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- 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 - 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 - 3 Stages of OxyContin Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Lara SchusterThere is no denying that prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in the U.S. According to statistics released by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, more than a million people in America struggle with OxyContin abuse or addiction; one of the most over-prescribed and overused prescription ...
Views: 1004(1 vote) - 4 Stages of Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Lara SchusterIn almost every form of detox and rehab recovery program, most drug and alcohol counselors across the spectrum agree that there are four different stages of addiction: experimentation, habitual or daily use, abuse and dependency. Each stage is one step closer toward having a life that is ...
Views: 1000 - 5 Ways To Identify Someone With a Cocaine Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Lara SchusterCocaine addiction does not discriminate and is a problem for people from all social groups. Here are 5 ways to identify someone with a cocaine addiction. 1. Physical Changes Nose bleeds and the crash are typical and classic signs of cocaine addiction. As the individual snorts cocaine, they ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - Alcohol Effects on the Body - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Lara SchusterAlcohol abuse can have a significant effect on the body, even if it occurred only on one occasion, such as with binge drinking. The long term effects of alcohol addiction can lead to serious health issues and be fatal. Although moderate alcohol use is considered safe, chronic and excessive and ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - 3 Stages of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Lara SchusterThere are three stages of alcoholism and understanding them allows those experiencing alcohol addiction, as well as their friends and family, insight as to what to expect and how to give assistance. From the onset of alcohol abuse in the first stage, to loss of control during the second stage on ...
Views: 974 - How Often Can I Go to Alcohol Detox? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Lara SchusterMore than fifty percent of the population of the U.S. abuse alcohol, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Each year millions of individuals enter detox for the first time to quit alcohol and many millions of others enter detox for the second, third or more time. It is not uncommon ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - 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 - Online Self-Tests For Addiction Assessment - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Lara SchusterYour alcohol and drug use is spinning out of control and you are concerned that you may have an addiction. You would like to know for sure, but do not want to go to an office. There are actually several websites that offer online self tests for addiction assessment. Of course the best thing is ...
Views: 961(2 votes) - 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 - 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 - 5 Ways to Help a Family Member Through Detox - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Lara SchusterWatching a loved one succumb to drug or alcohol addiction can be devastating to a family. Parents, siblings, extended family and even very close friends feel helpless as they watch their loved one self destruct. While you may feel that there is nothing you can do to stop them, you actually have ...
Views: 949 - 5 Sedative Abuse Warning Signs - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Lara SchusterApproximately 30 million people take sleep medications and almost half of them take Ambien, according to reports from NIDA, the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Ambien is a long lasting sleep inducing agent that helps to maintain sleep throughout the night. Unfortunately, Ambien has the same ...
Views: 941 - College Students and Adderall Addiction - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Lara Schuster1 in 5 college students have admitted to recreational use of Adderall to help them focus or concentrate in their courses. These students also reported that they do not have ADHD, the disorder that the drug was created for. As one student put it, athletes use steroids; people who are depressed ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Dealing With Emotions During Rehab Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Lara SchusterThe Center for Disease Control reports that more than 40,000 people die each year from substance abuse related deaths. According to the Federal Government’s Household Survey on Drug Abuse, there are approximately 12.7 million substance abusers in the U.S. and a half million will enter rehab ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - Common Questions about Alcohol and Drug Detox - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Lara SchusterIt is natural to have questions about alcohol and drug detox, especially when you are considering stepping away from your life to get help for a substance abuse problem. Making the decision to get detox help can be a difficult one, but hopefully these answers will give you some peace of ...
Views: 923(1 vote) - 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 - 5 Reasons not to Detox from Alcohol at Home - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Lara SchusterMany people believe that detoxing from alcohol use is something they can do from home without any help. However, there are many different things to consider when you are ready to break an alcohol addiction. For many individuals, it can be dangerous, even fatal to quit cold turkey without medical ...
Views: 899(1 vote) - 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 - Is Drug Addiction Ruining Your Life? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Lara SchusterIf a drug addiction is ruining your life, it is time to get help. There are millions of people across the globe that is struggling with substance abuse and addiction and in need of assistance. Sadly, the vast majority will never get the help that they need, but the ones that do, are taking a ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - The Truth About Interventions - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from Lara SchusterWe have all seen the TV show “Intervention” in which the cameras follow around a person with an addiction for a week, leading up to a confrontation by family and friends as they try to get their loved one to submit to treatment. The truth is that those methods do not work. Talking to someone ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - Guilt in Substance Abuse Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Lara SchusterGuilt in substance abuse recovery is common. Guilt can visit any area of our life and make us feel at fault; however, for the individual going through addiction recovery, it can create an overwhelming sense of defeat. It may also force the individual to reevaluate their choices, behaviors and ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - 5 Facts About College Students and Binge Drinking - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Lara SchusterAccording to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, nearly half the population in the U.S. that consumes alcohol admits to binge drinking. Sadly, among college students it is the most common pattern of alcohol abuse. Binge drinking is when women consume more than four drinks ...
