American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) Conference 2018 Executive Home Detox will be in attendance at the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) conference in Bonita Springs, Florida. This is a gathering of the top Addiction Psychiatrists in the United States. EHD will have an exhibit booth manned by Bill Carrick, the founder of EHD …
Alcohol Detox at Home
Alcohol Detox at Home Alcohol detox at home can range from a simple uncomplicated process to a life threatening medical event. When a person experiences the signs and symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal, the person should seek medical guidance and supervision. Alcohol detox at home can be relatively safe and comfortable if the person going through …
Antabuse
Antabuse Antabuse (Disulfiram) is a medication that some people in recovery take to help them stay away from Alcohol. This medication is considered aversive treatment because it makes a person violently ill if they drink alcohol while they are on the medication. This pill is taken daily, usually in the morning. Once taken, the person …
Addiction Conference, Opioid Treatment, Early Recovery
The ASAM Conference: The 51st Annual Conference: Innovations in Addiction Medicine and Science. Executive Home Detox will once again be attending and exhibiting at the ASAM conference this year. EHD has been an attendee to the ASAM conference going back to 2009 and has frequently been an exhibitor. This year the conference will be held …
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The first signs of alcohol withdrawal
The First Signs of Alcohol Withdrawal Alcohol withdrawal can encompass many signs and symptoms. A full list of Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be found on the EHD site. But what are the first signs of alcohol withdrawal a person may experience? This blog will focus on two symptoms; Craving for a drink and hand tremors. …
Is Alcohol Home Detox Safe?
Is Alcohol Home Detox Safe? Is Alcohol Home Detox Safe? A medically supervised Alcohol Home Detox can be safe especially when supervised onsite in the home by a qualified registered nurse. A medically supervised alcohol home detox with an on-site expert nurse increases the chances of a safe detox. Executive Home Detox was the first, and …
Medication for Opiate Withdrawal
Medication for Opiate Withdrawal: Executive Home Detox uses Medication for Opiate Withdrawal. Opiate withdrawal is very challenging due to the magnified flu-like symptoms a person experiences. The use of medication for opiate withdrawal can mean the difference between a successful intervention and a failed attempt to “get off” the opiate, or a failed attempt at …
Revia or Oral Naltrexone
Naltrexone Executive Home Detox encourages the use of anti-craving medications, such as Naltrexone. The number of relapses in clients with Alcohol Use Disorder is high across the continuum of care. EHD likes to use any resource at our disposal to effect change in the client’s alcohol use. Naltrexone has been highly successful with a percentage …
Alcohol Withdrawal: Poor Concentration and Impaired Memory
Alcohol Withdrawal: Poor Concentration and Impaired Memory Alcohol withdrawal has multiple signs and symptoms. Previous blogs have been written about a number of signs and symptoms, including: anxiety, tremors or shakes, appetite disturbance, and sleep disturbances. Another symptom may be poor concentration and/or impaired memory. Poor concentration and impaired memory in conjunction with consistent alcohol …
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Alcohol Withdrawal: Sleep Disturbances
Sleep Disturbances Alcohol withdrawal has multiple signs and symptoms. Recent posts on this blog have looked at tremors or shakes, appetite disturbance, anxiety and nose bleeds. Another key symptom is trouble sleeping. Sleep disturbances include intense dreaming and nightmares. The withdrawal of Alcohol can cause symptoms that negatively effect sleep. Alcohol withdrawal causes neurological excitation and …