Dec 31, Drug Abuse Prevention
Updated: 2009-12-31 14:56:03
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Drug Abuse Prevention When I think of drug abuse prevention brings to mind an analogy : in the film War Games the climax of the story centers on a young hero playing tic-tac-toe against a computer . The screen flashes bright light as the computer begins to play itself over and over . Finally after a long sequence the computer stops playing the game , the lights on the screen go dark and the computer says something to the effect , Interesting game . The best move is not to play . In a perfect world , the best drug abuse prevention is not to play But it isnt that easy . Not just street drugs When we think about drug abuse prevention , we usually think about illegal street drugs , but we dont always think about drugs that are taken initially for legitimate medical purposes , and then later abused . Physicians prescribe narcotics to control pain , or medications to control emotional swings . Taken as prescribed , under a doctors care , these drugs can be effective . However , they are all too often abused . Because the doctors prescription calls for a safe dosage , but the user exceeds that safe
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Addiction Parents Addiction Parents Here is more information about Addiction parents should . know Are younger children exposed to drugs The worst thing parents of pre-teen or younger children can do is assume that their child is not going to be exposed to : drugs At school In the community In your own neighborhood Drugs are everywhere and predatory dealers are looking for younger and younger customers , parents need to be always on the look out for . it The idea of a young child taking drugs is frightening , but equally as alarming is the knowledge that kids , even little kids , have about drugs . They can tell you about cocaine , or marijuana , or heroin or any of the other drugs sold on the street . Consider this : half of all children will try drugs before they get out of high school . Half Can you say with complete certainty that your child will be among the 50 who do not try drugs at least once If there is even the slightest chance your child might make a bad decision in a moment of weakness , you need to know what to . do My wife grew up in a large urban area . Her family lived in the city
Time seems to drag on and on. Your negative thoughts are starting to take on a life of their own. Once you realize what's happening, you try to disconnect yourself from the pessimism and involve yourself in something else. It doesn't work - your mind is drowning in sad self-loathing. As the days add up and the depression grinds on, you begin to lose hope and just don't want to deal with it anymore. You need to make it stop right now. This is the critical moment when you may launch a drug or alcohol addiction.
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Government Of Canada Urges Youth To Say ‘Not 4 Me’ When It Comes To Drugs – Medical News Today
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, unveiled the youth component of Canada’s National Anti-Drug Strategy, which aims to educate young people on the dangers of illicit drugs and to turn their backs on [...]
Drug Rehab Blog Your Drug Rehab Blog News Center The Underlying Problems Drug Addicts are Avoiding December 30th , 2009 by Nick Hayes Hello there If you are new here , you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this . topic The hardest stage to get through when you are a drug addict or are dealing with one is denial It is hard for a drug addict to admit he or she has a problem . This is why there is such a need for interventions it is hard to make a drug addict face the realization that a problem does . exist Some people believe that having a few drinks after work or at a social occasion is fine , and for many it is . However , there are some who can not stop and end up getting drunk . Some people believe that smoking a joint of marijuana is okay and relaxing . They are in denial that an addiction is coming or that it can harm them in the long . run There are some on prescription pain relief , due to back problems or an accident . They convince themselves that they are in pain even after the pain itself has subsided , thus avoid facing the fact that they have become addicted to the . medication Denying drug addiction will not solve your . problems Drug addicts have
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site AA Meetings Christian AA Meetings resources for drug addiction There does not have to be a chasm between a Christian AA Meetings approach to drug addiction and a medical or scientific approach to addiction recovery . A medical approach to drug addiction follows the science that God created , and therefore , its a viable pathway to recovery . The 12-Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous is an exceptional tool for treating the spirit , while the medical team treats the body and mind . Even if your life experiences does not include addiction , following the 12-Steps links us to the creator , to make His presence in our lives a vital , life-giving pathway to fulfillment . A Christian AA Meetings approach is a holistic approach to treat the entire person body , mind and spirit . Christian AA Meetings centers consider the medical needs of patients , but they also recognize the spiritual element of recovery . It is one thing to get over the immediate physical affects of drug addiction , that is to go through detoxification , but is quite another to continue to work at the difficult task of living without the
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Cocaine Addiction Cocaine Addiction Its a popular drug . Cocaine is associated with having good times with your friends , having money and power . They write songs about it . They glamorize . it But its a lie Lets take a closer look at Cocaine Addiction and see if its as desirable after the facts are presented . Knowing the facts about cocaine , the truth , might save someones life , maybe your . own Derived from the coca plant Other names for cocaine include , but are not limited to coke , snow , lady , flake , gold dust , freebase and . crack Cocaine is derived from the leaves of the coca plant , found in South America . The leaves are mashed , much like grapes are for making wine , then are treated with sulfuric acid . During this process , the active drug is released , as a paste is formed . The paste is then further refined and the end result is cocaine hydrochloride , a fine , white powder . It looks like powdered sugar . Cocaine became popular in the 1980s and 1990s and since that time the medical community has learned much about the highly addictive nature of this drug . Dr . Nora D .
