We hope you enjoy this article from one of our guest writers, Gerald “Jerry” Shulman. Treatment Solutions Network is honored to have Jerry contributing to our blog. Jerry is a pioneer in the field of substance use and dependency and we thank him for putting his good name behind our company. Look for more from [...]
During NIDA’s Drug Facts Chat Day 2010, young people asked a lot of great questions. One really basic question came from a student in Pennsylvania: Why do people take drugs? While the specific answer may differ from person to person, some common reasons are that people think they will feel good, forget their problems, perform better, [...]
Yes, OxyContin is about as addictive as morphine. But what's in OxyContin and when do Oxy's become really addictive? Are you at risk of OxyContin addiction? Learn more here.
Opiate painkillers are opioid-based medications prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. When taken as directed with a monitored exit plan that allows you to stop taking the medication when you no longer need it, they are safe. However, some who begin a legitimate prescription will end up with an addiction that can ruin their [...]
According to a recent BBC News report the number of Scots taking anti-depressants is continuing to increase, with the latest figures showing that around 11.3% of the population currently take them on a daily basis. The statistics, which were compiled by the Scottish Government, suggest that around one in 10 of the population who are read more »
Side effects of synthetic marijuana can be similar to hallucinogenic drugs. Side effects of Spice can even include hallucinations and delusions. Learn more here.
There has been a lot of talk lately about the new drug, bath salts, and while the concoction is illegal in many states, some areas of the country are still unaware of the dangers of this drug. The use of this drug is spreading like wildfire, however, and states that haven’t seen its abuse soon [...]
In November 2010, NIDA held its first-ever National Drug Facts Week (NDFW), where people around the U.S. worked with friends, family, and neighbors to plan events to dispel the myths and discuss the facts about drug abuse. People got really creative with their events. The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America held a game show called [...]
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Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Alcoholic Help The best Alcoholic Help is AA and the 12 Steps 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 For more about the value of AA click here Read why Step 3 is so DIFFICULT . Most people who are alcoholics know about AA but refuse to go . Many because of fear or because they think they don't need . it I see people come and go from the treatment center every week . Some are seeking help after a repeat bout
Physical dependence = tolerance to a chemical + withdrawal when you lower dosage or quit. Addiction = compulsive substance use despite negative consequences. More on dependence vs addiction here.
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When young people start doing drugs or drinking alcohol, they begin going down a path that leads to some very undesirable consequences. They run the risk of living a life of addiction, getting involved with crime, and ending up in poverty, just to name a few. We need to develop and support more programs aimed [...]
The Kardashians are often in the limelight for one thing or another, but on a recent season that highlighted Kourtney Kardashian and her relationship with boyfriend, Scott Disick, addiction played a large part of the story. Disick’s behavior while under the influence of alcohol was a huge topic in the program, causing problems between him [...]7 tips for getting rid of a hangover. Are there any medical interventions for preventing or treating alcohol hangovers? Not yet. But a few simple remedies may help specific symptoms. More on getting rid of a hangover here.
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A ten-year-old child, born as a boy, has returned from the summer holidays dressed as a little girl. The child has been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, a condition that means an individual believes they are not the gender they were born with. The child’s mother has explained to the press that, growing up, her daughter read more »
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – USA One Young Woman’s Descent Into Prescription Drug Addiction – WGRZ TV It has become what law enforcement officials are calling an epidemic in Western New York: young people getting addicted to prescription pain medication. One of those young people- Destinee Henderson, one time straight A student and varsity soccer player at [...]
Not always. Gambling can ruin the lives of compulsive, addicted gamblers. More on the distinction between problem gambling and gambling for fun here.
Yes. Long term use of Tramadol can cause seizures in a general population. And some drugs that reduce the metabolic clearance of Tramadol can trigger a seizure. But some people seem to be more at risk of seizures when on Tramadol. Learn more here.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released data that show that drugs now kill more Americans than motor vehicle accidents. On the one hand, the rate of traffic deaths has decreased, thanks to improved road safety. On the other hand, as Drug Czar, Gil Kerlikowske said, “We are in the midst [...]
Are you on Facebook? Chances are, the answer is yes—the popular site has more than 750 million active users who spend over 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook! Individuals might use Facebook in a variety of ways—to connect with friends and family, share photos, keep up-to-date on the latest news at school or in [...]
