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Is Occasional Xanax Use Okay?

Xanax Addiction Help | Resources and Helpline for Xanax abuse

wizard

11 May 2012 | 12:00 am

Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam, a benzodiazepine. These drugs are used as painkillers or to treat panic attacks or anxiety. Xanax is a psychoactive drug, which means it works by altering the brain’s perception and has a calming effect. This can often be abused for the pleasant euphoric effect it causes. Due to the fast onset of the effects, it can cause changes in the brain quickly when abused or taken for more than a few days. Can Xanax Addiction Develop after One Use? Even when taken as prescribed, Xanax is only advised to be taken for a few weeks at once. A person taking Xanax…
More than one in five pregnant white women smoke cigarettes

ScienceDaily: Addiction News

10 May 2012 | 10:35 am

A new report shows that 21.8 percent of pregnant white women aged 15 to 44 currently (within the past 30 days) smoked cigarettes. The study also showed that cigarette smoking levels among pregnant white women were significantly higher than the levels among pregnant black women (14.2 percent) and pregnant Hispanic women (6.5 percent) in the same 15 to 44 age range.
Novel Approach To Stimulate Immune Cells Has Potential For Treatment Of Immune Diseases And Cancer

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today

14 May 2012 | 3:00 am

Researchers at Rutgers University have uncovered a new way to stimulate activity of immune cell opiate receptors, leading to efficient tumor cell clearance...
Dealing With Addiction: The Dice Are Loaded

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Addiction Recovery Author

9 May 2012 | 6:53 am

For years, individuals with drug addictions, alcoholism, or other addictions have been viewed as indulgent people who have give themselves up to debauchery. Addiction was viewed as a choice, not as the neuro-chemical brain disorder we now know it to be. Medical advancements in life sciences, as well as years of clinical research, have confirmed that certain people are ’wired’ for addiction. People may manifest this addictive wiring in a multitude of ways. In fact, addiction goes far beyond the traditional definitions of drug dependency and alcoholism. Addictive…
Revealing brain damage from battlefield to playing field

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Sharon Begley

16 May 2012 | 1:09 pm

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Traumatic brain injury, the signature wound of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, is doubly cruel: it leaves many victims emotionally shattered and cognitively crippled. But because mild and moderate brain injuries do not show up ...

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Revealing brain damage from battlefield to playing field

Sharon Begley

16 May 2012 | 1:09 pm

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Traumatic brain injury, the signature wound of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, is doubly cruel: it leaves many victims emotionally shattered and cognitively crippled. But because mild and moderate brain injuries do not show up ...
Paralyzed Patients Use Mind to Move Robotic Arm

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter

16 May 2012 | 1:06 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Two stroke patients who had lost the use of their arms and legs were able to use their brains to move a robotic arm, researchers report.
CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter

16 May 2012 | 1:06 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officials on Wednesday lowered the threshold for what's considered lead poisoning in young children.
US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kids

MIKE STOBBE

16 May 2012 | 1:01 pm

For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children.
Factbox: Tax provisions in Obama's healthcare law

Kim Dixon

16 May 2012 | 12:53 pm

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul law contains a slew of new tax provisions, and their fate is unclear as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs the law's constitutionality. Some have been put into effect in the two years sin...

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Novel Approach To Stimulate Immune Cells Has Potential For Treatment Of Immune Diseases And Cancer

14 May 2012 | 3:00 am

Researchers at Rutgers University have uncovered a new way to stimulate activity of immune cell opiate receptors, leading to efficient tumor cell clearance...
21.8% Of Pregnant White Women Smoke

13 May 2012 | 10:00 am

According to a study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 21.8% of pregnant white women between the ages of 15 to 44 years smoked cigarettes within the past 30 days, which is considerably higher compared with the smoking levels amongst pregnant Black women (14.2%) and pregnant Hispanic women (6.5%) within the same age range...
Changes Triggered In Brain's Neuron Structure By Chronic Cocaine Use

11 May 2012 | 3:00 am

Chronic exposure to cocaine reduces the expression of a protein known to regulate brain plasticity, according to new, in vivo research on the molecular basis of cocaine addiction. That reduction drives structural changes in the brain, which produce greater sensitivity to the rewarding effects of cocaine...
Facebook Addiction - New Psychological Scale

