Quitting smoking is easy, I’ve done it thousands of times. —Mark Twain A common misconception shared by many people, including those with addiction, their loved ones and friends, and even some medical ...

What Happens to Your Body During the Stages of Detox and How to Manage It Medically reviewed by Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD, DPhil Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal and may require medical supervision.

Opioid withdrawal symptoms like anxiety and restlessness can start hours after your last dose and go on for days, and sometimes months.

DEAR DR ROACH: I’m in recovery from addiction to opioids, benzodiazepines and cocaine, which I used for up to three years. I have been clean and sober for almost a year now, yet I continue to suffer ...

Nausea, sweating, and diarrhea are just some of the possible symptoms of opioid withdrawal. How soon those symptoms start and how long they last can vary by person, but the general opioid withdrawal ...

A doctor can help you taper off your Xanax dose safely and treat serious symptoms, like seizures, hallucinations, vomiting, and increased anxiety.

How and when do you stop taking prednisone, a steroid to treat inflammation? Even if you have side effects from the medication, don’t stop cold turkey or cut back the dose on your own if you’ve been ...