Had a lot of thoughts on my mind. Been having a lot of drinking dreams recently and that hadn't been a problem for a while. It's unsettling to wake up and wonder, 'did I drink?' Still sober and...Hi, this is my first time ever joining, I have a drinking problem, I have always had a drinking problem. Ever feel like your whole life is crashing down on you faster than a burning building?...Lady posted on another thread, and I wanted to make sure that the good people at SR read her situation, and will welcome her! :) She wrote: ---Quote--- hi .. i am new to all of this and came...I've been lurking here for the past couple of months, and thought it was time to step up and say thank you to everyone. I quit drinking 63 days ago, and SR has been a great resource to me. I've...7 hours sleep last night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Could have slept longer but had stuff to do. I think I have now turned a corner. The past few days have been horrible but feeling a hell of a lot...I know a lot of you may not read the 12 step stuff but one of the daily reading books spoke to one of the more important (although not always followed) principles in AA - that of not not giving too...Hi Im Sharon and Im an Alcoholic. By the Grace of my HP and people like you here in SR I havent found it necessary to pick up a drink of alcohol since 8-11-90.I have given up drinking quite a few times over the years and this time really want to shake it off for good. I drank nearly an entire bottle of whisky on friday night and was sick in the garden, i...I'm having a panic attack and I just almost used. That really scares me because for a second I almost lost control. Can anyone come to the chat room?AH, came by last night and we talked for awhile and he wants to move back in.We discussed the boundaries of him doing so , I have no expectations but of course did not tell him that. I did tell...
Xanax is used and prescribed by increasing numbers of doctors. But what is Xanax and what does Xanax do? We review addictive-ness and medical reasons for taking Xanax here.
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Many drugs have their origin in the religious rituals of ancient civilizations. The Mayans, Aztecs, and Egyptians were among the first to use plants and mushrooms with hallucinogenic powers to help contact the spiritual world or mystical beings for guidance or enlightenment. Today, these drugs are used recreationally by most, but they are also still [...]
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Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Detox from Alcohol Detox from Alcohol The first step in treating alcoholism is to remove alcohol from the system , and this is much more involved than merely sleeping it off . Dextox is necessary because a person can't participate in the treatment and gain full benefit from the educational opportunity if he she is in any way under the influence . Recovery starts when the alcohol is out of the system , Detox is generally the first . step So what does Detox from Alcohol entail This can be a tricky process and people should not try to detox without medical assistance . Detox from Alcohol is potentially very dangerous . The body can react violently towards
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This is what I have to listen to in my lab at the beginning of each school year when high school seniors are conducting research on neuroscience. A [...]If you practice social work (or are interested in becoming a social worker), this system view of work with men hot off the press from Columbia University Press is a must-buy. A brief review of "Social Work Practice with Men at Risk" and how it delivers just what it promises here.
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Guest Blogger, Ethan Guinn, a winner of NIDA’s Addiction Science Award, describes how his interest in science (and video games) has brought him lots of exciting changes and opportunities.
As a high school student, my strong suit was always the sciences, so my senior year I enrolled in an advanced science class called Science [...]Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Alcohol Addiction Stories Alcohol Addiction Stories are Important In meeting and working with Alcohol Addiction recovery patients over the years I have found that one of the most important aspects of their recovery is having the opportunity to share their story , their life experience . Alcohol Addiction stories don't often have a happy endings but what ever the ending sharing them is . helpful A former teacher of mine is a psychotherapist , who always talked to us about getting to the essence of self when helping people tell those all important Alcohol Addiction stories . It is the essence of self that drives the person's perceptions and creates meaningWhat are the long term effects of Ambien? And what Ambien dangers should you consider before taking this sleeping pill? Plus, my all-time favorite prescription pill video of Stan versus Ambien. Sorry, but it's funny.The term “crack baby” came about in the 1980′s and 90′s when large numbers of women on crack and cocaine were having babies. Public view at the time was that these babies were born addicted, had to go through withdrawal symptoms, and faced a lifetime of suffering and inferiority. But after seeing these children grow [...]Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages – Washington Caffeinated Booze Four Loko, Not Drugs, Sickened Students at Party – abc NEWS / Health A highly caffeinated, but legal alcoholic drink was responsible for sickening dozens and sent nine Central Washington students to the hospital and led to an investigation of whether the party-goers had been drugged, police said [...]