11 May 2012 | 2:00 am

Researchers in Norway have published a new psychological scale to measure Facebook addiction, the first of its kind worldwide. They write about their work in the April 2012 issue of the journal Psychological Reports. They hope that researchers will find the new psychometric tool useful in investigating problem behavior linked to Facebook use...
A New Abused Drug Is Methoxetamine (MXE), Sold On The Internet As A "Legal" Alternative To Ketamine

10 May 2012 | 3:00 am

A group of researchers from the IMIM (Hospital del Mar Research Institute) and from the INAD (Hospital del Mar Neuropsychiatry and Addictions Institute) has participated in an international study aiming to give a general overview at a chemical, pharmacological and behavioural level of a recently appeared new chemical compound, according to the Recreational Drugs European Networ...

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More than one in five pregnant white women smoke cigarettes

10 May 2012 | 10:35 am

A new report shows that 21.8 percent of pregnant white women aged 15 to 44 currently (within the past 30 days) smoked cigarettes. The study also showed that cigarette smoking levels among pregnant white women were significantly higher than the levels among pregnant black women (14.2 percent) and pregnant Hispanic women (6.5 percent) in the same 15 to 44 age range.
Chronic cocaine use triggers changes in brain's neuron structure

9 May 2012 | 3:53 pm

Chronic exposure to cocaine reduces the expression of a protein known to regulate brain plasticity, according to new, in vivo research on the molecular basis of cocaine addiction.
Peak risk about 16 years old for teens misusing prescription drugs

7 May 2012 | 3:55 pm

The peak risk for misusing prescription pain relievers occurs in mid-adolescence, specifically about 16 years old and earlier than many experts thought, according to a new study. The results, based on recent nationwide surveys of nearly 120,000 US adolescents, suggest prevention programs may need to be introduced earlier, in childhood and early adolescence.
Are you a Facebook addict?

7 May 2012 | 9:20 am

Are you a social media enthusiast or simply a Facebook addict? Researchers have developed a new instrument to measure Facebook addiction, the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale.
About one baby born each hour addicted to opiate drugs in U.S.

30 Apr 2012 | 6:05 pm

About one baby is born every hour addicted to opiate drugs in the United States, according to new research. Physicians found that diagnosis of neonatal abstinence syndrome, a drug withdrawal syndrome among newborns, almost tripled between 2000 and 2009.

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Actress Dianne Wiest to raise the curtain in NIDA’s Addiction Performance Project

2 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

Dianne Wiest leads an impressive cast in the Addiction Performance Project, an innovative continuing medical education (CME) program for doctors and other health providers, on May 9 in Philadelphia, Pa.
Blending conference translates substance abuse research into practice

15 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pm

Experts will share the latest clinical research with addiction treatment professionals, healthcare providers, policy makers, and others during the April 19th Blending Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The program is supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, in collaboration with the American Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Medical-Scientific Conference as part of an ongoing initiative to accelerate research findings into practice.
NIH’s “PEERx” for teens to be showcased at Rx Drug Abuse Summit

2 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pm

A unique, new campaign targeting teens will be on exhibit at the first national summit addressing the prescription drug abuse epidemic. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) will showcase “PEERx,” a NIDA initiative that uses interactive videos and other tools to educate teens about the dangers of prescription drug abuse and help them to spread the word.
Study provides clues for designing new anti-addiction medications

20 Mar 2012 | 11:00 pm

Scientists are now one step closer to developing anti-addiction medications, thanks to new research that provides a better understanding of the properties of the only member of the opioid receptor family whose activation counteracts the rewarding effects of addictive drugs.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition to highlight dangers of helium

11 Mar 2012 | 11:00 pm

The National Inhalant Prevention Coalition, with support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), will hold a press conference to focus on the dangers of inhalant abuse, including helium inhalation, featuring:

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Mixing OxyContin with alcohol

Addiction Blog

16 May 2012 | 7:43 am

Are you considering mixing OxyContin with alcohol? We’re going to look at the dangers and risks of mixing OxyContin with alcohol here. For example, OxyContin overdose complications include slowed breathing and heart rate. You’ll learn What happens inside your body when these two drugs are combined and what side effects you can expect. Plus, what can go wrong? We invite you to ask questions about mixing OxyContin and alcohol in the comments, as well. OxyContin and alcohol effects OxyContin is a powerful prescription painkiller. Its main ingredient is oxycodone, an opiate.
Is Adderall addictive?

