Next time when you see a person wearing a device behind the ears, do not presume it to be a hearing aid, because it may not be what it appears to be. Popularly known as the Bridge device, it has been developed to comfortably fit behind the ears and ease the pain of withdrawal symptoms witnessed during addiction recovery using electricity. Read more
Opioid overdose deaths are on the rise in the United States. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 63 percent of the people, who died due to drug overdose in 2015, succumbed to prescription or illicit opioid abuse. The data suggests that the increase in rate of deaths due to prescription drug abuse is majorly driven by illicit opioids like heroin and fentanyl. Notably, the number of deaths due to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl increased by 72.2 percent. Read more
Smoking is one of the leading yet preventable causes of death in the United States. According to a report by the Centers for Disease control and prevention (CDC), every year, more than 480,000 people succumb to cigarette smoking in the U.S., which stands at nearly one in five deaths per year. Read more
Addiction is a condition when one’s body becomes dependent on addictive substances to such an extent that it loses its natural ability to function. To get rid of such an addiction and reprogram the body, detoxification is often considered to be one of the best solutions that can play a vital role in reducing the dependence of the body on addictive substances. Read more
Tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced. According to the 2016 report by the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco kills around 6 million people each year, globally. Tobacco users usually resort to smoking cigarettes, cigars, and pipes or some even chew and sniff it. Read more
It is a general perception that the fashion industry is all about glamor, gloss, fascination, fantasy and fame. The idea of working for the fashion industry or becoming a model, presenting designer couture, top brand cosmetics, and accessories allures the minds of the youth. The mere thought of getting one’s pictures displayed on magazines, cover pages or catalogs often drags teenagers and adolescents into the fashion world. Read more
Opioid addiction is a major health concern in the United States. It is not sparing any gender or age-group, be it men, women, youngsters or senior citizens. The number in cases of opioid overdose in America has seen a tremendous rise over the last few years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 165,000 Americans died due to opioid overdose during 1999-2014. Read more
Expectant mothers suffering from opioid addiction are more vulnerable to pre- and post-natal complications. Sadly, babies born to opiate-dependent women are at a higher risk of experiencing premature death. A recent study at the University of Tennessee (UT) Medical Center recommended opiate-dependent pregnant women to undergo detoxification, which can significantly improve pregnancy outcomes without putting the fetus at risk. Read more
The hardest step on the path to sobriety is normally the detox process. With NTR/NAD though anyone can detox naturally and quickly and focus on their recovery that much sooner.
To learn more about NTR/NAD and to find a detox facility for you, you can reach the Florida Detox Helpline at