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- 7 Marijuana Rehab Tips - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2013 from Lara SchusterAs more states begin to legalize the use of Marijuana, it does not mean that people will not become addicted to the drug. If anything the main reason more people have not used Marijuana in the past is because it has been illegal, but once that changes, more people will begin to use it, which ...
Views: 1289 - Addicted to Sedatives - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Lara SchusterPrescription sleep agents, such as Ambien, have been known to cause some pretty peculiar behavior without the individual remembering any of the events once they are fully awake. Sleepwalking, driving in the middle of the night and even raiding the refrigerator are just a few of the behaviors ...
Views: 1414 - Alcohol Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2014 from Lara SchusterOvercoming an alcohol addiction can be painful. It may seem that no one understands and that you are alone in your struggle. However, when you are ready to make a commitment to stop drinking and to get sober and healthy; there is support available to help you recover from your alcohol ...
Views: 1219 - Alcohol Detox and Behavioral Health Rehab Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2013 from Lara SchusterYou are ready to get detox help for your alcohol abuse. Once you have successfully completed your alcohol detox, you must decide which alcohol rehab program you will attend to help you stay alcohol free. There are many different options available to you from traditional methods to alternative ...
Views: 1064 - Alcoholism Affects the Entire Family - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Lara SchusterAlcoholism affects the entire family and not just the family member with the alcohol abuse problem. In reality, alcoholism affects everyone in the person’s life including their friends, their teachers, colleagues and supervisors on their job. Most people in the life of the chronic and excessive ...
Views: 765 - Alcoholism and Alcohol Advertising: Is There A Connection? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2014 from Lara SchusterDid you know that alcohol advertising during televised sporting events occur at a rate of two ads per minute? Billions of dollars, in the U.S. are dumped each year into alcohol ads, much like in the U.K. where £800 million is spent on them as opposed to the mere £200 million spent on traditional ...
Views: 1265 - Am I An Alcoholic? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Lara SchusterIf the question, “Am I an alcoholic” has crossed your mind at least once, then you must think that you may need help with your alcohol abuse. It may be helpful to know that there are a number of online websites that offer self assessments to help you. The websites require you to consider your ...
Views: 809 - Are Long-Term Sobriety Homes Effective? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Lara SchusterLong-term sobriety homes have different gauges by which they measure their success. They generally take into consideration the number of individuals that pass through their program as a measurement of their success; however does that give a clear and valid view of whether or not long-term ...
Views: 970 - Avoiding Relapse During the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Lara SchusterThe holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends at parties and gatherings; however it is also a time that can lead to a relapse for those in alcohol and drug abuse and addiction recovery. But, with a little planning you can avoid relapse during the holidays! What is a ...
Views: 1143 - Benzo Addiction Health Risks - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Lara SchusterXanax has become the new high among high school and college age individuals. Referred to as zanies, planks or bars, the feeling achieved from abusing the drug is similar to that of being intoxicated. Many argue that it has become one of those over prescribed medications that an overwhelming ...
Views: 913 - Boredom and Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Lara SchusterResearch has shown that many substance addicts and alcoholics abuse drugs and alcohol because they are bored. Whether it is moving to a new city and not making friends right away or feeling like you are stuck in a job that is going nowhere; some individuals turn to drugs and alcohol to break ...
Views: 1095 - Can I Detox from Opiate Abuse at Home? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Lara SchusterIf you have been struggling with opiate dependency and are ready to stop, you may be tempted to try to detox on your own at home. Home detox from opiate abuse is a frequently discussed topic on just about every forum and while it is possible to find just about every home remedy imaginable, it is ...
Views: 1424 - Chronic Pain and Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Lara SchusterFor people that are struggling with chronic pain issues and taking prescription opiates for pain management; they may be concerned if it will lead to an opiate drug addiction. Chronic pain affects the life of more than 116 million people in the U.S. as noted by the National Institute on Drug ...
Views: 744 - Cocaine Addiction Recovery Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Lara SchusterThe National Institute of Drug Abuse reports that 15 percent, that is one in six individuals in the U.S. has used cocaine. Research further shows that more people seek recovery assistance for cocaine use than any other drug. Cocaine users between the ages of 18 and 25 also reported using other ...
Views: 1315 - Dealing with Depression after Detox - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Lara Schuster14 million Americans are affected each year by depression after detox, according to studies conducted by The National Institute of Mental Health. The result is that 7 percent of the population struggle with depression and substance abuse recovery. Unfortunately, the NIMH results were unclear as ...
Views: 813 - Dealing with Methamphetamine Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2013 from Lara SchusterAccording to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, there are more than 4 million people abusing Methamphetamine in the U.S. and another 12 million have tried the drug at least once. Surprisingly enough a large number are students. However, the SAMHSA also reported that ...
Views: 956 - Detox from Methamphetamine Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Lara SchusterAccording to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), there are more than 4 million people who habitually abuse or are addicted to Methamphetamine in the U.S. and almost 12 million individuals that have tried the drug at least once. However, SAMHSA also reported ...
