Why Does Alcohol Dehydrate You?
What is the first piece of advice you heard when you started drinking alcohol? For many of us, it was the recommendation to drink water. This is based on the underlying belief that alcohol causes dehydration. Here at Legacy Healing Center in Pompano, FL, we want you to understand why does alcohol dehydrate you. Alcohol […]
Benzo Belly: What to Know
One of the most common side effects of benzodiazepine (benzo) withdrawal is benzo belly. This condition affects the digestive system and can cause discomfort, pain, and distress for those experiencing it. As addiction treatment providers, the experts at Legacy Healing Center explore the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for benzo belly. We offer benzodiazepine detox programs […]
Understanding Toxic Brain Damage
One of the biggest risks of illicit drug use or even prescription drug use is overdosing. A drug overdose can cause long-term damage, potentially resulting in problems like a toxic brain injury. If you or someone you love has suffered from a drug overdose, it’s helpful to understand this condition and receive help from one […]
Signs of an Allergic Reaction to Meth
Can Meth Cause an Allergic Reaction? Methamphetamine is a potent stimulant that is highly addictive with many adverse side effects. With continued use, the user is more likely to experience these side effects, and they are also likely to become addicted. But even with one single dose, a person can have serious side effects that […]
How to Cope with Insomnia During Detox
Coping With the Common Withdrawal Symptom of Insomnia According to a study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, people in early recovery are five times more likely to experience insomnia than the general population. Insomnia is defined as persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep, and it’s a common withdrawal symptom of alcohol and many […]
Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline: What To Expect When Quitting Drinking
When withdrawing from alcohol use, the symptoms experienced can differ widely in severity from one person to the next. If a person is addicted to alcohol and drinks very heavily, their alcohol withdrawal timeline will likely be different from that of someone who doesn’t indulge in alcohol use as frequently.
Short and Long Term Effects of Painkillers
Painkillers Can Affect the Mind and Body in Multiple Ways Opioids are the most common prescription painkillers that are regularly used and abused, resulting in more than 20 million Americans developing a substance use disorder. Opioids are in a drug class that includes prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, fentanyl, and other drugs, […]
Side Effects of Opioids
Learn the Short and Long Term Risks Associated with Opioid Use Opioids are powerful drugs commonly known for their ability to dull sensations of pain and trigger intense feelings of pleasure. However, these substances are also associated with a multitude of unwanted side effects ranging in severity from mild to life threatening. These include nausea, vomiting, constipation, extreme sedation, breathing problems, physical and psychological dependence, overdose and even death.
Learn the Dangers of Fake Xanax
The Unknown Risks and Dangers of Fake Xanax In recent years, an alarm trend has emerged: counterfeit drugs. While the cheaper prices and greater availability may be enticing for someone who is addicted to drugs such as Xanax, the apparent dangers far outweigh the small benefits. But just what are the dangers of fake Xanax?
The Long Term Effects of Painkillers Can Be Devastating
Learn about the long term effects of painkillers and how to withdraw safely from these drugs. We have all experienced physical pain at some point, and because we tend to reach for the medicine to control it, it is wise to know about the negative effects of painkillers. Painkillers encompass a wide class of medication […]
