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Types of Addictions
Saturday, February 9th, 2008How many types of addiction are there? You might as well ask the old question, “How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?” Both these questions can be endlessly argued among addiction therapists and theologians, and no one will come up with the “right” answer because there is none!
Addiction therapists often differ […]
Red Ribbon Week draws attention to drug abuse
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008October 21-27 was Red Ribbon Week (at least it was in some states). During this time, a LOT of attention was paid to drug abuse, with emphasis on NEVER BEGINNING to take drugs. This year, it focused on prescription drug abuse. More about that in a later blog.
Anyway, besides giving info on that particular form […]
Drug Addiction, what is it?
Monday, November 19th, 2007The words “drug addiction” still have the capacity to bring to one’s mind the homeless “wino” hanging around outside the liquor store and the rescue mission, or the pitiful character lying on a filthy bed in some “flophouse” with a tourniquet around his arm and a needle in the vein.
These mental images still ring true; […]
Types of Addiction Treatments
Monday, November 12th, 2007Thank God there are actually many forms of addiction treatment available today. Unless one truly feels that the only way to completely and totally break a drug addiction is by going “cold turkey”, a person no longer has to suffer from withdrawal symptoms as he or she would have in the past.
Addiction […]
Read what parents are saying…
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007On the 28th of April 2000, we attended our son’s graduation ceremony at a 1-800-nodrugs refferal program. Our son’s graduation event will forever be etched in our memory, as a rebirth of our child. He looked absolutely wonderful and his behavior was so accepting and calm. For years, we had wondered if we would ever […]
Cocaine Facts
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007What is cocaine made up of? The drug, which appears to have an extremely complicated chemical makeup, comes from the leaves of the coca plant. The plant is native to South America, and becomes a powerful stimulant, but also one of the most addictive drugs. In the ancient past, natives in South America used this […]
Dangers of Methadone
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007There is a drug that has been used for treatments of narcotic withdrawal symptoms and dependences. It is called Methadone, and it is commonly used to treat things such as opium and heroin addictions. Because of the difficulty most people have shaking these addictions on their own, methadone is very helpful for people because it […]
Cocaine Treatment/Withdrawal
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007Cocaine is second only to marijuana as the most prevalent drug in the United States. It is so addictive that lab studies have shown that animals will choose cocaine over food or water, accept cocaine knowing they will be punished and even press a bar over 10,000 times for a single injection of cocaine. This […]
Club Drugs Rehab Program
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007Club Drugs Rehab Program
Club Drugs has become a widely used term for a number of illicit drugs and addictive drugs that are most commonly encountered at nightclubs and all-night parties called “raves”.
The main club drugs are MDMA, GHB, Ketamine, Rohyphnol, Methamphetamines, and LSD and are also referred to as: X, Adam, Ecstasy, G, Liquid Ecstasy, […]
Can You Prevent Drug Addiction?
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007Can You Prevent Drug Addiction?
Drugs are certainly among some of the hardest things to stop in life. This is due to not only the chemical addictions that develop, but also the psychosocial drug addictions that develop when someone uses drugs on a regular basis.
However, it is important to note that drug addiction can be prevented. […]
Anorectic Drug Rehab Program
Monday, September 17th, 2007Anorectic Drugs Rehab programs start with a removal of the anorectic drug from your body. Anorectic drugs have a milder amphetamine like addictive quality.
The drugs rehab program begins the the detoxification of the body. A detox program will remove the toxins from the body and assist the addict in controlling the withdrawal symptoms.
The drug rehab […]
Alcohol and Alcoholism
Monday, September 17th, 2007An addiction to alcohol includes both a physical and mental or psychological dependency on alcohol. A physical addiction will include a build up of tolerance for alcohol and an actual physical craving or dependence on the substance.
You can learn more about the physical issues and alcoholism in the following article: Physical Issues and Alcoholism
A mental […]
Types of Alcohol Rehabilitation
Monday, September 17th, 2007So you have determined you do have a substance abuse problem and you need alcohol rehabilitation. Perhaps you are extremely uncomfortable with the idea of support groups or clinical psychologists and counseling sessions.
There are many different approaches to the alcohol rehabilitation process. You can try weaning yourself off alcohol or quitting suddenly and completely. Some […]