Social connections are important for women in so many ways. It's more than just having a friend to call or getting the girls together to do something. A social network helps a woman to find her identity. Who is she in the reflection of the women around her? How do her social choices shape her actions, beliefs, feelings, and goals? Women in dire circumstances can keep looking forward as long as they have support of their female friends, coworkers, and family members. This is not to diminish support and connection with males by any means. But without other women in the picture, the support from men is less effective and seems out of balance.
Drug Rehab Blog Your Drug Rehab Blog News Center How to Deal with a Prescription Drug Addict December 29th , 2009 by Nick Hayes Hello there If you are new here , you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this . topic If there is an addict in your life has probably become stressful , unstable and chaotic . When something that is means as a treatment becomes the means of a disease , lives can be destroyed . It doesn’t matter which prescription drug your loved one has become addicted to life is turned head over heals . Too often , it is not only the addict , but the loved one’s whose lives are destroyed by the . addiction Continue to encourage the addict to get help . Even though this may seem futile , keep suggesting it . The other thing you must do is remain positive and the only way you can do that is to put yourself first . When someone we love becomes an addict , we tend to put all of our time and energy into helping that person . If something happens to you , who will take care of the addict Keeping yourself healthy , both physically and mentally is the best thing you can do . When you start taking care of yourself , it forces the addict to begin to take care of
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Oxycontin Withdrawal and Treatment Many Oxycontin Withdrawal Programs to Choose From Drug Treatment programs for drug addiction are as varied as the types of drug addiction , and while our purpose is not to endorse one kind of treatment over another , well try to give you a primer on the . topic Are science and religion mutually exclusive in treatment for addiction Read more . Types of Treatment Drug Rehabilitation Treatment may consist of : behavioral therapy , medication or a combination . Behavioral therapy would include counseling , cognitive therapy and psychotherapy . Also , there is the 12-Step recovery developed by Alcoholics Anonymous , which is now used by over 250 self-help . groups Drug Rehabilitation three things you need to know to be successful . An Intervention may be required for Drug Addiction Treatment Before you can choose a treatment program you may need to do an intervention . Click here for information about : interventions For more about Drugs Treatment is serious work but our modern culture doesn't treat it that way , read more . Is Incarceration the Answer for Repeat DUI
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Alcohol Intervention Alcohol Intervention and Treatment Need To Be Unique Each alcohol case is unique so addiction treatment programs have to be tailor-made to fit the needs of the . individual One size does not fit all and people have to be in the right setting in order for healing to take . place So whether the judge ordered the treatment , whether its in-patient or out-patient , look for programs that treat body , mind and spirit All three components work together . Even if a person can get back to health , the destruction on their lives that the addiction has inflicted may require emotional and spiritual support . Good alcohol rehab centers recognize this important aspect of alcohol . recovery Denial a Huge Problem Alcohol intervention : If you are a friend or a family member of someone who is either abusing alcohol or already addicted , youre probably wondering what you can do to help . The biggest problem you face is that the abuser or addict thinks this is YOUR problem , or youre making a fuss over nothing . I can handle it . The last one in the room to know there is a problem is the one
A lot of celebrities are making headlines lately for all the wrong reasons. First we hear about tennis star Andrei Agassi admitting to meth (a toxic stimulant drug) use when he was on the tennis circuit (what was he thinking?) and now Tiger Woods, with everyone speculating about his personal problems. All of this news [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Addiction and Depression Addiction and Depression Which came first the depression or the drug addiction Addiction and depression it may be difficult to tell which caused what . Depression is a clinical term , therefore we do not offer this discussion as the definitive description of depression , as that is best left to a professional . Rather , we will talk about what appears to be depression to give you an idea of the signs and symptoms . Is it depression , or does someone just have the blues One Thing Leads to Another One thing can lead to another . In the case of addiction , the presence of depression could have come before the addiction , or come as a result of the addiction . Whatever the case , addiction and depression are often found together . When you look at the signs of drug abuse , youll find that users often lose interest in activities that they used to love , or they lose interest in family and friends . There are signs of drug addiction . However , these are also signs of depression , and you can see that the two can be closely . linked We include depression mainly because drug