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Drug treatment is never easy. But that doesn’t mean it has to be a miserable experience. On the contrary, the private prescription drug treatment programs administered by luxury drug treatment centers can help patients heal without suffering along the way. Under the circumstances, it’s hard to imagine that any selling point could ever be more [...]
People do desperate things when they are living with an active drug addiction, and one mother in Florida did the unthinkable in order to get $2000, potentially to feed her prescription drug addiction: sell the parental rights to her 5-year-old son.
According to reports, Pinellas County sheriff’s deputies arrested Jessica Marie Beers for allegedly attempting to [...]
According to new research, students who choose to earn money during summer holidays are less likely to get the career they want after graduating from University. Many students lack the skills employers look for and recent studies suggest that a degree by itself may not be enough to secure a graduate career. CBI’s head of read more »
One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to watch a child self-destruct. We want to help our children succeed and to live lives free from pain and trouble. For a family that is being tested by a substance-abusing teen or young adult, the parents suffer as much as their child. “Recovery [...]Yes, hydrocodone can get you high. So, if you take hydrocodone to get high, will you get addicted? More on hydrocodone, euphoria and the risk of hydrocodone addiction here.
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Here’s a word we bet you’ve never heard before: polyneuropathy. According to NIDA’s glossary, polyneuropathy is a “permanent change or malfunction of nerves.” “Poly” means “many,” so multiple nerves throughout the body such as in the arms, legs, hands, and feet are affected. Possible symptoms of polyneuropathy are weakness, the feeling of pins and needles, [...]
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Drug traffickers are brazen, bold, and clever, but not all of them are smart. An Irish man who swallowed cocaine has made headlines because of his failed (and foolish) attempt at smuggling. Unfortunately, these stories are all too common. Ingesting Drugs The 20 year old man was apprehended in Sao Paolo, Brazil, trying to get [...]
The reality TV show Celebrity Rehab has wowed fans since it began 3 years ago, but recent accusations by some of the show’s past celebrities have people questioning the motives of producers of the show. Are they exploiting messed up lives to bring in the money, or are they really working to save lives? Exploiting [...]
We’d like to welcome our newest AiR team member, Lindsay Stenson. She started with AiR in the Fall of 2003, worked with us for 6 years, got married and moved to Colorado and has now rejoined us in a new role. We are very excited to have her back.
Lindsay will serve as [...]Continuing with numbers 6 through 10, these are the most common myths people have about recovery. Myths 1-5 Myth 6. You can’t force someone into treatment. A person, in the end, has to want to recover for it to be successful, but people do enter into treatment for reasons other than wanting to get better. Family [...]September is Recovery Month. Time to get down to business and get help for an addiction you’ve been struggling with. This month is when we educate people on the possibilities of recovery, celebrate with those who have been through it, and encourage those who have yet to make the leap. First, though, let’s get some [...]
Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and other public safety officers are supposed to be the strong ones, the ones who never break down, the ones who can always pull through; or so we think. As we near the ten year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, we need to remember that our first responders are [...]
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 [...]Moderate withdrawal symptoms of alcohol include restlessness, insomnia, lack of appetite and difficulty with cognitive functions. But if you are a hard drinker, expect severe and intense withdrawal symptoms from alcohol and possible seizures or hallucinations. What else affects withdrawal symptoms of alcohol? Learn here.
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Research suggests that mid-life is the unhappiest period for Brits. With children staying at home for longer, mortgages taking longer to settle, increased responsibility, and a variety of additional factors coming into play, what can be done to help individuals avert a mid-life crisis? A survey of 13,000 individuals from 12 different countries has revealed read more »
Jersey Shore, watch out. New studies show that tanning has an effect on the brain that is akin to the effect of chronic drug abuse – and that this means that tanning can be as addictive as illicit drugs and alcohol.
There are two parts to drug addiction: physiological addiction characterized by withdrawal symptoms and psychological [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Christian Treatment Christian resources for drug addiction There does not have to be a chasm between a Christian treatment program 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 experience doesn't include addiction , following the 12-Steps links us to the creator , to make His presence in our lives a vital ,ALCOHOL ABUSE – USA Parents’ View of Teen Drug Use: Your Kid, Not Mine – Web MD One in 10 parents surveyed believed their own teenage child had used alcohol during the previous year. And just one in 20 believed their teen had smoked marijuana. Teens themselves reported a much higher rate of substance use [...]
