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Innovo Detox Welcomes Matt Kern to Clinical Team

Innovo Detox2023-02-20T10:49:01-05:00January 13, 2023|Uncategorized|

The quality of an addiction treatment center comes from the quality of the care staff delivering care. Here at Innovo Detox, while we are proud of the comfortable environment and amenities that patients receive and enjoy while going through detox and treatment, it is the quality of our staff and the care they deliver to patients that makes us the proudest. Today, we want to highlight Matt Kern, who recently joined the Innovo Detox clinical team as a counselor. Matt joins a clinical team that includes Clinical Supervisor Denise Connelly and clinical counselor Arlene Allison, as well as the three other clinical professionals we have on staff, Executive Director Molly Ashcroft, Director of Support Services Kevin MacNeil, and Director of [...]

What Are Some Non-Narcotic Alternatives for Pain Management?

Innovo Detox2023-02-20T10:41:37-05:00January 11, 2023|Opioids|

Over 100 million individuals in the United States alone suffer from chronic pain. In fact, studies show that the economic burden of chronic pain exceeds $600 billion. Many Americans struggle with conditions that are associated with chronic pain such as severe headaches and migraines, back pain, arthritis, and cancer just to mention a few. Millions of prescriptions are written by doctors each day for opioid-based pain medications. Unfortunately, opioids are the most commonly used medication for chronic pain at a time when the U.S. is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Many of the powerful opioids used in pain management are known to cause harmful side effects and can often lead to addiction. Although opioids have been used effectively [...]

Dry January: What Can Be the Beginning of a Health and Wellness Journey

Innovo Detox2023-01-09T16:24:31-05:00January 9, 2023|Uncategorized|

2023 makes the 10th anniversary of the campaign known around the world as Dry January. Started in the U.K. in 2013, Dry January has become a worldwide phenomenon where, during the month of January, individuals start examining or reexamining their relationship to alcohol and taking steps to improve their overall health and wellness. Dry January, in its most basic form, is a monthlong sobriety challenge that people take to stay abstinent from drinking alcohol for the entire month of January. It can be an effort to begin to get sober or find recovery from alcohol for individuals that may suffer from alcoholism or alcohol addiction, but it can also be an effort to simply increase an individual's health and [...]

What is Ibogaine and How Does It Relate to Addiction?

Innovo Detox2023-07-03T11:05:20-04:00January 6, 2023|Detox|

A question that has been making the rounds in drug addiction circles lately is, exactly what is ibogaine and can it be used to treat addiction? In this blog post we will learn more about what ibogaine is and whether it is a recommended treatment for drug addiction. What Exactly is Ibogaine? Ibogaine is actually a psychedelic compound derived from a shrub known as iboga in Western and Central Africa. The compound has long been used by tribesmen in Africa for initiation rituals and healing ceremonies. Used in small doses, ibogaine can work as a mild stimulant but when taken in large doses it can put you into a severe psychedelic state. This is probably why some people use large [...]

Innovo Detox: Providing Detox and Addiction Treatment Services to Maryland

Innovo Detox2023-02-17T16:16:12-05:00January 4, 2023|Uncategorized|

Throughout America, overall addiction and substance use disorder-related statistics are rising. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 public health pandemic in the beginning of 2020, Americans are dealing with higher rates of mental health and addiction issues than ever before. Both fatal and non-fatal overdose numbers are rising, the country’s opioid epidemic due to the widespread use of the synthetic opioid fentanyl is getting worse, and more individuals are reportedly misusing or abusing alcohol. The alarming statistics and trends hold true for most states throughout the nation. Maryland, located right next to Innovo Detox’s home state of Pennsylvania, has seen a staggering impact related to addiction and mental health. For years, Maryland was known as a state with a [...]

How to Explain the Detox Process to Your Family

Innovo Detox2023-02-20T10:20:39-05:00January 2, 2023|Detox|

Struggling with addiction is usually a very traumatizing experience. If you or your loved one finally decides to quit using drugs or alcohol, detox is usually the first step of the journey to recovery. When you stop using harmful substances, you’ll need to rid your body of toxins, eat healthily, and constantly rehydrate your body. With the prolonged use of drugs or alcohol, harmful toxins accumulate in your body which could cause harm to your body’s organs and tissues. Fortunately, the body is designed to heal itself gradually under proper treatment and care. That’s why it’s important to attend detox in a medical facility after you decide to quit using. However, detox can be both physically and mentally draining, which [...]