Addiction Blog

15 May 2012 | 3:28 pm

YES. Adderall is addictive. What makes Adderall addictive? Euphoric effect, or an extreme sense of well-being. But how Adderall works is different for those diagnosed with attention disorders than for addicts. Here, we review what you need to know if you think you’re an Adderall addict. And we invite your questions about the addictive potential of Adderall at the end. What is Adderall used for? Adderall is a prescription stimulant medication used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Adderall comes in tablet form, and in either immediate release or extended release versions. When taken as…
How long does tramadol last?

Addiction Blog

15 May 2012 | 5:18 am

Immediate release tramadol lasts for 4-6 hours. Extended release tramadol lasts for 24 hours. More here on the duration of action for tramadol, tramadol addictive properties and a place at the bottom for your tramadol questions. Tramadol effects on the body and brain Tramadol hydrochloride is an opioid agonist medication used as short term analgesic to manage moderate to severe pain. Although experts aren’t exactly sure of how tramadol works, tramadol has been seen to bind parent and M1 metabolites to µ-opioid receptors in the brain and to cause weak inhibition of reuptake of…
Snorting Methadone

Addiction Blog

14 May 2012 | 10:57 am

If you’re thinking about snorting to get high on Methadone, you should know what happens in the body and brain, and weigh the risks. Here, we review the dangers and safety concerns of snorting Methadone. We welcome questions about snorting Methadone or Methadone side effects long term at the end of this article, and will try to answer all legitimate questions with a personal and prompt reply. Methadone: What are you really snorting? Methadone is a prescription drug used both to relieve moderate to severe pain and to help treat opioid dependence. Methadone tablets include methadone but…
How can I stop addiction to sex?

James Gallegos

13 May 2012 | 9:30 am

Breaking up is hard to do. Especially when you are trying to create a new identity for yourself and move from acting with a sex addiction brain to becoming a loving companion. So how you can understand sexual compulsion and help yourself get over sexual addiction? We explore here and invite your questions about sexual addiction at the end. Why is it so hard to stop acting out sexually? Stopping, really stopping, a sexual compulsive behavior or addiction presents a major challenge. Some of us can actually stop or at least curb our behavior but we never really feel out of the woods. We continue…

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Dealing With Addiction: The Dice Are Loaded

Addiction Recovery Author

9 May 2012 | 6:53 am

For years, individuals with drug addictions, alcoholism, or other addictions have been viewed as indulgent people who have give themselves up to debauchery. Addiction was viewed as a choice, not as the neuro-chemical brain disorder we now know it to be. Medical advancements in life sciences, as well as years of clinical research, have confirmed that certain people are ’wired’ for addiction. People may manifest this addictive wiring in a multitude of ways. In fact, addiction goes far beyond the traditional definitions of drug dependency and alcoholism. Addictive…
Video: Joel and Arianne’s story – Stories of Heroin Survival – My Treatment My Choice

Addiction Recovery Author

4 May 2012 | 5:40 am

Here’s a good video I came across – Hope you like it Author’s Description: Joel tait pris dans un engrenage destructeur alternant cures et rechutes, jusqu’ ce que sa relation avec son amie, Arianne, atteigne un point de quasi-non-retour qui l’a pouss aller demander l’aide d’une quipe spcialise dans le traitement de la Joel was stuck in a destructive cycle of heroin treatment and relapse, until a crisis point in his relationship with Arianne led him to seek help from a specialist drug Watch Joel and Arianne tell their story about heroin use and how…
Video – Testimony of alcoholic recovery.wmv

Addiction Recovery Author

3 May 2012 | 5:40 am

Thought you guys might like this one Author’s Description: “Our stories disclose in a general way what we used to be like, what happened, and what we are like “Our description of the alcoholic, the chapter to the agnostic, and our personal adventures before and after make clear three pertinent ideas: (a) That we were alcoholic and could not manage our own (b) That probably no human power could have relieved our (c) That God could and would if He were “There is a We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had…
Video of Hawaii Reef and Marine Biology