Views: 1223 - Drug Abuse Through the Internet - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Lara SchusterOne of the many issues that have been discussed in the War on Prescription Drugs is the availability of them through the Internet. There are too many websites where there is no requirement for a doctor’s prescription or approval to be able to receive drugs that under any other circumstances ...
Views: 739 - Drug and Alcohol Detox that is LGBT Friendly - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Lara SchusterUnfortunately, alcohol and drug abuse does not discriminate. Whether you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, heterosexual, a religious individual or otherwise, substance abuse and addiction affects everyone. Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the LGBT Community The Substance Abuse and Mental ...
Views: 1394 - Drug and Alcohol Prevention Programs - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2014 from Lara SchusterThe best time to introduce strategies for drug and alcohol prevention is during the teenage and high school years. During adolescence, most teens begin to look for acceptance and peer pressure plays an important role in their life as they explore ways for validation and to help them through the ...
Views: 1347 - Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Recovery - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Lara SchusterWhen a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, it is important to know that there are significant gender differences in drug and alcohol recovery. Women and men develop dependency to alcohol and different types of drugs for different reasons. These gender differences are pertinent to ...
Views: 1366 - How To Be Successful in Detox and Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2014 from Lara SchusterCongratulations on your decision to make a change and get help for your drug and/or alcohol addiction! You have struggled with substance abuse for a long time and you are ready to enter detox and to begin a life in recovery. It is time to push the negative thoughts and fear out of your mind ...
Views: 1268 - In Search of a Support Group - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2014 from Lara SchusterBreaking the bonds of addiction is not an easy task. For many individuals struggling with drug and alcohol abuse, completing a medical detox and rehab treatment program is not enough to help them abstain and continue their sobriety. Recovery support groups can provide the encouragement needed to ...
Views: 1251 - Is It Safe to Detox from Heroin Use at Home? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2014 from Lara SchusterHeroin abuse and dependency affects more than 9 million people. There is no disputing that the consequences of heroin use can be devastating. Trying to quit can be difficult, but it is not impossible. Although you may wonder is it safe to detox from heroin use at home; it is important to know ...
Views: 1453 - Medical Consequences of Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Lara SchusterThe medical consequences of drug abuse can extend far beyond the changes that a life can suffer from simply taking drugs. In the immediate sense, relationships deteriorate, finances deplete, there is job loss and students drop out of school, but the real consequences of drug abuse is the impact ...
Views: 835 - Mixing Crack With Alcohol - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Lara Schuster34 million people reported having tried crack cocaine at least once in their life and more than seven million people are addicted to the drug in the U.S., according to statistics released by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Millions of individuals are affected by crack on a daily basis and ...
Views: 1298 - Opiates and Alcohol: Not a Good Combination - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Lara SchusterAlcohol abuse affects the lives of 150 million people in the United States and opiate abuse affects the lives of more than 12 million. Many of the individuals affected by alcohol and opiates take them at the same time. Taking opiates and alcohol is not a good combination. There are a multitude ...
Views: 1036 - Overcoming Addiction with the Help of a Rehab Treatment Center - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Lara SchusterFor many individuals battling chronic and excessive alcohol and drug abuse, the only solution for them to overcome their addiction is with the help of a rehab treatment center. There is no doubting that substance abuse and addiction can take a devastating toll on the lives affected by it and can ...
Views: 754 - Oxycodone Addiction Untreated is Deadly - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Lara SchusterWhen Oxycodone was created in 1995, the manufacturers thought that they were taking steps to prevent addiction to their product by making the drug time released so that the individual could not get the full amount of the drug all at once. Tragically, drug addicts found a way around the ...
Views: 1146 - Physical Effects: Heroin Withdrawal - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2014 from Lara SchusterThere is no disputing that Heroin addiction is on the rise. Open a newspaper or turn on the television and you will likely learn of another life that has been impacted by this dangerous drug. In fact, statistics reveal that there are more than a half million lives damaged by Heroin each year ...
Views: 1227 - Prescription Painkillers: How Addiction Begins and How to Stop It - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Lara SchusterThere are many reasons why an individual may begin taking prescription painkillers, such as Vicodin; the most likely reason being an injury, post surgery or illness. Prescription painkillers are powerful opiate narcotics and while many people begin taking them for medical reasons, excessive use ...
Views: 685 - Setting Boundaries for a Loved One After Detox - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Lara SchusterDealing with a loved one who is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction can be emotional, frustrating and painful at times. Much of the time you desperately want to get them the help they need, but they may be resistant and adamant that they do not need, or want help. When they finally ...
Views: 660 - Suboxone Addiction After Detox - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Lara SchusterIf you are going to use Suboxone during detox, you may want to know if you will have an addiction to it after detox. Why it is used in Detox Suboxone is an opiate, from the same drug family as Vicodin, Morphine and Oxycodone. It works on the central nervous system and partially blocks the ...
Views: 892 - Substance Abuse and Stress - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Lara SchusterIt is well understood that the effects of stress can lead to substance abuse. Stress is a part of life and there is no way to completely avoid stress, but what links stress and substance abuse is largely due to the inability of the individual to deal with an increase in stress. Many substance ...