Do I Need Detox from Drugs and Alcohol?

Innovo Detox2023-01-09T15:59:57-05:00December 28, 2022|Detox|

For someone suffering from substance use disorder, the first step in overcoming addiction is typically detox. If a person is drinking or using drugs every single day, or binge drinking or using, there is a definite period of stabilization that is needed, both physically and emotionally, before any clinical treatment would be effective. Additionally, for many people using certain specific substances, such as alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines, there is a large chance that the person had developed a physical dependency to those substances. This means that their bodies are now physically dependent (or addicted) to those substances, and they will certainly develop physical withdrawal symptoms when attempting to stop their use. This is why detox is a vital piece [...]

New Year, New You? Try Sobriety

Innovo Detox2022-12-27T16:59:58-05:00December 27, 2022|Uncategorized|

As the New Year approaches, it is only natural for people to make New Year’s resolutions. A tradition as the clock turns to a new year, a New Year’s resolution is typical a promise a person makes to themselves to do something different or make an improvement in the new year. The idea is, as a new year begins, so can people take steps to improve or better themselves through this declaration or promise that they make to themselves. It is often easier to make changes on a specific date, and what better date than January 1st. It’s the “new year, new me” principle. However, it is also well-known that while many people make New Year’s resolutions, so do many [...]

Why Do Patients Use Certain Shampoos During Drug Detox?

Innovo Detox2023-07-03T11:04:35-04:00December 22, 2022|Detox|

Drug detox can be an incredibly uncomfortable experience. The use of certain shampoos during drug detox can help you get the most out of your treatment and make the whole process easier on your body and mind. Read on to learn why patients sometimes use a "drug detox shampoo" while undergoing detox. 1. To Remove Toxins When certain aspects of drug detox are done in the home, many patients find that using shampoos to remove toxins from their hair can help them feel better. This can be done by either using a drug detox shampoo or by following specific instructions for making a homemade shampoo with ingredients found at the grocery store. Shampooing your hair and scalp can help remove [...]

Going to Treatment During the Holidays

Innovo Detox2022-12-14T14:18:20-05:00December 14, 2022|Addiction News, Alcohol Recovery|

It is not uncommon for people suffering from drug addiction or alcoholism to create barriers to treatment, even if they know they need the help. Even though they are suffering from a chronic, progressive, potentially fatal disease like addiction, people with substance use disorders will often make or use any excuse not to seek help or go to a detox facility or treatment center. Some of the common excuses used by people to avoid going to treatment are: The job Their kids Their spouse Their pets A big project, either at work or home An upcoming vacation However, towards the end of each year, many of the excuses or barriers pale in comparison to the one major reason that someone [...]

What Vitamins Can Help You Through Drug and Alcohol Detox?

Innovo Detox2023-01-09T15:18:53-05:00December 14, 2022|Detox|

Depending on your drug and alcohol of choice, detox can be an extremely uncomfortable experience, especially if it’s your first time going through the process. Fortunately, there are a number of vitamins that have been shown to help you through this difficult period and even make the process easier to handle. Detoxing from drugs or alcohol can be tough. The symptoms of withdrawal can range in severity depending on how long you've been using substances, how much you use, your age, and your health status. Common symptoms can include anxiety, sleeplessness, irritability, nausea, vomiting, fever and chills, as well as more intense symptoms like seizures. It's important to know that detoxing is not a one-time event but rather a process [...]

Exploring the Four Pillars of Addiction and How They Can Help You Get Through Detox

Innovo Detox2023-01-09T15:00:47-05:00December 9, 2022|Detox|

There's no quick fix for addiction, but the four pillars of recovery may help you stay on track over the long haul. These four pillars are health, home, purpose, and community, as outlined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA. Let’s look at each of the four pillars of addiction recovery. 1. Health Addiction can be controlled via the recovery process, but there's more to long-term wellness than just cutting down on drinking or drug use. According to SAMHSA, long-term wellness involves “making educated, healthy choices that enhance physical and emotional well-being.” Maintaining a sober lifestyle entails the following: Not partaking in any illegal substances Understanding the importance of a healthy diet Establishing a routine of [...]