Addiction Recovery Author

27 Apr 2012 | 5:40 am

I think you guys will like this video. Give it a watch and let me know what you think Author’s Description: Cindy Hunter discusses Hawaii Reef and Marine Biology at Habilitat Hawaii in April of Hawai’i's corals are important to its Back in ancient Hawai’i, the Hawai’ians thought of coral polyps as the first creatures to emerge in In fact, corals were often presented as offerings during religious Hawai’i's coral reefs are very Hawai’i is about 2000 miles away from the nearest land The isolation has created unique species that can be found nowhere else in the…
Video of Hawaii Reef and Marine Biology

Addiction Recovery Author

27 Apr 2012 | 5:40 am

I think you guys will like this video. Give it a watch and let me know what you think Author’s Description: Cindy Hunter discusses Hawaii Reef and Marine Biology at Habilitat Hawaii in April of Hawai’i's corals are important to its Back in ancient Hawai’i, the Hawai’ians thought of coral polyps as the first creatures to emerge in In fact, corals were often presented as offerings during religious Hawai’i's coral reefs are very Hawai’i is about 2000 miles away from the nearest land The isolation has created unique species that can be found nowhere else in the…

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Uncoupling of analgesia, tolerance, and euphoria from mu-agonists using buprenorphine

SuboxDoc

11 May 2012 | 11:10 pm

I presented this topic at the Atlanta meeting of ASAM a couple weeks ago. There are too many slides, but the historical stuff was just too fascinating to leave out. I wanted to demonstrate, by lining it up on the side, how time has compressed the most critical discoveries to a very short period of time. In other words, it wasn’t until thousands of years of opium use that the general concept of endorphines and opioid receptors came along. We can only hope that similar understandings of the biological basis of tolerance and withdrawal will be comparatively soon. My study shows…
Inconvenient Truth

SuboxDoc

25 Mar 2012 | 11:46 am

Next month I will be presenting a paper at the annual meeting of ASAM, the American Society of Addiction Medicine. The paper discusses a new method for treating chronic pain, using a combination of buprenorphine and opioid agonists. In my experience, the combination works very well, providing excellent analgesia and at the same time reducing—even eliminating– the euphoria from opioids. Ten years ago, I would have really been onto something. Back then there were calls from all corners to improve the pain control for patients. The popular belief regarding pain control was that some…
Ceilings

SuboxDoc

1 Mar 2012 | 5:54 pm

A question was asked about the last post that warrants top billing: “Buprenorphine acts similar to opioid agonists in lower doses, with the same addictive potential as oxycodone or heroin. In higher doses—doses above 8 mg or 8000 micrograms per day—the ‘ceiling effect’ eliminates interest and cravings for the drug.” Ceiling Effect I’m not sure I followed this. Can you explain more? What would you think about someone who is taking 1-2mg of Suboxone twice a day without a prescription, and says they want to stay on that dose once they find a prescriber? Are they better off on 8mg…
Mean Streak

SuboxDoc

25 Feb 2012 | 2:09 pm

I guess I do get irritable sometimes… but I’m getting better at controlling my anger as I get older. One cool thing about a blog is that I can go back and see what I wrote years ago. In this case, I was looking for a post about telling the difference between opioid toxicity (from taking too much) versus opioid withdrawal. In that post I suggested looking at the size of the pupils. The name of the post, in case anyone is interested, is called ‘abres los ojos’– the name of an old Penelope Cruz movie and spanish for ‘open your eyes.’ …
Size Matters?

SuboxDoc

17 Feb 2012 | 3:30 pm

I’ve received several complaints from patients and readers about one of the current buprenorphine formulations. The primary complaint is that the tablet is ‘not ‘working as well as the other formulations;’ that it seems to wear off earlier, or that people feel compelled to take more than what is prescribed. Buprenorphine 8 mg tabs My understanding, admittedly based only on what people have told me, is that there are three current formulations of buprenorphine. The brand form, Subutex, comes as a relatively-large, flat-oval tablet, white or off-white in color. The Roxanne version…

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The UK Responsibility Deal and its implications for effective alcohol policy in the UK and internationally

