rate when Tapering from Benzodiazepines or Z Drugs © Irina Souiki

Rebound withdrawal symptoms, like a return of panic or insomnia, make benzo tapering tough. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is research proven to help you manage rebound withdrawal symptoms and increase your likelihood of a successful taper.

Quitting Benzodiazepines – Weighing the Pros and Cons © Helga Weber

Thinking about quitting but not sure if you’re ready? Want to quit but worried about the withdrawal symptoms and your pre-medication anxiety? To stop or not…how to make up your mind!?! Well, read on to find a list of common quitting pros and cons, and then make your own list – and then make a decision, once and for all.

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: What to Expect - How to Taper – How to Cope © Anthony Will

Done wrong, a benzodiazepine detox can turn into months of agony. Done right, by slow taper, it’s very manageable. Read on to learn more about what to expect, how to taper, how to minimize your withdrawal symptoms and how to cope with those you do experience.

At-Home Opiate Detox: Medications Used to Reduce the Severity of Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms © selva

Thinking about a home opioid detox? Talk to your doctor before you get started to find out more about a bunch of over the counter and prescription medications that can help to reduce the discomforts of the withdrawal period.

10 Life or Experiential Factors That Influence the Severity of Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms © Louisa_Catlover

Thinking about giving up your marijuana habit but worried about the withdrawal symptoms… And how tough are they, anyway? Well, everyone’s experience differs, but read on to learn about 10 life and experiential factors that are associated with more challenging withdrawal symptoms.

Valerian Root - An Herbal Remedy for Marijuana Withdrawal Insomnia © Battlingdweeb

Should you take valerian root to fall asleep while dealing with marijuana withdrawal insomnia? Read on to learn more about the safety and clinical effectiveness of this herbal anti-insomnia medication.

How to Taper off Benzodiazepines – 11 Secrets to Success © Dean812

11 tips for making a tapering plan that minimizes the discomfort, puts you in control of the process and gets the results you want.

Xanax Detox – How Fast Should You Taper? © Dean821

Information on how long a total Xanax tapering program should last and how quickly you should reduce your daily dosage.

Lofexidine and THC – Medications to Treat Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms © Striatic

While Lofexidine is not yet FDA approved, it is used in Europe to treat heroin addiction. Initial research results out of The New York State Psychiatric Institute suggest that combining Lofexidine with low doses of oral THC reduces the severity of marijuana withdrawal symptoms and relapse rates.

Tips for Dealing with Insomnia During Marijuana Detox © R0bbit

One of the most difficult aspects of quitting a heavy marijuana habit is the insomnia that often plagues that first week or so. Although in time you can expect to sleep better naturally, struggling with insomnia during those first days of withdrawal can sometimes derail good attempts at abstinence with a relapse born of frustration and a need to sleep! While there aren’t yet any medications approved to treat marijuana insomnia, you can take some steps to get a better night’s rest. Learn more here…

GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate), when taken in heavy doses for a period of days, can cause a physical addiction, and a dangerous syndrome of withdrawal.

Suboxone for Opiate Detox and Long Term Therapy © Bored-Now

A newer and in some ways preferable alternative to methadone maintenance therapy for the treatment of opiate addiction is Suboxone therapy. Suboxone therapy can be used to help addicts overcome the initial pains of withdrawal safely and humanely, and can also be used as a long term form of opioid replacement therapy.

Problems With Rapid Opiate Detox © ChernobylBob

Although rapid detox promises a very tempting pain free period of detox, there are problems with the safety, efficacy and cost, and addicts considering the relative merits of an opiate detox may need to be concerned.

You pay a high price for fleeting hours of pleasure, and the sooner you stop using and abusing ecstasy, the sooner your mind can begin its healing process, and the sooner you can return to life of natural happiness. If you can’t stop on your own, get help; life's too short and too beautiful to risk it all for a few pills in a club.

Cocaine Detox © HTB

The cravings can feel overwhelming, and you'll never feel lower in your life; but cocaine addiction can be beaten. Get into treatment, get away from access to drugs, and learn what you'll need to know to stay sober. Take a step forward to a better life; get help now and never use again.

Prescription Opiate Detox © Effekt!

No matter how you got addicted, once dependent, you need to endure the pains of opiate detox. Few people have the strength to go it alone, and when the pains get bad and pills can be bought at the nearest pharmacy, it's hard to maintain resolve. For the best chance at sobriety you need professional help; help that can ease the pains of detox and also keep you away from access to pills and a too easy failure. It’s not going to be easy and you can expect some discomfort; but you can do it. Don’t let a fear of detox deter you from what needs to be done. Get off pills today, start enjoying life again tomorrow.

Alcohol Detox and Withdrawal Symptoms © Meridith_Farmer

Need to detox? Learn more about alcohol detox and find out what withdrawal symptoms you can expect, how long it will take to end and whether or not you need professional help to make it through to the other side.

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Overview
  • Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms: In severe cases, alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be life threatening
  • Suboxone: A newer alternative to methadone, Suboxone is a medication that allows opiate addicts to break free from illicit drug use without experiencing initial withdrawal symptoms
  • Detox is Not a Cure: Too many people make it through a difficult detox period and think they’ve beaten their addiction. Detox is not a cure – it is merely the first stage in the recovery process, and those that leave treatment after detox only are almost certainly doomed to relapse.
Detox
External Links
The CIWA-AR Alcohol Withdrawal Test A quick test that is used to gauge the severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
The COWS Opiate Withdrawal Severity Test A clinical scale test that is used to measure the severity of opiate withdrawal symptoms.

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