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Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Introduction of Drug Addiction Introduction of 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 ,Lortab can be used in two main ways. Learn how, when and why doctors recommend you use Lortab, and why people are taking Lortab to get high. Plus, discuss possible Lortab addiction symptoms in our comment section. We respond to all your addiction questions by video.
At the 23rd annual Cape Cod Symposium a couple of our great friends, Matthew and Maureen Marifone shared their story of recovery. A family journey, their story shows each and every one of us why we do what we do here at Treatment Solutions Network. We hope this story provides hope to those of you [...]One of the easiest ways for someone to get involved with drug or alcohol abuse is to live a stressful life. People that live a fast-paced life are more likely to abuse drugs because of things like stress. Teens that feel pressured to do well in sports and school are more likely to take stimulant [...]
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A recent study has found that people who have low levels of vitamin B12 could be more prone to developing alzheimer’s later on in life. The vitamin is thought to protect individuals against Alzheimer’s by reducing levels of an amino acid (homocysteine) in the blood that has been linked to the disease. Individuals will all read more »Recently, I had an opportunity to sit down with one of the most dynamic and groundbreaking individuals the recovery community has ever known. He is a Lieutenant on the Boston Fire Department and co-ordinates their Employee Assistance Program, his name is Willy Ostiguy and for those who don’t know, he is an E.A.P. pioneer with [...]
You’ve already heard plenty about what smoking can do to your looks and your life. But have you ever stopped to really think about how much money gets burned up with each pack of cigarettes?
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There’s been a lot of talk about nanotechnology lately—like what does it take to be able to control things as small as atoms or molecules. Now, scientists funded by NIDA are trying to use nanotechnology to help people quit smoking. How, you ask? By delivering small amounts of nicotine via skin patches into a smoker’s [...]
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The idea for me hosting the event for the National Drug Facts Week (NDFW) came from my career as a forensic chemist—that is someone who examines drugs and chemical evidence related to crimes. In my job, I have direct contact with analyzing controlled substances such as cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and other illicit and diverted drugs.
I [...]Youth & Alcohol Study – UK Brit Kids Get Drunk for About Half the Cost of a Chocolate Bar – MeDINDIA A recent study has revealed that youngsters in the UK can get drunk for half the price of a chocolate bar. Drug-Related ER Visits For Kids – USA Kids Under 6 Made Majority of [...]Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Heroin Addiction Symptoms What Are Heroin Addiction Symptoms Signs and symptoms Sometimes the most obvious Heroin addiction symptoms are simply observing that something is wrong or different . Understand that the one addicted is most often the last one to know there is a problem , or be willing admit that there may be a problem . Addicts will say they can handle it , or they can quit anytime . The trouble is the Heroin has them by the throat like a hound dog shaking a raccoon . When someone is addicted to drugs , there are few general warning signs that point to the : problem Does the person feel like they need to have the Heroin regularly , every day orStereotypes are everywhere. We often slap labels on people based purely on a movie or news story we saw, or a single encounter with a person. Not only are stereotypes damaging to those being categorized, but they can be harmful to everyone, as we can see in the case of drug abuse. Categorizing Drug addicts [...]
