Posts by Ned Barrett

The number of drug overdose deaths involving a powerful animal tranquilizer called xylazine, or tranq, has skyrocketed in recent years. This is the conclusion of two new federal reports. These reports also revealed that men were more likely to be using opioids that contain xylazine and to die from an opioid overdose than women. The…

Primary care physicians play an absolutely essential role in healthcare. Not only do they serve as the frontline providers and the initial point of contact for patients seeking medical attention, they provide comprehensive and continuous care, promoting preventive measures, early diagnosis, and timely management of various health conditions. Through their deep understanding of patients’ medical…

Many people ask the doctors and addiction specialists at New Life Medical Addiction Services the question – how long does alcohol withdrawal last? In this article we will answer that question and also provide an overview of alcohol withdrawal syndrome and its effects. What is Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS)? Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is the set…

For the 7th year in a row, New Life Co-founder, Dr. Joe Savon has been named a New Jersey 2023 Top Doc!  We are incredibly proud of Dr. Savon and what he has accomplished in his career. We are lucky to have Dr. Joe on our team. His unflagging commitment to patient care is paired…

People in South Jersey who search for detox centers near me need to learn about New Life Medical Addiction Services, located in Marlton, New Jersey. New Life and its team of skilled and compassionate physicians, medical professionals and addiction specialists provide a unique outpatient approach to treating addiction to alcohol, opioids, and other drugs. With…

We receive a lot of questions concerning the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, which we will explore in this article. Alcohol withdrawal is a potentially serious condition that can occur in individuals who have been drinking heavily for an extended period of time. Withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe and can even be life-threatening…

Detoxing From Alcohol When someone who has alcohol use disorder (AUD) tries to quit drinking, the very first step in the treatment process is detoxing. What Is Detoxing From Alcohol? Detoxing from alcohol is the crucial initial stage in treating alcoholism and AUD. The detoxing phase is where the alcohol is completely flushed from a…

One of the dangerous opioid variants making the news is valeryl fentanyl. Valeryl fentanyl is not as widely used or as well-known as some other synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl or carfentanil. However, it has been identified in a number of drug seizures and overdose cases in various parts of the world and increasingly in…

Despite all of the incredible challenges that arise from addiction to opioids and other drugs, addiction to alcohol is in some ways even more of a risk. In understanding the alcohol withdrawal timeline, it is important to first understand the unique dangers that alcohol addiction presents: Alcohol is Legal and Socially Acceptable Due to the…