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Solution Many Programs to Choose From Drug Addiction Solution Treatment programs for drug addiction are as varied as the types of drug addiction , and while our purpose is not to endorse one kind of treatment over another , well try to give you a primer on the . topic Are science and religion mutually exclusive in treatment for addiction Read more . Types of Treatment Drug Addiction Solution Treatment may consist of : behavioral therapy , medication or a combination . Behavioral therapy would include counseling , cognitive therapy and psychotherapy . Also , there is the 12-Step recovery developed by Alcoholics Anonymous , which is now used by over 250 self-help . groups Drug Addiction Rehab Center three things you need to know to be successful . An Intervention may be required for Drug Addiction Treatment Before you can choose a treatment program you may need to do an intervention . Click here for information about : interventions For more about Drug Addiction Interventions Treatment is serious work but our modern culture doesn't treat it that way , read more . Is Incarceration the
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction a Choice Drug Addiction a Choice Drug addiction is a chronic disease affecting the brain and just about everyone is different . Drugs affect different people in different ways . One person can take and abuse drugs , yet never become addicted while another merely has one experience and is immediately hooked . Drug addiction is characterized by a person having to use the drug(s repeatedly regardless of the damage it does : to Their health Their family Their career Their relationships with friends and the community Addiction is not limited to drugs and alcohol . People can be addicted to many things , such as food , gambling , shopping , or most anything that gets in the way of a healthy lifestyle . When things get out of hand , and people behave compulsively regardless of the . consequences When the person is no longer in charge of their life , regardless of the triggering mechanism , they are addicted . The addiction can take over a persons entire life . Nothing else . matters Is there a cure The first question many people have Drug Addiction a Choice is simply Is there a cure The
Drug Rehab Blog Your Drug Rehab Blog News Center Oxycontin Addiction Rehab in Ontario December 28th , 2009 by Nick Hayes Hello there If you are new here , you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this . topic The use of Oxycontin in the Ontario area has tripled in the last 5 years . Drug rehab centers are reporting more and more admissions due to Oxycontin . The problem has escalated to the point that the Health Minister of Ontario wants to find out how many of the people receiving the drug actually need it . The Ontario area residents are fortunate to have some excellent resources at hand , . however Drug addiction can strike anyone at any time . The abuse and addiction of Oxycontin due to an actual medical need is rare , but it can and does occur . Other people try Oxycontin recreationally for whatever reason . Enough information has gone out about the drug that one would think people would know better but some still try the drug and get hooked . If and when that does happen , detox and rehab is recommended . In the Ontario area , there is Narconon a drug rehabilitation center that practices a holistic approach to treating drug addictions , including . Oxycontin
Drug Rehab Blog Your Drug Rehab Blog News Center What are the Long Term Effects of Alcohol December 27th , 2009 by Nick Hayes Hello there If you are new here , you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this . topic Drinking in moderation usually doesn’t cause any serious health problems , unless the person drinking already had some disease of the liver , gastrointestinal tract , kidneys , brain , or nervous . system Alcohol abuse and addiction lead to emotional problems Continued abuse and addiction affects the entire body system in many different ways . The following list of health effects caused by long term use of alcohol is by no means complete . Some effects : include 1. Obesity is caused due to the high-calorie intake of excessive amounts of . alcohol 2. As an intemperate amount of alcohol increases the production of hydrochloric acid , irritation to the esophagus , stomach , and small intestine is augmented , which promotes gastritis and ulcers or exasperates an already existing . condition 3. Pancreatitis an infection of the pancreas , which is the organ that releases insulin and glucagons as well as enzymes that combine with bile to digest . food 4.
