In this world of drug rehabilitation you can find various types of programs with various types of treatment, most of them offering residential treatment, the so called “in-patient” program. Of course, there are a lot of others methods, like “out-patient” programs, local support groups, extended care centers and recovery or sober houses. Lately, the new [...]

The definition of the alcohol detoxification, more popular detox, is the abrupt cessation of alcohol intake by individuals with alcohol dependence, coupled with the substitution of alcohol with cross-tolerant drugs that have similar effects in order to prevent alcohol withdrawal. This is usually the first step in the process of rehabilitation for alcohol addicts.
Detoxification may [...]

Due to its desirable effects and short duration, although ketamine does not create a physical dependence, it is more like a psychologically addictive substance. It is sure that the users have not physical cravings for ketamine. But it is also sure that, over time, the same ketamine users will develop a tolerance for the drug [...]

Abuse of benzodiazepines is particularly high among heroin and cocaine abusers. A large percentage of people entering treatment for narcotic or cocaine addiction also report abusing benzodiazepines.

Goes over what alcoholism is and how spread it is in Canada