Not so fast. It would be great if treatment for substance abuse could be as easy as swallowing a pill, but complex diseases require professional treatment.
Can a new herbal remedy reduce withdrawal symptoms from opiate addiction? The makers of Antiopes believe so. Brendan Carpenter, the CEO of Canadian company Creekside Botanicals, claims that just six months ago he was addicted to opiate-based prescription painkillers. After spending thousands of dollars on his Percocet and OxyContin habit each month, Carpenter began researching natural herbs and extracts to cope with the withdrawal he knew he would undergo if he tried to quit. (more…)
What is detox, why is it important in the treatment process and how does it help improve your chances of long-term recovery from addiction?