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Drug addiction and the Elderly

March 9th, 2010 | Author: admin

Drug Abuse and the Elderly

You wouldn’t likely suspect your mother or grandmother of having a drug dependency, yet studies show that addiction among the elderly is climbing.

Older generations aren’t abusing illicit drugs like the young. Symptoms of anxiety and sleepless nights are being treated with prescriptions of Xanax, Valium and other benzodiazepines that are meant for short-term management of these conditions. Unfortunately, older patients are taking them daily whether they need them or not-much like pills they take for long-term disorders like high blood pressure-and the abuse is going largely unnoticed. Why?

Several reasons, actually. Doctors may be completely unaware or too busy to notice. Others find the task of confronting an elderly patient with questions that suggest she may be an addict embarrassing or distasteful. Still others may feel that since the person is old anyway, she should be left alone.

The main problem with elderly drug abuse is that they suffer from more psychological and physical issues than a younger person who uses prescription drugs other than for what they are intended. Depression is common among the elderly as they become more and more dependent on others. Whether they are abusing medications to alleviate uncomfortable emotional feelings or they have bad feelings because of the medications prescribed for other issues can only be determined by a professional.

The first step in getting treatment for elderly drug abusers is to be alert to signs and symptoms of the abuse. Family members especially need to be aware of what medications their parents or grandparents are on and monitor them carefully. It may become necessary for the family to intervene and for their loved one to seek inpatient care if the abuse has been long term.

The way back to recovery is a long road for the elderly. It will require the proper counseling, family support and time and patience. Loved ones need to be committed to helping her every step of the way and to proving long-term support and encouragement. There are many types of drug rehabilitation available today, and many programs that can truly work with the elderly. These would be centers that have Drs. And registered nurses on staff to help with any medical need that may arise during detox or any other time in the program. Contact a professional addiction counselor of advise on different methods of treatment and to find a program that fits the needs of your loved one.

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ADD and ADHD medication abuse

February 22nd, 2010 | Author: admin

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.

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When to seek professional help

January 15th, 2010 | Author: admin

When to seek Professional Advice

The world of drug and alcohol addiction is a confusing place, and for some reason people think that talking to friends, family members, clergy or even their hair dresser is the best source of information when looking for addiction rehab help. Even if these people have had some sort of addiction experience in the past it does not mean they know what is best for your loved one. There are many different methods of addiction rehab and there is not one that is right for everyone. If you had someone with cancer in your family would you trust these same people to help you make the decision on where to get the best cancer treatment; or would you seek professional help. Of course you would go to a professional and let them guide you to the best treatment plan for your specific needs.

Over the past ten years as the addiction epidemic has grown Addiction Rehabilitation Centers have been opening up all over the U.S., in many cases these programs are nothing more than a way to make big money for the owners. They will incorporate the lowest cost methods of treatment, such as group meetings where 15 individuals are grouped together with 1 counselor. This method offers a very low success rate for long term sobriety but they are very low cost, so the program can make the most profit. These addiction rehabs have very qualified sales people working their phones and they will make you feel very comfortable about the center, only after you spend thousands of dollars do you realize your loved one is not getting the help promised.

Many times people will talk to other families that have had a loved one in an Addiction Rehabilitation Center; their family member is still sober after x number of years, so they think it must be a good Rehabilitation Center. They send their loved one into that same program; only, upon completion of the program their loved one relapses almost immediately. Every person has their own specific needs; what worked for one is not right for everyone. A Professional Addiction Counselor can assess your loved one and make recommendations to the best Addiction Treatment Centers based on their specific needs.

To find the best Addiction Rehab Help you need to speak with an unbiased addiction professional that has the knowledge of what programs and methods of treatment are available, not only in your home town or even home state but a across the country.

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Addiction

January 11th, 2010 | Author: admin

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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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Medications used in the treatment of alcoholism

January 8th, 2010 | Author: admin

Medications Used In Treatment Of Alcoholism

Many alcohol addiction treatments exist. Inpatient, Outpatient and residential and of course the well known “Twelve Step” programs such as AA. One option that may not be as well known is that of treating alcohol addiction with medications.

Several oral medications have been approved and have been shown to be effective in controlling alcohol dependence. Disulfiram, naltrexone and acamprosate as they are called by their generic names. An inject able form of naltrexone is also available and has a long acting effect.

Medications for alcohol addiction treatment work in several ways depending upon which medication is used and the stage of the alcoholic’s addiction. For example, disulfiram discourages drinking because when alcohol is introduced into the system of the patient taking this drug, he become violently ill. Such physical discomfort is a strong deterrent.

Naltrexone can greatly reduce the cravings of a patient who has stopped drinking and acamprosate is used primarily to treat the depression and anxiety that often follows when a patient stops drinking for a long period of time. All three approved medications have been a helpful aid in keeping the patient from relapsing into heavy drinking and remaining abstinent.