Views: 872 - Drug Free Office Enviornment - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2013 from Lara SchusterWhen you consider that 77 percent of drug abusers in the U.S. are employed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it stands to reason that corporations want to encourage a safe drug free office environment. As most companies have developed a zero tolerance for drug use, many have ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - What is a Plan for Sobriety and Why is it Important? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Lara SchusterYou have reached a point in your life where you know you need to make a change and stop your alcohol and drug abuse, but you are not quite sure as to how to be successful. You may have heard the term “plan for sobriety” but you are not sure what it is or what is its purpose. What is a Plan ...
Views: 861 - Dealing with Relapse - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2013 from Lara SchusterAccording to statistics released by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 90 percent of substance abusers attempting to stay sober will relapse at least once and 72 percent of that group will relapse multiple times. However, the National Survey on Drug Use and Heath clarify that ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - 5 Things That Should Not Keep You From Alcohol Detox - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Lara SchusterAlcohol abuse affects the lives of more than half the population in the U.S. and while millions make the decision to seek detox assistance, millions more never do for several reasons, but these 5 are at the top of the list. If you are struggling with alcohol abuse and you need detox, do not let ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Alcohol in the Workplace - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Lara SchusterAlcohol in the workplace has become a problem for many businesses and as a result, businesses are taking steps to create an alcohol free office environment. Although most businesses have a zero tolerance for alcohol use in the workplace, they will make every effort to try to get the employee ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - 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 - Why Holistic Treatment for an Opiate Addiction is Unsafe - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Lara SchusterHolistic remedies or the natural approach have become increasingly popular among individuals. Acupuncture, meditation, vitamin therapy and yoga have each served as a mind, body and spirit substitute to detox and other rehab. However, all drug abuse cannot be safely addressed by a holistic ...
Views: 823 - 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 - What Are Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Lara SchusterUnfortunately the reason many individuals do not get the help that they need for their alcohol abuse is because they are afraid of experiencing painful withdrawal symptoms. Perhaps they have heard a few of the horror stories and now they are too scared to get help. It is important to understand ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - 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 - 4 Reasons Why People Are Not Successful in Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2013 from Lara SchusterMaking the decision to get help for your drug and alcohol abuse is difficult, yet many people are not successful in rehab treatment. Alcohol and drug rehab treatment is not something that should be half way attempted or half considered. In order to ensure success, there needs to be a commitment ...
Views: 803 - 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 - 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 - 5 Things Expected at an Intervention - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Lara SchusterIt is a common misconception that most people believe that in order to help someone who has substance abuse or addiction, the addict or alcoholic must hit rock bottom before they can be helped. For many family members and friends, sitting by helplessly and watching as their loved one destroyed ...
Views: 761 - 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 - 5 Guidelines for Detox and Rehab - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Lara SchusterMaking the decision to enter an alcohol or drug detox and rehab treatment program is an important choice that can help you get back control of your life; however it can frightening if you do not know what to expect, or worse, have heard the horror stories from individuals who could not make it ...
Views: 755 - 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 - 5 Reasons to Send Your Loved One to Alcohol Detox - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Lara SchusterWatching a loved one struggle with alcohol abuse is painful and difficult. Sometimes those around the individual are unaware of how bad the problem is until it is too late. You may be struggling within yourself as to whether or not you should get involved…so here are 5 reasons to send your loved ...
Views: 752 - 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 - The Danger of Denial in Substance Abuse - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Lara SchusterAccording to reports by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than five million people live in denial of their drug and alcohol use. SAMHSA also states that denial is so much a part of substance abuse that without it drug and alcohol abuse would not be able to ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - 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 - 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 - Help for Your Teen's Drug Abuse - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Lara SchusterThere are a number of reasons that teens turn to drug use. Drug abuse is in the schools, in athletics, in music and media and if that is not enough, many teens succumb to peer pressure in order to fit in and be accepted. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse 2.8 million teens in the ...
Views: 731(1 vote) - Women and Alcohol - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from Lara SchusterThere was a time when excessive drinking was an activity that was associated with men, but today, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, one in eight women struggle with binge drinking and alcoholism. Additionally, in 2012 there was an increase in alcohol related ...
Views: 729(2 votes) - 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 - What to Expect When You Return Home from Detox or Rehab - by Submitted on May 25, 2013 from Lara SchusterFor most people, after they have successfully completed detox, they will return home and begin their new life drug and alcohol free. Others may decide to enter a rehab treatment program or another alternative program before they return home to help increase their self confidence so that they ...
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