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Scientists have discovered a key gene which appears to be twice as active in depressed patients compared to those without the condition. The gene in question MKP-1, was found to be twice as active in brain tissue samples from 21 dead patients who were diagnosed with depression compared to 18 depression free individuals. The gene read more »
The drug rehab program that’s right for you is the one that’s designed to meet your individual needs. As obvious as that sounds, the unfortunate truth is that many of the most well-known luxury drug rehab centers in Los Angeles offer the same generic drug rehab programs to all of their clients. Unsurprisingly, those drug [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Opiate Addiction Facts Opiate Addiction Facts Here are some facts that may surprise or sadden you about Opiate 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 Opiate Addiction Facts : 1 Opiate abuse and Opiate addiction , according to the National Institute of Health , impacts all Americans , because we all pay the cost for it . Opiate Addiction Facts : 2 Statistics show that Opiate abuse and Opiate addiction cost Americans over 484Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Heroin Drug Addiction Heroin drug addiction : An American tragedy Once heralded as a safe and non-addictive alternative to morphine , heroine drug addiction has turned into a national menace since coming to the United States in the late . 1800s Sometimes glamorized , heroin drug addiction is the most rapidly acting of the opiates and the most abused . It is everywhere , in our communities , in our schools and its reach crosses all socio-economic boundaries . It is highly addictive and all too often fatal . What is causes addiction Heroin is a highly addictive drug , made from morphine , which is made from opium , a processed derivative from a naturalFor someone that is a recovering alcoholic, one of the biggest ongoing challenges they face is abstaining from alcohol. Alcoholics Anonymous’ 12 Step program recommends completely staying away from alcohol, for the rest of the recovering alcoholic’s life if necessary. Obviously, this can be a very difficult thing to do. Alcohol in Society Let’s stop [...]Drug-Related Deaths – Mexico At least 5 dead after drug-related clashes in northern Mexico – Thaindian News MONTERREY, MEXICO (BNO NEWS) — At least five people were killed and three others were wounded during deadly clashes between Mexican Marines and drug gangs in the northern region of Mexico. Illegal Drugs – UK Drug dealer stripped [...]
Hello, my name is Christian and I was the graphic designer for NIDA’s new Drug Facts: Shatter the Myths booklet. The goal for me was to create something visually that teens would enjoy reading, rather than being made to read. Teens are very savvy when it comes to messages, so we wanted to present [...]Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Risk Factors Drug Addiction Risk Factors Listed below are some of the major factors that can cause drug addiction . Some of these risks are controllable others are not . Some people are much more prone to addiction and alcoholism others not so . much Drug Addiction Risk Factors : Genetic Inherited We are all a product of our parents . If your parents have addiction struggles , chances are you are more susceptible to addiction . Thats why drug addiction is more common in some families than in others . If your parents smoke , chances are good you will smoke . If your parents used alcohol , youll probably follow and use that drug in muchUnderage Drinking – Nebraska Solutions Sought For Alcohol-Related Crashes – KETV.com OMAHA, Neb. — Frustration mounted in a meeting Wednesday of educators, law officials and advocates on how best to contain the problem of underage drinking. Substance Abuse – USA WWE Substance Abuse In WWE Dogs Linda McMahon’s Senate Run – THE 33 CW Dallas [...]
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November 9th marks NIDA’s fourth annual Drug Facts Chat Day! Beginning in 2007, NIDA scientists teamed up with a few high schools to create an online forum for teens to ask questions about drug abuse and the science behind addiction. This year, Chat Day is taking place during the first annual National Drug Facts Week, [...]
Real life is a part of life after drug or alcohol rehab. As a recovering drug addict, you’ve probably being working hard to get back to everyday living. Sometimes, you may wonder what you get in return for your frustration. Don’t worry, this feeling is normal. You may face some challenges, [...]
Recent research shows that American teen girls have caught up with boys in their rates of smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol, which hasn’t always been the case. Here’s something else: teenage girls are now more likely than boys to abuse prescriptions drugs like pain pills and ADHD medications. The thing is—they have different reasons for [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Prevention Drug Addiction Prevention Addiction 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 addiction prevention is not to play But it isnt that easy . Not just street drugs When we think about drug abuse prevention ,
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Intervention Denial a Huge Problem Drug Addiction Intervention : If you are a friend or a family member of someone who is either abusing drugs 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 who has it . There is help Youve seen whats going on and you are thinking of ways to stop the behavior . Maybe youve decided to do drug addiction intervention that person you care about and get real with him or her .
