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Alcohol Drug Addiction Library...
The
authors of the articles found on this page wrote these
articles based on their own unique perspectives that
they acquired while struggling with addiction themselves,
their experiences as treatment providers after recovering
from their addictions and researching the written materials
of other treatment providers and medical professionals.
Also, from working with many recovered (and some not
so recovered) addicts. This combination can at times
deliver some insight into the world of addiction and
recovery that simply can't be found in many other places.
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Alcohol
Withdrawal Symptoms
When
someone who has become "alcohol dependent"
stops drinking, they will experience some level of
physical discomfort. This is why it is extremely difficult
for them to stop drinking "on their own"
without assistance and support.
Managing
Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms
Heroin
addiction, as well as all opiate addictions, usually
require medically monitored detox for the severe withdrawal
symptoms the drugs produce. Heroin use causes a strong
physical dependence and therefore withdrawal can result
in serious complications when the use of the drug
is stopped abruptly. Cold-turkey heroin detox and
withdrawal symptoms can include seizures, heart irregularities,
vomiting, insomnia and the sweats. Once the body has
adapted to the presence of the drug, withdrawal symptoms
may occur if heroin use is reduced or stopped.
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About Crystal Meth
The
acute effects of methamphetamine include increased
heart rate and blood pressure, vasoconstriction (constriction
of the arterial walls), pupil dilation and hyperglycemia
(increased blood sugar). A person who ingests meth
will experience an increased focus and mental alertness,
the elimination of the subjective effects of fatigue
and a decrease in appetite. Continued high doses of
methamphetamine produce anxiety reactions during which
the person is fearful, tremulous and concerned about
his well-being; an amphetamine psychosis in which
the person misinterprets others' actions, hallucinates
and becomes unrealistically suspicious; an exhaustion
syndrome, involving intense fatigue and need for sleep
after the stimulation phase; and a prolonged depression,
during which suicide is possible.
Cocaine
or Crack Cocaine
The
effects of cocaine normally occur immediately after
ingestion and can last from a few minutes to a few hours.
The duration of the drug's effects depends on how it
is ingested. Snorting cocaine produces a slow onset
of effects that can last from 15 to 30 minutes, while
the effects of smoking cocaine last from 5 to 10 minutes
and produce a more intense high. Cocaine produces euphoric
effects by building up dopamine in the brain, causing
the continuous stimulation of neurons.
Guide
To A Successful Intervention
Persons
suffering from alcoholism and other drug addictions
are prone to serious denial about the harmful effects
of their behavior on themselves and others. Efforts
to reason with them and convince them to stop causing
such damage are frequently met with denial, defensiveness,
justification or minimization and sometimes even attacks
upon the loved-one that is trying to help.
Types
of Alcohol and Drug Rehabs
Alcohol
and Drug Rehabs
can differ greatly in the types of services that they
provide. If you're attempting to locate a suitable rehab
for yourself or a loved one, this article will give
you an overview of the different types of alcohol and
drug rehabs that are available. Some are fairly expensive,
running as much as forty to fifty thousand dollars for
a 30-day program, while others are county funded, county
contracted or accept Medicaid, Medicare and insurance
for payment. Others don't accept any insurance, but
their fees are moderate, so they are reasonably priced
alternatives for those with limited or no insurance
coverage at all.
Finding
Suitable Drug Rehabs
Drug
addiction knows no geographic, age, gender or ethnic
boundaries. It can strike anyone and everywhere! So
one might argue that an addiction is an addiction and
they all need to be treated the same. If it were only
that simple! The disease of addiction is the only disease
a person can have that tells you that you don't have
it. Also, when an addict finally realizes that he does
have a serious problem, this disease assures him it's
going to be okay, just do some more and everything will
be okay. Addiction is a cunning and baffling foe and
your chances of beating it without help are slim to
none.
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