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Are you an Addict?

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:07:05 +0000

Are You An Addict?

Sometimes it isn’t easy to see when we’re looking at ourselves. Denial is common among those who abuse drugs and alcohol and their friends and family may not want to see the problem either. If you think you may be developing a problem with drugs or alcohol, or if you know someone that may be, ask the following questions.

Do I use regularly? Or do I use more than other people?

Whether it’s several times a day or even just once daily, if you feel that you have to have this drug or drink on a regular basis, you may be dependent.

Can I stop using the drug on my own? Have I stopped using drugs or alcohol for extended periods of time in the past several months?

Failure to discontinue use on your own is a sign of trouble. Casual users can take it or leave it. Those who are addicted cannot stop using and using the drug occupies their thoughts almost constantly.

Do I spend money I don’t have on the drug?

If you’re behind on your rent and your bills are going to collection because you spend that money to obtain drugs or alcohol, you need help.

Am I engaging in behavior I never thought I would?

Addicts often steal, sell belongings and resort to degrading practices such as prostitution in order to purchase drugs.

Do I feel anxious when my supply runs low?

Those who are dependent on drugs work hard to keep a constant supply available. Feelings of anxiety or panic and distress often occur when the user realizes that his supply is dwindling.

Do I resort to getting high every time I’m faced with a problem?

Self-medicating with drugs or alcohol at the slightest provocation may be a warning sign. Almost everyone at one time or another has “had a few too many” when something devastating has happened in their lives. But if you reach for drugs and alcohol every time a problem is the least bit distressing, it may be a sign of addiction.

Is all my time focused on getting and using drugs?

Typically a drug addict will spend most of his waking hours chasing down drugs so he can get high.

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you may have a drug or alcohol dependency that needs to be treated. To find a quality drug and alcohol rehabilitation program contact a professional addiction counselor. Not all rehab programs are the same, there are many different methods of treatment and there is not one that is right for everyone.

To speak to a professional addiction counselor call 1-877-744-3536

ADD and ADHD medication abuse

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:55:41 +0000

Ritalin Nation: Use, Abuse and Treatment

Methylphenidate or Ritalin has grown in popularity over the past four decades. Not only is it the most prescribed drug for treating ADHD and ADD but it is also one of the most popularly abused drugs among adolescents and young adults. In fact it is estimated that 85-90% of prescriptions for Ritalin are for children and adolescents.

Adults suffering from obesity, depression, lethargy and narcolepsy are among the fewer recipients who receive Ritalin to treat their disorders, even though Ritalin is not indicated for such use.

The widespread availability of Ritalin, particularly in the United States adds to the potential for its abuse. Teenagers and college aged adults abuse the drug for its cocaine-like properties, often taking many more times the recommended dose to induce a euphoric affect. Crushing the tablets and snorting them or mixing the powder with other substances for IV use are the popular methods implemented by adults to abuse Ritalin.

In 2004 over 8000 cases of Ritalin overdose were reported in the United States. The majority of those were caused by intentional ingestion for the purpose of committing suicide or getting high. Clearly this drug is a threat to the well being of our youth because of its accessibility and acceptance as a viable tool in treating disorders that could be managed more safely using other methods.

Signs of abuse include: Decreased appetite, weight loss, irritability, and rapid speech, euphoria followed by bouts of depression, insomnia and paranoia.

Treatment for Ritalin abuse is similar for that of cocaine, methamphetamines and other stimulants. When looking for a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center for minors or adults you need to find a center that is not going to make the situation worse than it already is. Talk to a professional not just salespeople from rehab centers, learn the truth about the centers from a natural third party that can help you find the help you need.

For help with ADD or ADHD medication abuse please call today we can help.

1-877-744-3536

Crack-Just One Hit

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:04:24 +0000

Crack – Just One Hit

When I was 41 years old I was a successful businessman, I had a nice house, two new cars a great wife and a fifteen year old son. I had a job that most people could only dream of and a salary to match. I had drank a lot back in my twenties but never let it get out of control, my family has a history of alcoholism and that was always in the back of my mind, so I always controlled my drinking. To say I was a control freak is putting it mildly; I was in control of every aspect of my life from the time I got up in the morning to when I closed my eyes at night. I was for the most part a “stick in the mud” in most people’s opinion, but I was okay with that, I had a plan and I was sticking to it. At that point I was on track to retire by the age of 50 and spend the rest of my life in a sunny place with a lot of golf courses.