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Alcohol Program Rehab Alcohol Program Rehab The very first step in the Alcohol Rehab may be a 12-Step program . We admitted that we were powerless over our alcoholism that our lives had become unmanageable . That may sound trite , but there are two very important points for the person affected in that statement , that , 1 we are out of control and , 2 our lives are . unmanageable I see people come and go from the treatment center every week . Some are seeking help after a repeat bout with the disease , while others are obviously there because someone else has either encouraged them or pestered them enough to force an action . Sometimes a person is there because of a court order . Those who have had a relapse may be discouraged or angry with themselves , but they are participating because they agree with Step 1. People who are not in agreement with that initial realization will most often say its the other persons problem . If they are there by court order , they are often pretty angry about it . People who are either abusing alcohol or are in the grip of alcoholism may completely deny their
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Theories Drug Addiction Theories What is Drug Addiction Drug addiction is a chronic disease affecting the brain and just about everyone is different . Drugs affect different people in different ways . One person can take and abuse drugs , yet never become addicted while another merely has one experience and is immediately hooked . Drug addiction is characterized by a person having to use the drug(s repeatedly regardless of the damage it does : to Their health Their family Their career Their relationships with friends and the community Addiction is not limited to drugs and alcohol . People can be addicted to many things , such as food , gambling , shopping , or most anything that gets in the way of a healthy lifestyle . When things get out of hand , and people behave compulsively regardless of the . consequences When the person is no longer in charge of their life , regardless of the triggering mechanism , they are addicted . The addiction can take over a persons entire life . Nothing else . matters Is there a cure The first question many people have Drug Addiction Theories is simply
Drug Rehab Blog Your Drug Rehab Blog News Center How Can You Get a Crack Addict to go to Rehab December 26th , 2009 by Nick Hayes Hello there If you are new here , you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this . topic Finding out that someone we love is suffering with an addiction to crack can be devastating . We would love to be able to demand that the person stop using crack and that they would heed our words and stop on the spot , but unfortunately that isn’t realistic . Crack addiction or an addiction of any type is complex and most often requires help from . professionals We can’t fix or force the crack addict to stop using crack , but what we can do is try to help them see their addiction and the impact that it is having on their life and the lives of those who love them . Because drug addicts are in a very vulnerable place in their li ves , it’s important to be careful how you approach them . In many cases , if the addict feels as though they are being attacked it will only cause them to distance themselves even more and possibly spin even further downward in their cycle of abuse . It doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t confront them with their addiction , but
Drug Rehab Blog Your Drug Rehab Blog News Center Merry Christmas to Our Readers December 25th , 2009 by Nick Hayes Hello there If you are new here , you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this . topic We would like to take this time to wish you , our wonderful readers , a merry . Christmas This has been a year of many changes , both in the world and here at Narconon . We have seen many come through our doors thanks to the articles and stories shared on this site and we believe , we know , that each and every one who made the decision to get help , has given themselves and their family the best Christmas gift of . all There have been times when someone read an article and filled out the form to get help . When the counselor would get on the phone , the person would say Can you really help me You would be surprised at how many of those wonderful and happy faces at our live graduation event on December 18 th asked that very question and as you can see , the answer was a definite . yes We want to wish those of you with loved ones dealing with an addiction a Merry Christmas as . well You have the hardest job of all as it is painful to watch someone you love battle
Drug Rehab Blog Your Drug Rehab Blog News Center Saying No to Drugs and Alcohol December 24th , 2009 by Nick Hayes Hello there If you are new here , you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this . topic There is only one surefire way not fall to into a pattern of addiction with drugs and alcohol : just say no Sure , you want to have fun , you want to let loose with your friends and hang out , but some things come with a price and this is how many addictions are started . So how do you deal with a situation where friends or peer pressure are encouraging you to do something that is not right and can lead to an addiction Here are some . pointers First , call it what it . is If you are underage and someone wants you to drink , identify it as illegal . Let them know you have a plan for your life and doing something illegal such as drinking underage or taking illicit drugs is not part of that . plan Second , show your . spirit Let them know you are confident enough in your own self-worth that you are not in need of a crutch such as drugs or alcohol You have made up your mind what you want to do in life and intentional roadblocks such as drugs and alcohol are not part of
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Cocaine Addict Cocaine Addict Its a popular drug . Addiction is associated with having good times with your friends , having money and power . They write songs about it . They glamorize . it But its a lie A Closer Look Lets take a closer look at Cocaine Addict and see if its as desirable after the facts are presented . Knowing the facts about cocaine , the truth , might save someones life , maybe your . own Derived from the coca plant Other names for cocaine include , but are not limited to coke , snow , lady , flake , gold dust , freebase and . crack Cocaine is derived from the leaves of the coca plant , found in South America . The leaves are mashed , much like grapes are for making wine , then are treated with sulfuric acid . During this process , the active drug is released , as a paste is formed . The paste is then further refined and the end result is cocaine hydrochloride , a fine , white powder . It looks like powdered sugar . Cocaine became popular in the 1980s and 1990s and since that time the medical community has learned much about the highly addictive nature of this drug . Dr .
