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      07

      Painkiller Addiction

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      Painkiller Addiction

      Prescription painkillers contain highly addictive opiates, and intentional abuse of these drugs is the leading cause of painkiller addiction in society today. Not everyone who uses painkillers will develop an addiction; however, the potential is there and users of these drugs should be well-informed about the danger of misusing these powerful substances. Some examples of these painkillers are: Morphine, Demerol, Codeine, Oxycontin, Dilaudid, Percocet and Darvon. Most of these are prescribed for pain management following chronic illness or surgery and often the user will find over time that they need a little more of the drug to produce the level of comfort they desire. It is important that they discuss this with their physician before increasing the dosage because this increase could quickly lead to dependency or addiction. When painkillers first arrived on the medical scene, they were touted as being miracle drugs.  With these drugs, victims of chronic pain could enjoy an improved … [Read more...]

      Mar
      28

      Drug Rehabilitation

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      Drug rehabilitation is a very complicated process and one of the challenges in rehabilitation is dealing with the psychological aspects of the problem. Drug addicts go through a wide range of emotions such as guilt, shame, depression, despair, fear, and more. Your addiction rehabilitation program should take care of all these emotions. Drug addiction always creates physical dependence and psychological scars. Only when both aspects are dealt with effectively will complete rehabilitation will take place. Dealing With Emotional Aspects As you can easily guess, the psychological or emotional impact will not disappear instantly. Even the physical dependence can be treated fast but when it comes to dealing with the emotional scars, professional psychological counseling should be given.  A Forever Recovery treatment center takes a holistic approach to drug rehabilitation. You will get assistance to deal with both physical dependence as well as psychological problems. Shame and guilt … [Read more...]

      Mar
      18

      Opiate Addiction

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      One of the most difficult addictions to conquer is opiate addiction. This addiction goes beyond your physical being and changes the way you think, live and act. Many people have died from addiction to opiates, but those who choose to get treatment and enter into opiate rehab have a much greater chance to live their lives normally without the problems that come with addiction. The best way to avoid false expectations about treatment for addiction is to learn as much as possible about the program, the facility, the staff, and the success rates.  Gain knowledge about what to expect during your time in the program.  For instance, learn about the philosophies, treatment methods and program options.  You will be surprised to find that many professional rehab facilities offer clients the opportunity to take part in designing a program around their specific needs and preferences. At A Forever Recovery, we take pride in the fact that our approach has resulted in the successful recovery of … [Read more...]

      Mar
      17

      Alcohol Treatment

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      Individualized alcohol treatment plans are becoming something that is a must for addiction treatment centers around the country. These plans have been designed to help every recovering addict through their treatment by offering them a more personalized treatment option. Allowing addicts to have choices in creating their treatment plan is just another one of the many perks that alcohol rehab offers today.  Through years of experience treating alcoholics, at A Forever Recovery we have learned that when a client is comfortable with the program and truly believes in the philosophies and approaches to treatment, their successful recovery is much more likely. Choosing Treatment Options When you enter into a treatment center to begin an alcohol treatment plan, you are given options for treatment such as: the kind of detox you want to complete and what classes and counseling options you would like to enter into. Giving a recovering alcoholic options in their addiction treatment gives them a … [Read more...]

      Mar
      16

      Cocaine

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      Cocaine addiction is a drug addiction that took off in the early seventies. Thousands of people began using this drug and even today people use this drug throughout the globe. Cocaine is derived from the coca plant and in the early years of its use, ancient people used it as a spiritual enhancement. They chewed the leaves to give themselves a feeling of calmness and they also stuffed the cheeks of a dead person with coca leaves as a way of "healing" the dead from his or her pain. Illegal Throughout the World Coca was made legal to sell in South America in the 1500’s, but the drug was not yet developed. Cocaine is still illegal to sell throughout the world, but in Columbia, South America, it is still legal to have small amounts of it for personal use. Columbia is the world’s leading supplier of this dangerous drug and every year, millions of pounds of it are brought into the United States illegally and sold through the drug communities. Cocaine is not a simple, natural drug. To … [Read more...]

      Mar
      05

      OxyContin

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      OxyContin is the brand name of a time-release formula of oxycodone produced by the pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma LP, and is in a class of drugs known as opioids, which are highly addictive.  It is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance, meaning it is illegal to be in possession of this substance without a prescription.   This drug is taken orally in a pill form and has become one of the leading pain medications prescribed to patients in the United States. There are several  lawsuits going on because of the questionable legality of some patients being prescribed this drug. While it was leading in the medical world, it was also becoming a rapid success for drug dealers because they could buy the drug in high doses and they were easy to crush and sort. New Look, but Just as Addictive as Ever Today, OxyContin looks different in appearance and is not sold in high doses because of the large number of people who gained an addiction to this drug. It is now composed of a … [Read more...]

      Mar
      03

      Opana

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      Opana is a time-released narcotic drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. This drug is much like morphine, but is not recommended for pain after surgery. It can come in many different strengths and is taken orally. The drug can be habit forming, therefore, you should always follow your doctor's prescription guidelines. When a time-released drug such as Opana is used for illicit purposes, the user crushes the drug and will be taking a twelve-hour dosage of the drug all at one time, which is highly dangerous and could result in addiction, overdose, or death. Anyone with a prescription of Opana must be careful to keep the drug safely away from anyone that would choose to use it illicitly.  With the number of addicts in the population today, we never know for sure who might want to get their hands on a bottle of prescription meds.  Perhaps they aren't planning to use them personally; they might be planning to sell them on the street where the demand is great and they might make a … [Read more...]

      Mar
      02

      Shopping Addiction

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      Shopping addiction, or formally known as compulsive buying disorder (CBD), is the obsession with shopping and buying things that causes adverse consequences. Eighty percent of the people who are considered shopping addicts are females and the age group ranges from late teens to elderly women. They use their money, their family's money and credit cards in order to feed their addiction. This addiction is chronic and can have some major side effects if it is not stopped early on. Shopping addicts are usually two types of people: those who spend way beyond their funds or people who constantly think about making purchases and window shop daily. Two Types of Shopping Addiction The people who spend beyond their funds are in serious trouble if they do not seek help. Shopping addicts suffer from poverty and debt to the point where they can not even buy food. They spend every dime they have on buying clothes, shoes, furniture, and jewelry without concern for bills and other obligations they … [Read more...]

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