I often traveled for business and as with most business; entertainment was always part of closing the deal. This usually meant going to a bar drinking a little too much and going back to the hotel room and waking up hung-over and being pissed at myself for not controlling myself better. One night after a large closing I was invited out with a group of clients to celebrate, the celebration went late into the night and I had let myself drink way too much, someone offered a line of coke and I did not even think it through I just took it. A short time later a crack pipe came out, honestly I looked at it like okay which end do I put in my mouth, I had no idea how the process even worked. Well, someone was “nice enough” to show me the way a crack pipe worked and I took a big virgin lung hit of what turned out to be really pure crack………the first thought that came to mind after the rush slowed enough for me to think was… I want more… right now.

Many people say that you can become addicted to crack from just one hit, well I am here to tell you it is true. One hit of crack brought me down a road I never thought my life would go down. From losing my job, my wife, the house, the cars and nearly my life.. within 3 years it was all gone, all because of that first hit. I could tell you stories of the money I spent or the paranoia and the shame and guilt that come with crack addiction, but it would not make sense to someone that has not been there, and if you have been there you already know the feeling of total hopelessness. When the money is gone and everything else that you have worked so hard to achieve in your life and all you can think of is how do I get more crack. I have to get more crack just to kill these thoughts in my head. I need to get high just one more time.

Crack addiction is an addiction that needs long term rehabilitation, the thoughts of that first high will remain with you forever, but with the right drug rehabilitation center you can learn how to live a normal productive life without the drug. My family picked me up from my lowest point and brought me to a Rehabilitation Center 6 years ago, I was there for nearly 4 months. Slowly I am rebuilding my life only this time by helping others not by controlling others. Drug Rehabilitation was not something I ever thought I would need in my life but one hit of crack changed everything.

If you need help or if you know someone that does contact the number below and let them guide you to the best “Drug Rehabilitation Center” for your needs, the same way they did my family.

To speak to an addiction counselor call 1-877-744-3536

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Addiction

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:08:58 +0000

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Addiction

Many people are exposed to high levels of trauma on a near daily basis, Doctors, nurses, firemen, policemen, people in the military and paramedics all fall into this category. Addiction Rehabilitation Help for such individuals that suffer from PTSD can be tricky.

What makes drug rehab for professionals such as this so difficult is that their very careers contribute to their desire to self medicate. Think of the emergency room of a hospital and how stressful the environment can be to doctors and nurses. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is common among healthcare workers and other professionals because they are exposed to the very worst of human tragedies; and they are exposed very often.

Not only is alcohol and substance abuse a worrisome occurrence among these professionals; it’s a threat to public safety. An impaired surgeon or nurse could theoretically injure or accidentally kill a patient if under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Those who rescue others in danger likewise could make a serious mistake that could cost civilian lives. Impaired police officers and firefighters for example have to make quick decisions at times. When under the influence public safety is threatened.

Accessibility might make treatment difficult for people with PTSD. Healthcare professionals for example have access and it’s not uncommon for their peers to “look the other way” or to even enable them to use drugs. Doctors can write prescriptions for other doctors and nurses and so forth. Not to mention that although inventory is taken regularly, small amounts missing might not be noticed or even recorded. Also people diagnosed with PTSD are able to get many different prescriptions from their medical professionals such as anxiety medication that are very addictive as well.

What is the best drug rehab or drug addiction treatment for these professionals? By far the best strategy is individualized treatment that begins early after a particularly traumatic event. Since substance abuse and addiction starts out very slowly and progresses over time with such professionals the best cure, so to speak, is prevention. When counseling is sought early on, many of the pitfalls can be avoided that plague those who never received specialized counseling after experiencing traumatic events.

More than one type of treatment strategy may be needed in order to cover the broad scope of events and issues that face those in healthcare and other public service careers. PTSD is a complex disorder that, if left untreated for long, can take many years to overcome and often leads to drug addiction. In the cases that lead to addiction, addiction rehab treatment is absolutely necessary, not only to save the professional who is addicted, but also for the welfare of those who they interact with every day.

PTSD is not limited to these professionals; many people have suffered tragic events in their lives from abuse to accidents, events such as this can also lead to PTSD. Finding the right Addiction Rehab Center for someone with PTSD is critical, not all rehab centers deal with the individual needs of each addict. For more information on PTSD and Addiction Rehab Help please call and speak to an addiction counselor today.

