Addiction Treatment Medications When people begin searching for help with substance use, they may come across addiction treatment medications. These medications are often used to manage opioid, alcohol, or nicotine addiction and are part of a treatment model known as medication-assisted treatment (MAT). For some, medications can be helpful in easing withdrawal symptoms or reducing…

How to Get Admitted to Q Space Detox for Alcohol Withdrawal Getting help for alcohol withdrawal is such a brave and bold step. However, a lot of people are worried about the process of getting admitted into an alcohol detox program. Q Space Detox’s admissions process is fast, affirming, and straightforward.  Whether you are reaching…

Drug Detox Florida Known as “The Sunshine State,” Florida is home to roughly 23.5 million people and is famous for its sun-soaked beaches and vibrant communities. Many also consider Florida a place for retirement and generally to start over. Alongside these fantastic qualities of Florida, it is also known as the substance use capital of…

Alcohol Abuse in the LGBT Community  Many LGBT people face stressors that go beyond the usual pressures of daily life. On top of work targets or relationship struggles, they deal with rejection from family, discrimination at school or work, or laws that make them feel unsafe just for being who they are. These experiences can…

Is Heroin a Depressant There are many myths and misconceptions about how heroin affects the mind and body. Many people do not know that heroin is a depressant. Central nervous system (CNS) depressants are drugs that have an immediate calming effect on the body and mind. While this effect may feel good in the short…

Substance Abuse Insurance Coverage Many health insurance plans cover treatment for substance abuse and mental health conditions, but the extent of coverage varies by plan. You can also contact Q Space Detox directly to find out if your insurance can help cover the cost of addiction treatment. If you or someone you love in the…

LGBTQ Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center  Members of the LGBTQ+ community deal with systemic discrimination that can take a toll on both their mental and physical health. Isolation, stigma, and lack of access to affirming care can make it harder to get the mental health support they need. As a result, many turn to substances as…

Can Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Kill You? Benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous, even fatal, without expert supervision. The chances of a benzodiazepine withdrawal killing you are rare, but they increase with how much and for how long you have been using the drug. The most dangerous complications include seizures, which can lead to severe brain injury or…

What is Black Tar Heroin Black tar heroin is a dark, sticky, and impure form of heroin primarily produced in Mexico. This variant of heroin is a Schedule I controlled substance because it has no medical uses and a high potential for abuse, addiction, and overdose. Unlike white powder heroin, black tar requires less processing,…

Carfentanil: Another Dangerous Opioid Like Fentanyl  Carfentanil is a dangerously powerful synthetic opioid, about a hundred times more potent than fentanyl and thousands of times stronger than morphine. Originally developed to sedate large animals like elephants, it has no approved medical use in humans. When carfentanil shows up in street drugs (often without users’ knowledge),…