Yes! There are outpatient detox programs designed to support individuals who are ready to make the change but might not be able to afford inpatient detox or who might not need it based on the severity of their addiction. At Impact IOP, we offer a series of...
When searching for addiction treatment, two very different options pop up, outpatient and inpatient. These two choices vary significantly based on the needs of the client and the location. The benefits of outpatient addiction treatment are numerous and can help...
If you or a loved one are thinking about attending rehab, it is important to know the differences between inpatient and outpatient rehab. By selecting the correct rehab center for your needs, you have a higher chance of success and a reduced risk of relapse. ...
While many use the words opioids and opiates interchangeably, they do mean two different types of drugs. They define the difference between naturally occurring medicines and those that are synthetically created in a lab using opium derivatives. At Impact IOP, our...
Opioid addiction can be initiated through the illegal use of heroin and synthetic fentanyl, or it can start through a simple prescription from a doctor. Opioids are extremely addictive and quickly impact the system. While the effects of opioids often only last for...
When it comes to prescription medications, there are always risks of reactions, short-term side effects, and dependence. The risks and side effects increase when it comes to prescription stimulant medications like Adderall and Ritalin, which are dosed for children...
Individualized addiction treatment is like finding the best running shoes. Can you run in most shoes? Yes, but it might be painful, harder than necessary, and cause you to fall down many times. Finding the correct specialized addiction treatment to meet your needs...
The main difference between crack and cocaine is how they are found in drug form and how they are ingested. This difference can cause different reactions, different side effects, and different outcomes. If you are regularly using crack or cocaine, you are putting...
While there are many factors that go into the development of an anxiety disorder, a component of that can be genetics. In this article Impact IOP will examine the question, Is Anxiety Disorder Genetic? Through the Impact IOP Program, our group of medical...