Bath salts. The name sounds innocent enough, like an old-fashioned cure for tired feet. But these days, “bath salts” aren’t just found in your local soap aisle at the grocery store or day spa—bath salts are now being used as a type of drug. Some are now laced with synthetic stimulants, which people use to [...]Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Cocaine Withdrawal Cocaine Withdrawal For many addicts , the withdrawal from the drug is worse than the addiction , and for cocaine addicts , the worst of the withdrawal is the intense cravings that come soon after their last high . While it may feel like the world is coming to an end , withdrawal from cocaine is not fatal , just very . unpleasant For the purpose of discussing cocaine withdrawal , we will define addiction as the intense desire for more drug , even when that brings negative consequences . Its the inability of the user to stop using . We will center on the withdrawal itself , not the negative physical consequences of
The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has warned of a dramatic rise in the number of people seeking debt advice relating to energy bills in the first six months of this year. Almost 20,000 people contacted the charity reporting problems with affording energy costs meaning many people are already or will be facing fuel poverty. read more »
Amy Winehouse’s parents are working toward creating a foundation to help those who are in the same position that Amy was before she died: fighting drug addiction. While that is in the works, a single recorded by Amy Winehouse and jazz singer Tony Bennett is being released to benefit that charity, according to a spokesperson [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Substance Abuse Help Substance Abuse Help : Out of the Ashes by Ned Wicker The hardest part about Substance Abuse help is getting , it even though there is a lot of help available . Its hard because the substance abuser doesn't want help . I'm sure ANYTIME Carol brought up their drinking to her parents , they said they wanted to be LEFT ALONE . They knew they didnt have a problem and they wanted everyone to MIND THEIR OWN BUSINESS It was killing them but they knew they didn't have a problem For over 50 years I have enjoyed watching Carol Burnett . I know Im dating myself , but I remember her days on the Gary Moore Show in the 1950s
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Have you ever wondered why you have to be 16 to get your driver’s license or 18 to vote or 21 to legally drink alcohol? It’s partly because your brain is not ready to take on these responsibilities, since your brain is not fully developed when you’re a teen. During the teen years, essential parts [...]Drug rehabilitation isn’t a spectator sport. On the contrary, drug abuse is a personal problem, and drug rehabilitation programs can only succeed by virtue of personal effort. If you’re serious about getting sober, it’s essential that you be ready for a fight on the day you enroll in a private drug rehabilitation facility. In the [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Meth Rehab Meth Rehab By Ned Wicker Kellys story is pretty typical of a meth user , read it and you will begin to see why using meth is so terrible and also about the best way to find a good rehab . program Kellys Story : Zombie Walking Kellys mother could hardly control her emotions when trying to describe what years of meth amphetamine use had done to her daughter . Holding back tears she tried to describe how a vibrant 18 year old with a college scholarship was turned into a homeless 24 year-old with a criminal record . Its one of those stories that you cant believe . It just cant happen like that , but it . did It was only
The BAFTA award-winning team at The Garden Productions is making a new documentary series for Channel 4 about love and relationships, and would like to speak to couples currently experiencing difficulties in their relationship. The series will reflect relationships throughout a lifetime, from first kiss to final farewell and everything else in between. Across the read more »
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A centre that is designed to offer women counselling advice and training courses could be opened in Ramsbottom, Bury. The founder of Graceful Oaks, Joanna Shea has been looking for a base in the town to open up the facility, which is to be run mainly by volunteers. The aim is to provide free imaginative read more »
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A proposal to remove abortion providers of their role in counselling women has been heavily defeated in the House of Commons after a split emerged between the original campaigners of the amendment. MP’s voted by a majority of 250 to rebuff the amendment by Conservative backbencher Nadine Dorries after her co-sponsor, Labour MP Frank Field, withdrew read more »DRUG REHAB – VIETNAM Vietnam’s Drug Rehab Centers Under Fire – Voice of America Rights advocates in Vietnam are criticizing a form of treatment used by the government to rehabilitate illegal drug users. The government says the work keeps addicts away from the temptations of the outside world while giving them useful jobs. Human Rights [...]
Addiction is defined as “A chronic, relapsing disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use—despite serious, even devastating consequences—and by long-lasting chemical changes in the brain.” When a person is addicted to a drug, finding and using that drug becomes the most important thing—more important than family, friends, school, sports, or money. Not everyone will [...]
