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If you or someone you love are struggling with any type of medication abuse, call Nexstep Medical Detox at (877) 983-3869 for a detox treatment plan and tools for obtaining and maintaining [...]

It is sometimes hard to recognize the difference between legitimate prescription use and dangerous habit-forming behaviors. Using common sense and being alert to patterns of neglect, [...]

Frequently abused medications include: Xanax (Alprazolam) Ativan (Lorazepam) Ambien All Benzodiazepines Nonbenzodiazepines Carisoprodol (Soma) Ethchlorvynol (Placidyl, Slang: jelly-bellies) [...]

Meth detox requires a considerable amount of rest and nourishment. At Nexstep Medical Detox, highly skilled meth detox staff monitors each client’s progress with 24/7 monitoring from [...]

Common symptoms of Methamphetamine withdrawal: Drug Cravings Nausea Irritability Insomnia Sweats Irregular Heartbeat Depression Loss Of Energy Hyperventilation Convulsions

The side effects, which arise from the use and abuse of methamphetamine, include irritability, nervousness, insomnia, nausea, depression, and brain damage. ‘Tweaking’ refers to using [...]

Methamphetamines are synthetic amphetamines or stimulants. They are produced and sold illegally in pill form, capsules, powder, and chunks. Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant. It is a [...]

Cocaine withdrawal may be less physically severe than withdrawal from alcohol. Cocaine is also considered less addictive than heroin. However, the withdrawal from any chronic substance abuse is [...]

Strong Cravings Suicidal Thoughts Agitation & Restless Behavior Depression Fatigue Generalized Malaise Increased Appetite Unpleasant Dreams Slowing Of Activity

Cocaine primarily targets the brain, heart, and lungs, acting as a stimulant. Early cocaine abuse symptoms include insomnia, restlessness, loss of appetite, and excess energy and [...]

Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant and an appetite suppressant. Because of the way it affects the [...]

Suboxone detox is the Nexstep in becoming completely drug-free. At Nexstep Medical Detox, highly skilled detox staff monitors each client’s progress with 24/7 monitoring from arrival until [...]

Common symptoms of Suboxone withdrawal: Nausea & Vomiting Muscle & Body Aches Insomnia Or Drowsiness Indigestion Anxiety, Depression, & Irritability Cravings Fever Or Chills Sweating [...]

The signs of suboxone addiction mimic other opioid drug addictions, such as heroin or opium, especially if used soon after using narcotics such as heroin, morphine, or methadone. This drug is [...]

Heroin detox requires constant, advanced medical attention for the safety of the patient. Nexstep has developed an advanced process for the very specific needs of those caught in the web of [...]

Common symptoms of Heroin and Opium withdrawal: Agitation Insomnia Sweating Abdominal Cramping Anxiety Muscle Aches Diarrhea Dilated Pupils Nausea Vomiting

The greatest signs of heroin addiction are the tracks from injections and the severe change of moods from the euphoric high to the extreme low prior to the next dose. Heroin is very addictive, [...]

When heroin is taken orally it undergoes a metabolic process that parallels the systemic delivery of morphine. However, part of the severity of heroin as an addictive substance is that when the [...]

Heroin is a semi-synthetic drug synthesized from morphine, a derivative of the opium poppy. Other drugs derived from the opium poppy (opiates) are codeine and morphine. Opium is the dried latex [...]

Chemical detox from Oxycontin usually takes between five to seven days. At Nexstep Medical Detox, highly skilled detox staff monitors each client’s progress with 24/7 monitoring from [...]