GALLUS DETOX RECOVERY BLOG

With Thanksgiving 2021 just around the corner, there are some individuals out there who may be new to recovery and are worried that the holidays may threaten their sobriety. The holidays are a time when it is more common to be around holiday drinking and possibly other kinds of substance use at parties and get-togethers. […]

There are some types of addiction that are well known, such as those related to illicit drugs, prescription drugs, and alcohol. However, there are also addictions that might not be related to substance use at all.  An addiction is when someone has a compulsive physiological need to continue to partake in a certain act. For […]

Cocaine pure is cocaine in its most undiluted form. Unlike many other drugs sold illegally, it is not laced with other substances. It comes from the leaves of the coca bush, a plant native to South America. Cocaine pure was first discovered in 1860, and its original use was as a local anesthetic.  Over time, […]

Angel dust is the slang term for the street drug Phencyclidine, often referred to as PCP. It is a very powerful hallucinogenic drug that is illegal in the United States. It most often comes as a white powder that is mixed into another substance such as alcohol or water.  However, angel dust can also be […]

Gallus Medical Detox Centers and Foundry Steamboat Treatment Center are partnering up to co-host a continuing education (CE) event, The Intersectionality of Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and PTSD. Details This CE event will be a virtual event, on January 21st, 2022 from 11:30 am – 1 pm MST. This program is free for all viewers. […]

Alcoholics Anonymous might be one of the most well-known organizations that works to help those struggling with addiction, but it is not the only option for someone seeking sobriety. SMART Recovery is a great alternative. It is an international non-profit organization that was founded in 1994 by Joe Gerstein. SMART Recovery is science-based and utilizes […]

Adding just two to three healthy daily habits to your everyday routine can drastically improve your life. Simple things, such as making the bed and brushing your teeth before bed, take seconds but can make a world of difference. Setting reasonable boundaries and scheduling healthy routines to help curb anxiety and stress. According to the […]

Percocet 30 is a 30-milligram dose of the powerful painkiller oxycodone. It comes as a blue, circular pill with an M on one side and the number 30 on the other. Percocet is only legal with a doctor’s prescription and should be taken exactly as prescribed. However, many people use this drug illegally for recreational […]

Gallus Medical Detox specializes in not only inpatient medical detox but also prolonged recovery and lowered relapse rates, which stem from our behavioral health team. At Gallus, our behavioral health team consists of Clinical Directors and our Executive Clinical Director, Steve Carleton, who is an expert in the field of PTSD and substance use disorder. […]