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Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Cancer and Alcohol Cancer and Alcohol and Chemotherapy By Ned Wicker A number of years ago when I was working as chaplain in an intensive care unit at a large metropolitan hospital , I was astonished to learn that of all the cases in the unit at any given time , 75 percent of them had an alcohol component . Its not that 75 percent of the patients were drunk when they came in , but that alcohol played a part in their overall physical condition and impacted the way in which the medical staff implemented a treatment plan . The unit manager explained that alcohol is dreadfully toxic and gets into every bit of tissue , every organ . SoFamily Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Symptoms Search This Site 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 alcohol drug treatment 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 generalFamily Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Meth Abuse Search This Site Meth Abuse : Easy Cheap Deadly By Ned Wicker By all accounts , Josh was the ideal teen son . He was an athlete , got good grades and the kids at school all liked . him But it wasnt enough . His mother and father never saw the problem coming , and being solid , middle class , suburban professionals , knew that they were the right kind of parents that would never allow their child to get into that sort of trouble . Mom and dad did their best to protect their son from the evils of the world . When the football coach swore at the team in a moment of passion during practice , they bypassed the coach , the
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Prevention Search This Site 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
You may think you know what addiction is—lots of people have many different opinions about addiction and different ways of defining it. Here are some myths you may have heard: Getting over addiction to drugs is a choice. In order for treatment to work, the person has to hit “rock bottom.” People have to choose [...]Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Ask Your Question Search This Site Struggling with Addiction or Alcoholism Are you or is someone in your family struggling with drug or alcohol addiction Are you trying to decide what to do Is the addiction controlling your life Do you have a question you need help with If you answered yes to these questions then please consider confidentially entering your question . Ask our readers for ideas for how you can overcome the addiction and move into recovery . Ask a question and see what our readers think is your best next step . Click to here to read other questions we've received . Enter a brief five words descriptive title here Enter
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Prescription Drug Addiction Search This Site Prescription drug addiction : Addiction to pills Pill 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 nervousFamily Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Heroin Overdose Search This Site Heroin Overdose : The Emptiest Feeling Ever By Ned Wicker It was one of those horrible days . You see it on television , or read about it in the newspaper , wishing and hoping it never happens to you . Yet , Carla knew that the possibility of tragedy was looming over her sons head . She saw the day coming and tried to talk with her son , to reason with him , to educate both of them on the dangers of substance abuse , to counsel him on matters of the heart , to listen , but it was like an out of control train . Nothing was going to stop her 24-year-old son Kenny from doing what he wanted to do . He didFamily Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site OxyContin Drug Addiction Search This Site OxyContin Drug Addiction Oxycotton drug addiction cases have been on the rise ever since the drug was introduced to the marketplace . The drug is actually Oxycodone , and sold under the brand names OxyContin , Roxicodone and OxylR . It's known on the street as oxycotton , and when its used for recreation , it can be highly addictive . Oxycodone is a Schedule II , synthetic opiate analgesic prescribed for moderate to severe pain . Patients are often also directed to take aspirin or acetaminophen Tylenol in combination with the oxycodone . Dosages are from 10 to 160 mg , and under a doctors care
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Depression Search This Site Drug Addiction Depression One thing can lead to another . In the case of addiction and depression , the presence of depression could have come before the addiction , or come as a result of the addiction . Whatever the case , drug addiction 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 . These are also signs of depression , and you can see that the two can be closely . linked We include drug addiction depression mainly because recovery
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Family Search This Site Drug Addiction : Family What are the effects of addiction on the family One of the saddest aspects of the insidious nature of drug addiction is that by the time an addict realizes he she has a problem , that problem has already taken a heavy toll on the family . Drug addiction family impact is immeasurable but at the same time very subtle . Parents in treatment centers tell counselors and therapists that they want to get their kids back , as drug addiction has taken over to the point where the courts have been forced to remove the children from the . home Husbands and wives , brothers and sisters The best alcohol treatment program is the one that promotes both physical and psychological wellness. Alcoholism is equally a disease of the body and the mind, after all, and alcohol recovery must entail holistic healing. In that sense, the most effective alcohol treatment centers are those which provide their patients with the most comprehensive alcohol [...]PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – USA Authorities raid suspected ‘prescription mills’ – Los Angeles Times Federal and local law enforcement officials close four medical clinics in the San Fernando Valley suspected of catering to addicts seeking heroin-like painkillers and other drugs. ALCOHOL – USA Online Course Helps Reduce Harmful College Drinking – Kansas City infoZine Researchers found [...]