Other medications can be used to treat the symptoms of withdrawal such as insomnia, shakiness, anxiety, depression and mood swings. However, it must be understood that there is no such thing as a “cure” for alcoholism and no “magic pill” that will instantly make abstaining from alcohol a piece of cake. Long term abstinence requires a strong commitment to getting well.

Can medications alone help in the recovery process? Not likely, but again the outcome would depend on the severity of the disease. How successful alcohol addiction treatment is depends on the patients particular needs and length of illness. Private counseling sessions along with group therapy or a positive Twelve Step program can compliment the use of medications and make recovery smoother and longer lasting with less chance of relapse.

Alcohol and drug abuse more often than not are triggered be deep emotional wounds or issues that have never been dealt with. Clinical depression is responsible for 80% of those who suffer from alcohol addiction. Others grew up in a home where one or both parents was an alcoholic or drug addict.

Until the patient can derecognize and define the moments the preceded his desire to abuse alcohol any treatment will simply be a stop gap. Long term sobriety is easier to accomplish when the patient through counseling and group therapy can understand his illness and the emotional and environmental triggers that encourage his drinking.

Alcohol addiction can be successfully treated. Recovering alcoholics can lead wonderful, productive lives again and families can be put back together and learn to function in a healthy manner. Programs such as Al-Anon and Alateen are excellent for helping family and friends of a person suffering from addiction, to be able to cope.

Researching and mapping out a treatment plan that works in harmony with the needs of the patient, and the loving support of family and friends are the key to getting well for life.

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Adamant Denial

June 15th, 2009 | Author: admin

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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The True Nature of Addiction

June 10th, 2009 | Author: admin

The True Nature of Addiction

In almost every case of actual addiction it is not the substance (whether it be drugs or alcohol) that is the primary problem, although understandably it’s use is causing problems. However, the alcohol or drug use is but one of many symptoms of an underlying problem. What an addict or alcoholic is usually about is avoiding discomfort at some level. It may be emotional or mental discomfort (feelings on the inside), physical discomfort, or external stress; it is a lack of ability to confront these things that dictates nearly every move an addict or alcoholic makes, including their substance abuse. The operating basis of an alcoholic or addict, whether stoned or sober in nearly any situation is to avoid discomfort.

Many Drug or Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers miss the boat when it comes to dealing with the underlying issues of addiction. They will look only on the surface or the obvious problem, the substance abuse. However a truly effective treatment and recovery program will go far beyond the substance abuse, it will get to the underlying issue and cause, (the true problem).

Many addicts or alcoholics will go through the same program over and over again, each time they fail and they feel it is because they have not put enough effort into their recovery. In reality they have not received the help they truly need; they have not found the true problem in their lives that is driving them back to the substance abuse over and over again.

We can help you find a Drug or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program that offers real solutions to the cycle of addiction, and help you put an end to the destructive behavioral patterns in your life.

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When to Intervene

May 31st, 2009 | Author: admin

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.

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“When should the addicts family get involved”

May 30th, 2009 | Author: admin

Many families that have loved ones addicted to Drugs or Alcohol are standing by and waiting for their loved one to hit bottom. They are waiting for their loved one to ask for help, or to say they are willing to get help. The truth is that a drug addict or alcoholic has put himself or herself in a position where they have lost the ability to realize that there is actual help. It has come to the point that the only way of life they know is staying high; they no longer have the cognitive ability to realize they can live a sober productive life. When they do have some clean time, everyday is a struggle and an agonizing battle to stay that way.

The drug addict or alcoholics family plays a vital role in helping the addict, and it is extremely important to look at all the different types of rehabilitation centers available. When they find the one that is the best fit for their loved one only then; they can begin to work on getting their loved ones acceptance to getting help. Many families are surprised that when this process it done correctly the addict realizes there is help available and is willing to accept the help being offered to them.

Addiction Rehab Help is a referral and placement service, there is no cost for this service and we can help you find the best rehabilitation center for your loved one. We are an independent resource, not connected to any specific rehabilitation center. We have done the research for you and can help end the confusion of finding the best center for your loved one.

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“Special Needs” Addiction Rehabilitation Centers

May 29th, 2009 | Author: admin

Special Needs Addiction Rehabilitation Centers

Finding a “Rehabilitation Center” that specializes in taking care of the special needs client is often very difficult, there are many “Rehabilitation Centers” out there that may be handicapped accessible but they are not equipped to deal with any sort of special needs.

Addiction Rehab Help has researched and located “Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers” which are well trained and qualified to provide for the needs of the visual or hearing impaired, individuals with physical limitation or any other kind of special need. Be careful when trying to locate a program for your loved one, many programs will tell you what you want to hear when talking to them on the phone but upon arrival your loved one will find out that they cannot deliver what they had promised. Without the proper care while attending a drug or alcohol rehab your loved one will be thinking more about their physical needs then the rehabilitation they so badly need.

For help finding the right “Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center” for someone with Special needs please call and speak with one of our Counselors.

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