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A recent report has revealed that children who spend longer than two hours each day either on the computer or watching television are more likely to experience psychological difficulties, regardless of how physically active they are. The report involved over 1,000 ten and 11 year old’s from schools in Bristol and measured both physical activity read more »Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Alcoholism Facts Alcoholism Facts In America alcohol is socially acceptable , readily available and the most commonly abused drug , but that doesnt mean all Americans are alcoholics . The disease of alcoholism goes beyond merely having one too many and it is necessary to gather some facts about alcoholism before rushing into an uninformed . diagnosis This page is designed to give you some general alcoholism facts to help you understand the impact it has on the alcoholic and society . Facts to : Consider Alcoholism is a chronic disease characterized by the inability of the person to control his her drinking , craving for a drink and dependence on
Have you ever heard the term ”psychoactive drugs?” Drugs in this category act on the central nervous system and and alter its normal, everyday activity, causing changes in mood, awareness, and behavior. Psychoactive drugs disrupt the communication between neurons (brain cells), so abusing them can have serious short- and long-term effects on the brain.
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Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Many Programs to Choose From Drug addiction treatment programs are as varied as the types of addiction , and while our purpose is not to endorse one kind of treatment over another , we will try to give you an introduction on the topic . Types of Addiction Treatment . Drug addiction treatment may consist of : cognitive and behavioral therapy , medication or a combination . Cognitive and behavioral therapy should include counseling , cognitive therapy , behavior modification and psychotherapy . Also , there is the 12-Step recovery developed by Alcoholics Anonymous , which is now used by over 250 self-help groups . Choosing theFamily Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Effects of Drug Addiction Effects of Drug Addiction It is often difficult with drug and alcohol addiction to decide is something a CAUSE or an EFFECT Did the depression CAUSE the addiction or did the alcoholism cause the depression Did the alcoholism CAUSE the family problems or where the family problems an EFFECT of the addiction . Often no one knows for sure . Effects of Drug and Alcohol Addiction What are the major effects of drug addiction It is everybodys problem . An addict might : say Im not hurting anybody . Im only hurting myself . However , we can quickly see that the statement is false , because there is no such thing as an addict who is
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Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information 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 beFamily Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Symptoms What Are Drug Addiction Symptoms Signs and symptoms Sometimes the most obvious addiction symptoms are simply observing that something is wrong or different . Understand that the person addicted is often the last one to know there is a problem , or be willing to admit that there may be a problem . If you have these drug addiction symptoms you should consider going into drug rehab Addicts will say they can handle it , or they can quit anytime . The trouble is the drug has them by the throat like a hound dog shaking a raccoon . When someone is addicted to drugs , there are few general warning signs that point to the problem : Does
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information 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
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Teen Drug Rehab Teen Drug Rehab : The Company You Keep The old adage that youre known by the company you keep is one of those statements that we cast off as being just another saying , but in truth it is a cautionary word of wisdom for addicts . After all , we are creatures of habit and when we dont know what else to do , we will go to what feels . familiar People will move away from their families , their friends and their professional contacts , all in the name of feeding their addiction . Its like the folks who love and care about them are going to get in the way . Maybe deep down in side there is a sense of shame , and they are hiding in the
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Who knew the brain of worms was similar to those of humans – similar enough to scientifically test the effects of alcohol on the human brain?
In a new study researchers initially pondered the “cure” for a hangover, but discovered more about how the brain adapts to different levels of intoxication while watching worms go through [...]
After an initial recovery attempt at a London treatment facility for alcoholism in 2007, The Tudors star Jonathan Rhys Meyers returns to treatment in hopes this time recovery will continue, leading to a healthier, sober lifestyle.
People.com reports Rhys Meyers’ drunken behavior landed him in both Irish and French prison in 2007 and 2009 for his [...]
In the States Internet addiction is being investigated among college students. The “24 Hours: Unplugged” experiment among many US college students reveals withdrawal symptoms among participants who have removed themselves from the grasps of technology. Cut off from the Internet, social media, cell phones and devices like iPods and TVs. Students experienced agitation, aggression, slight [...]
AiR and PCH welcomed 150 guests at the Rose Cafe in Venice Beach, California in the name of support and recovery in the battle against behavioral health disorders.
Held on Cinco de Mayo, this jointly sponsored three-hour event marked not only the annual AIS Conference, a three day event with leaders in the addiction industry, but [...]
Coping skills are essential for a woman in addiction recovery. Life is full of change and adjustment, and a good set of coping skills can keep you on track through it all. Here’s another set of critical skills you need to stay sober during recovery.
Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy
When your body doesn’t [...]