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Prescription Drug Addiction Prescription Medications and Addiction Prescription drug addiction is often overlooked , while illegal drug use gets the most attention when people talk about drug addiction , legal drugs that are used for recreation , which leads to addiction . For this section well divide the prescription meds into three groupscentral nervous system depressants , opioids and central nervous system stimulants Prescription Drug Addiction : Depressants The depressants are useful in treating conditions such as anxiety and sleep disorders . In American culture we commonly hear references to central nervous system depressants , as someone will say , Take a Valium . If someone is excited , angry or in any way agitated , the response is to take a pill and calm down . We do not question proper medical use of this group of drugs , as the benefits are many , but like other groups of drugs , the potential for abuse is ample and prescription drug addiction is . common The depressants include barbiturates and benzodiazepines . The barbiturates would be drugs like Phenobarbital , amobarbital and
: Drug Rehab Blog Your Drug Rehab Blog News Center Narconon Live Graduation Event : Sound Advice for Freedom Fighters December 23rd , 2009 by Nick Hayes Hello there If you are new here , you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this . topic As part of the celebration of this past Friday’s Narconon live graduation event , there were several guest speakers who had wonderful sage advice for the men and women getting clean and overcoming a battle of . addiction Andre Ahern , Director of Expansion at Narconon Trois . Rivieres Andre Ahern a Director of Expansion at Narconon Trois Rivieres , gave sound advice on going into battle and fighting the addiction the Narconon way , calling the students Freedom Fighters He encouraged them , stating that they could do it , that they could win out over the . addiction As I listened to Mr . Ahern talk of Freedom Fighters , I realized he had chosen the most appropriate term for those who are waging war against the control of drug addiction they are fighting for their freedom to be themselves again , to have normal lives again , to be regular every day people who remember the night before and who can perform normal tasks throughout
No single factor determines whether a person will become addicted to drugs. But there are many different reasons for why people start. Sometimes life changes stress us out-changing schools, coping with our parents’ divorce-these are not easy. But turning to drugs or alcohol just makes the situation worse. Read Alby’s story. His environment was constantly changing. [...]
The decision to conduct a family intervention will be the most important one you ever make. If you’re here, reading this, you shouldn’t need to be told what’s at stake in the intervention process. You know that addiction is a devastating disease, and that addiction treatment is essential to the long-term health of the addict [...]
Asking for help can be one of the hardest things a human being can do. Sounds strange, doesn't it? Well, many people think of asking for help as a sign of weakness or failure. They may have the mistaken idea that if they couldn't accomplish something all by themselves, they failed and would suffer deep embarrassment. Nothing could be further from the truth.
: Drug Rehab Blog Your Drug Rehab Blog News Center The Narconon Live Graduation Event : What a Wonderful World December 22nd , 2009 by Nick Hayes Hello there If you are new here , you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this . topic The Narconon Live Graduation was held this past Friday and I have never seen a more appropriate song for an event as the one sang by the lovely and talented Lea Morgane . As she sang What a Wonderful . World A person who is addicted to drugs finds himself in a virtual pit of doom and a revolving cycle that seems hopeless to ever break free of . But it CAN be done . A Narconon live graduation event celebrates that . fact Sometimes a song is just a song but the one sang by the talented Miss Morgane could not have been more appropriate for just such an occasion as the Narconon live graduation . event This writer has heard What a Wonderful World sang many times over the past several decades . The Louis Armstrong hit was prevalent during my mother’s young adulthood and as I listen to the song it always brings a feeling of love and hope into me . While there were several beautiful songs performed Friday , this one identified what the
With rumors circulating about Tiger Woods coming to Wickenburg for treatment at the Meadows – A few staff at Gatehouse Academy would like to take a stance on the issue.