Views: 765 - Substance Abuse in the Military - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Lara SchusterActive duty military service can be extremely stressful. Families may be separated for long periods of time; members are sent into active war zones at times and are deployed for many months at a time which may increase anxiety. With that in mind is it not unusual for them to turn to alcohol and ...
Views: 1124 - Synthetic Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Lara SchusterThere is a dangerous drug phenomenon sweeping across the globe related to synthetic drug addiction. Synthetic marijuana, Molly and the drug known as Gravel (the main ingredients of which are Klonopin and bath salts) are among the leaders. How dangerous are these Drugs? With two states ...
Views: 1331 - The Benefits of a Residential Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Lara SchusterThere are many benefits to entering a residential drug rehabilitation treatment program including benefits that can help you at every stage of treatment including physically, mentally and emotionally. Besides allowing yourself the time of being able to step away from life to deal with and move ...
Views: 1007 - The Danger of Diesel Heroin - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Lara SchusterIt is known as Diesel, Red Rock, Smack, Horse, Black Tar, White Junk, Salt and Brown Sugar, but by any other name, it is still heroin. According to the National Institute for Drug Abuse, nearly 3.8 million people in the U.S. struggle with heroin addiction. Life and Health of an Addict Life ...
Views: 2136 - The Danger of Ecstasy Use - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Lara SchusterIt is known as methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA, X, E, XTC and the love drug, but its most common name is Ecstasy. This dangerous drug is a manufactured substance, containing a variety of ingredients including cocaine, PCP, caffeine and cough syrup. A hallucinogenic, Ecstasy has become a ...
Views: 956 - The Danger of Inhalants - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Lara SchusterKnown as Moon Gas, Bolt, Hardware, Highball, Hippie Crack, Huff, Laughing Gas, Poppers, Snappers, Thrust and Whiteout, among others; in recent news there have been several incidents of individuals that have suffered serious health complications and who that died from inhalants. More recently ...
Views: 1047 - The Danger of Synthetic Marijuana - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Lara SchusterSynthetic marijuana is a substance similar to marijuana, however when it is used it alters how the brain processes information similar to the way THC affects the brain. However, the drug includes chemicals applied to plant material such as potpourri that is mixed in with marijuana. Researchers ...
Views: 760 - The Danger of Using Ketamine - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Lara SchusterKetamine has been used by veterinarians as an anesthetic for operating on animals but in human consumption, it has powerful hallucinogenic and painkilling attributes. As Johnson and Johnson plans to launch a new anti-depressant that contains the drug, here is some helpful information on the ...
Views: 742 - The Importance of Exercise in Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Lara SchusterMaking the decision to quit drugs and alcohol and get sober was not easy, but the chances of a successful recovery will be increased when you start living a healthy lifestyle which includes not only eating healthy but exercising regularly as well. Something for Everyone! Exercise is ...
Views: 1488 - The Importance of Family Support in Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Lara SchusterRehab treatment centers submit that family support in addiction treatment is important for the individual struggling with drug addiction. Trying to cope with a family member that has alcohol and drug addiction can be frustrating and difficult as you try to convince the family member to get help, ...
Views: 652 - The Role of Detox in the Recovery Process - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2014 from Lara SchusterFor the millions of individuals struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, making the decision to go to detox is both difficult and scary. Whether it is your first time entering detox or a second chance at getting clean and sober, understanding the process can help to ease your mind throughout ...
Views: 1204 - Tips for a Successful Rehab - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Lara SchusterGood for you! After years of substance abuse and dependency you have decided that the time to get sober is long overdue and you are ready to get help. With support and encouragement from your loved ones – you can do it – and to help you get started, here are a few tips on how to have a ...
Views: 1260 - Treating Opiate Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Lara SchusterIt is impossible to miss the fact that Opiate addiction is a crisis of epic proportion in our society today! Statistics show that millions struggle with abuse and addiction and according to the National Institute for Drug Abuse, more than 15,000 die each year from opiate overdose. Realizing ...
Views: 1434 - Treatment and Recovery From Heroin Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Lara SchusterHeroin addiction affects the lives of more than 9.2 million people across the globe, an estimated half million live in the United States. CDC resources show that there are 150,000 new users each year and nearly 20 percent of people in treatment report the drug as the reason. Sadly approximately ...
Views: 1276 - Understanding Co-dependency and Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2014 from Lara SchusterCo-dependency in relationships with substance abuse are not healthy relationships, rather they are relationships that are filled with emotional stress and drama stemming from alcohol and/or drug abuse. In almost every case, co-dependent relationships involve a manipulator and an enabler. Both ...
Views: 1253 - Understanding Withdrawal - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Lara SchusterThe fear of withdrawal keeps many individuals from getting the help they need to quit their alcohol or drug addiction. Perhaps they have heard someone talk about their painful and frightening withdrawal symptoms and now they are afraid that they will experience the same. However, it is ...
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