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Adamant Denial

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:28:21 +0000

Adamant Denial

When dealing with a loved one addicted to drugs or alcohol you will undoubtedly experience adamant denial from the addict. The addict will minimize or deny any use of drugs or alcohol with such sincerity that you find yourself questioning whether or not you are mistaken. “I don’t use drugs. I did before, but not now. A doctor prescribes my medication. I’m not that bad. I don’t need rehab. I’m not a junkie. I don’t drink every day. I can quit anytime I want to, I just don’t want to right now. That stuff was not mine; I was just holding it for a friend. I am fine, everything is OK. There is no problem”. All addicts become master manipulators and will do their best to stop these uncomfortable conversations and any other confrontations that may come up. The alcoholic or drug addict needs to find a way to get back to his or her comfort zone and adamant denial is the easiest way.

Addiction Rehab Help has counselors ready to answer your questions any time you call. If you think a loved one has a problem with Drugs or Alcohol but they are adamantly denying it give us a call, we can help you sort it out and show you how to find the real answers to how bad the situation really is. We can also help you find the best Drug or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center for their specific needs, or talk to you about interventions

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How to find the Right Drug or Alcohol Rehab

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:41:17 +0000

Finding the right “Drug or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center” for your loved one is not an easy process, you search the Internet and call center after center and all you hear is "we are the best Rehabilitation Center for your loved one." Every place you call is "The Best" if you listen to the sales people from the centers. Make no mistake these people for the most part are "Sales People" and they are paid to get you into that specific program.

All Rehabilitation programs are not equal, unfortunately in today’s society where there is such a huge need for "Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation" many people have found this could be a great money making business and that is all they are in business for. In a time when families are being torn apart by the cycle of addiction and they are calling to seek help a high pressure salesman is not what you need or want.

Addiction Rehab Help is a neutral party that will help you find the best "Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center" for your needs. We will guide you through the different types of Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers and give you a list of several Centers that would fit your needs.

Addiction Rehab Help is not sponsored by or connected to any specific Rehabilitation Center or group of Rehabilitation Centers. Call for no pressure help in finding the Best Drug or Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers.

Call Addiction Rehab Help and speak to one of our counselors today…

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When to Intervene

admin — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:36:37 +0000

Many parents are facing a difficult situation when they know their son or daughter is abusing drugs or alcohol but is denying it. As parents we want to do the right thing but at the same time we do not want to over react, or maybe just do not know what steps to take. When a person is in denial and not admitting they have a problem with drugs or alcohol, it does not mean there is nothing you can do, there are solutions.

The best and most successful solution to handle this type of situation is a family intervention. Many people have misconceptions about intervention, but this process can prove to be very successful for the drug addict and very beneficial for the family. When this action is taken, it truly can give the family a good piece of mind knowing they have done everything possible. An intervention will clearly state where the family stands with their loved ones addiction, and what they are willing to do for the addict. This means the addict can no longer manipulate, lie, or avoid the problem of his or her addiction. The addict is truly put in a position where it is either go for treatment or take full responsibility for the consequences. There are professional interventionists, who can assist with conducting an intervention, and help escort your loved one to treatment.

If you would like to learn more about “Interventions” or finding a “Drug or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center” call;

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Ecstasy / MDMA

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:12:05 +0000

Ecstasy / MDMA

MDMA/Ecstasy was created in 1912 by chemist Anton Kollisch. Throughout time, many experiments and scientific studies were conducted with the drug to determine its potential uses. MDMA/Ecstasy first appeared on the street in the 1970’s, its popularity grew at that time because of its use for Psychotherapy; it was often used in marriage counseling to help couples become more “romantic”. In 1980, the drug appeared throughout the nightclub scene, and in the late 1980’s it was widely used within the “rave” culture.

The chronic use of MDMA/Ecstasy will lead to increased rates of depression and anxiety, and will affect long-term memory and will produce severe cognitive impairment. Studies are ongoing concerning the long-term effects of MDMA/Ecstasy. However, the short-term effects are very real and potentially deadly. MDMA/Ecstasy is still a very popular drug amongst first time users, and will continue to affect the lives of those using this drug.

The effects of MDMA / Ecstasy happen within 30-60 minutes of use, and will last up to four to six hours.

The side effects include: Euphoria – Decreased hostility and insecurity – Lock jaw & teeth grinding – heart rate and blood pressure will increase – Increased body temperature – Short-term memory loss

For help finding the best “Drug Rehabilitation Center” for your specific needs speak to a referral specialist at 1-877-744-3536.