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If Tiger were to seek treatment for Sex Addiction, in our opinion, it would not be an excuse to pin blame [...]Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyDoes Tiger Woods Deserve a Chance?
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Crack Cocaine Introduction to the Crack Cocaine 12-Step Program Drug addiction is such a lonely disease As they become more dependent on their drug of choice , people isolate themselves , cutting themselves off from family , friends and activities they used to enjoy . Even when they want to come out of that world , they think they can or must do it alone Not true The last thing a person needs at the very beginning of recovery is to be alone . The addict will say , Ill cut back , or I just have to have the will power to stop doing drugs . One addict told me that the only way for him to get clean was for him to do all of the work there was no other way . What he was not considering is that as human beings , we are not wired that way . We are wired for . relationship We are not meant for isolation . Moreover , what if I told you that you cant do it all on your own strength that you need something from somebody else The Crack Cocaine 12-Step process for recovery was first created in the 1930s , by Alcoholics Anonymous , but over the last 70 plus years , over 250 self-help groups have adopted these .
NIDA’s first-ever Virtual Town Hall on Prevention is now online! What’s a Virtual Town Hall? Well, NIDA asked a bunch of experts in drug abuse prevention to come to the National Press Club in Washington, DC, and talk about how different communities can set up programs for teens that give them interesting things to do [...]
Last year, I watched a heart wrenching episode of A&E's Intervention featuring a young woman named Allison. She was an over achiever with a difficult family past. During college, she crashed through the façade and ended up addicted to inhalants. The episode showed her purchasing ten aerosol computer dusters at a time and driving shortly after she huffed. Her speech was slurred, her behavior was erratic and extreme, and her future looked bleak.
It’s that time of year again-time to announce the results of NIDA’s annual Monitoring the Future survey. For the 34th year, researchers went into classrooms all over the country and asked young people to fill out surveys about their drug use. This year 46,097 8th, 10th and 12th graders participated–that’s a lot of teens! As [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Causes Drug Addiction Causes : Problems Unhappiness Crime Divorce Major illness Even death What are underlying causes of addiction When we take drugs , either for medical purposes or recreation , there is a benefit or reward that we are trying to achieve . What are the real causes of drug addiction For example pain medication is intended to bring relief to an injured or stressed area of our body . The beginning stages of drug addiction causes us to crave more and to use more . The unintended consequences of that is our need to take more and more of the drug to get the same result . Drug addiction causes the pathways inside the brain to be altered . Physical changes in the nerve cells are brought on by the drug . These cells neurons communicate with each other releasing neurotransmitters into the gaps or synapses between the nerve cells . This makes some drugs are more addictive than others . There are several other factors that contribute to drug addiction . Well go into greater detail on another page , but for now the major factors are ones genetic makeup , personality and peer
Drug or alcohol addiction is a common partner with bipolar disorder. The mood swings are horrendous, and drugs or alcohol can temporarily bring things back to the middle. But it doesn't take long before drugs and alcohol can turn a person. A person just trying to survive with their bipolar disorder can end up needing drug treatment.
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Statistics Drug Addiction Statistics and Facts Questions and Answers In our society , drug addiction and drug abuse are ever-present issues that impact every community , every group of people , every income level and drug addiction statistics indicate that it costs hundreds of billions of dollars in taxpayer money each year . But drug addiction and abuse are not merely social problems , and often people will incorrectly point to drug addiction and drug abuse as criminal acts , or caused by people of weak character , or something that people can just stop by sheer will power . More about Drug Addiction Statistics Addiction is a disease . Drug addiction impacts the brain and is far more complex than simply referring to it as a behavioral problem . Advances in science have revealed how drugs interact with brain chemistry , leading to new treatment techniques and greater possibilities of addicts returning to a healthy and productive life . This page is designed to answer some of the questions you may have concerning drug abuse and addiction . It is by no means an exhaustive listing , but
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Moving Into Recovery Welcome Nobody sets out to become addicted to drugs or expects to deal with drug addiction . Some people may take an illegal drug for the first time , just to have a thrill or be a part of the crowd . Some people need prescription medication , but over time they begin to take too much , too often . Whatever the case , people certainly do not expect the misery that comes with addiction . But there is help for drug addiction and drug rehab can work . Addiction Has Many Faces . Addiction has many faces , none of them pretty . This site is devoted to trying to help find ways for you to recover from . addiction We designed this site to give useful information that will help people learn to make better decisions . The key to dealing with drug abuse , alcoholism and drug addiction is having the right . information You need information to recognize and understand drug addiction or alcoholism in yourself , your family , your friends and your community . This site has complete and update facts about drug and alcohol abuse to help people to stop their dependence . This site
What we know about drug abuse evolves over time. This is true for smoking and tobacco addiction, too. We know much more now than we did 100, 40, or even 10 years ago. As we learn more about tobacco, smoking, and health, we continue to do more to prevent illness and death caused by tobacco.
