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Aug
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
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...]

Feb
28

Xanax

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Xanax is the trade name for the drug Alprazolam. It is a short acting drug of the benzodiazepine class and is primarily used to treat moderate to severe anxiety disorders and panic attacks. This drug is the extended release form of Alprazolam, but this drug can also be bought through many generic forms as well. It is the most prscribed and most abused benzodiazepine on the US market, and is a Schedule IV controlled substance. Origin of Xanax Xanax was first used to treat people with panic disorder. At the time it was thought panic disorders could not be helped by benzodiazepines, but was later proven to be one of the best solutions. Throughout time, Xanax has become a common name and because of it's popularity, people began using it for recreational use as well as medically. Today, there are several hundred thousand people who use this drug every day as a method to get high instead of for medical purposes. This drug can be found from just about any drug dealer and the pills are … [Read more...]

Feb
27

Vicodin

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Vicodin is the drug combination of hydrocodone and paracetamol, which is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. This drug is usually found in pill form and can come in several different dose amounts depending on the severity of your pain and whether you have a high tolerance for pain medication without becoming easily addicted. It is one of the most  abused opioid prescription drugs nationwide. Not only is this drug easily obtainable through drug dealers and other sources, but it is also a prescription opioid drug that is easily obtained through doctors. Vicodin Addiction Signs Vicodin addiction is relatively easy to spot. First, you need to determine if your loved one is actually suffering from pain or if they are simply faking it in order to get high. Once you have determined that, you will be able to actually see if they really have an addiction. They will show signs such as: severe mood changes social withdrawal depression memory loss changes in physical … [Read more...]

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