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What do kids want to know about drugs if no one is watching them write the questions? See for yourself!-NIDA’s DRUG FACTS CHAT DAY transcript is now online. NIDA scientists and staff answered hundreds of questions from teens all over the country. You can read some sample questions below. (For the answers…click on this link [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Teen Heroin Abuse Teen Heroin Abuse : What can parents do Its every parents nightmare facing Heroin Abuse . As children enter their teenage years they begin to separate from their parents , explore the adult world and fashion an image of their place in it . Even the most conscientious parents may not be able to protect their teens from the predatory lure of , drugs readily available in or around all . schools Borrowing a sports analogy , the best defense against Teen Heroin Abuse is a good offense . Parents need to equip themselves with solid information about teen abuse a realistic view of their child and access to professional help if there are any early warning signs of drug use abuse Parents need to begin their offensive preparations long before the teenage years . See the problem of Teen Heroin Abuse before it comes into your neighborhood . Be proactive and establish your own game plan for educating your child on the topic , handling the problem if it arises and limiting the . damage Parents do not want to believe that Little Johnny or Little Jane is going to use drugs or is having a
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Marijuana Addiction Facts Here are some facts that may surprise or sadden you about Marijuana abuse . As with most issues about addiction , there is much that is unexpected the costs or much higher than expected and the causes are very sad . That fact that child abuse is such a strong predictor of abuse speaks volumes about the problem . See what you : think Marijuana Addiction Facts : 1 Marijuana abuse and Marijuana addiction , according to the National Institute of Health , impacts all Americans , because we all pay the cost for it . Marijuana Addiction Facts : 2 Statistics show that Marijuana abuse and Marijuana addiction cost Americans over 484 billion annually . This figure includes healthcare costs and abuses of that system lost job wages , traffic accidents , crime and the associated criminal justice system . costs Marijuana Addiction Facts : 3 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration , approximately 10 to 22 percent of car crashes involved drivers who have been using . drugs Marijuana Addiction Facts : 4 Marijuana use and addiction is linked to at least half of the
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Support Authors Site : Author Ned Wicker Ned has a varied background which : includes Radio Show , Host Sports , Journalist Magazine Owner , Editor Navy , sailor Christian Pastor Chaplain specializing in Addiction Recovery Through these experiences Ned as gained a unique insight into the human . condition Ned views drug addiction as a problem that encompasses body , mind and spirit . He believes all of these aspects must be treated for recovery from the addiction to occur . Additionally , all members of the family need support themselves and are key to helping the addict successfully overcome . addiction Ned's mother was an alcoholic who died before receiving treatment or going into recovery . The goal of this site is to give people information about recovery from addiction enabling them to help themselves and their loved . ones Additional Support : from Rev . Dr . Dan Geeding We have also receive support and encouragement from Rev . Dr . Dan Geeding , the lead chaplain at Waukesha Memorial Hospital , whose dissertation inspired this : website Ministering to 12-Step Oriented Persons
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics Other Subscribe To This Site Addiction Causes Addiction causes and is caused by many problems : including Unhappiness Crime Divorce Major illness Even death What are the underlying causes of Addiction When we take drugs , either for medical purposes or recreation , there is a benefit or reward that we are trying to achieve . For example pain medication is intended to bring relief to an injured or stressed area of our body . The beginning stages of Addiction causes us to crave more and to use more . The unintended consequences of that is our need to take more and more of the drug to get the same result . Addiction causes the pathways inside the brain to be altered . Physical changes in the nerve cells are brought on by the drug . These cells neurons communicate with each other releasing neurotransmitters into the gaps or synapses between the nerve cells . This makes some drugs are more addictive than others . There are several other factors that contribute to Addiction . Well go into greater detail on another page , but for now the major factors are ones genetic makeup , personality and peer pressure . Again well explain