ADRIAN BONNER, IAN GILMORE

15 May 2012 | 8:27 am
Mediational Relations between 12-step Attendance, Depression, and Substance Use in Patients with Comorbid Substance Dependence and Major Depression

Matthew J. Worley, Susan R. Tate, Sandra A. Brown

11 May 2012 | 7:37 am

AimAmong patients with substance dependence and comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD) receiving treatment in a controlled trial, we examined if group differences in depression were mediated by 12-step involvement, and if the effects of 12-Step involvement on future alcohol and drug use were mediated by reductions in depression.DesignControlled trial of Twelve-Step Facilitation (TSF) and Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), delivered in outpatient groups for 6 months with adjunct pharmacotherapy.SettingOutpatient dual diagnosis clinic in Veteran's Affairs Healthcare…
Prospective memory and future event simulation in individuals with alcohol dependence

Alison Griffiths, Robert Hill, Celia Morgan, Peter Rendell, Khashayar Karimi, Shamil Wanagaratne, H Valerie Curran

11 May 2012 | 7:37 am

AimTo objectively assess prospective memory (PM) performance of individuals with alcohol dependence and determine whether the use of an imagery technique at the point of encoding can enhance their performance.DesignAn independent group design was used to compare individuals with alcohol dependence with social drinkers.SettingOne UK residential substance misuse service.Participants24 abstinent ‘individuals with alcohol dependence’ and 24 social drinkers matched on age, gender and years of educationMeasurementsThe Virtual Week (VW); Story Recall; a Category Fluency task; Trail Making Test…
Does it matter who you see to help you stop smoking? Short-term quit rates across specialist Stop Smoking Practitioners in England

Leonie S. Brose, Andy McEwen, Robert West

9 May 2012 | 7:05 am

AbstractAimsA network of Stop Smoking Services has been set up within the National Health Service (NHS) in England. The services deliver a combination of behavioural support and medication. It is important to establish the degree of variability in quit rates attributable to differences between individual practitioners, to gauge the scope for improvement by training and professional support. The aim of the present analysis was to examine how far short-term quit rates depend on the practitioner delivering the intervention after adjusting for potential confounding variables.DesignObservational…
Associations Between Substance Use Disorders and Major Depression in Parents and Late Adolescent-Emerging Adult Offspring: An Adoption Study

Naomi R. Marmorstein, William G. Iacono, Matt McGue

9 May 2012 | 7:05 am

AbstractAims: To examine whether major depressive disorder (MDD) and substance use disorders (SUDs: specifically, nicotine dependence (ND), alcohol use disorders (AUDs), and cannabis use disorders (CUDs)) in parents predicted increased risk for these disorders in late adolescent–emerging adult offspring and, specifically, the extent to which the pattern of risk differed for adopted and non-adopted youth. Participants: Late adolescent and emerging adult participants from the Sibling Interaction and Behavior Study (mean age=18.8), a community-based investigation of adopted and non-adopted…

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The Best Addiction Treatment Option

Adi Jaffe, Ph.D.

16 May 2012 | 11:53 am

Which addiction treatment option is best? To me that's a bit like asking whether the sky is better at the ocean or the mountains.read more
Strange Sex Habits of Silicon Valley

Nir Eyal

15 May 2012 | 6:53 pm

My wife put our daughter to bed, brushed her teeth, and freshened up before bed. Slipping under the covers, we exchanged glances and knew it was time to do what comes naturally for a couple on a warm night in Silicon Valley.read more
Addiction and the Environment

Sandy Olliges, M.A.

15 May 2012 | 2:25 pm

Recently, James Hansen, noted scientist with the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies wrote in an op-ed for the New York Times that development of tar sands as proposed in Canada would propel us onto an inexorable course of global warming that would be disastrous both ecologically and financially.read more
Addiction’s Blind Spot

Michael J. Formica, MS, MA, EdM

15 May 2012 | 12:58 pm

When talking about systems of addiction or compulsive dependence, one of the greatest obstacles to recovery is overconfidence.read more
Why Do Munchies Taste so Good When You’re High?

Professor Gary L. Wenk, Ph. D.

15 May 2012 | 10:58 am

If you hate eating peas or broccoli or whatever, smoking marijuana will not induce you to like eating them.read more

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Marijuana Can Make You Vomit, and Other Stories

Dirk Hanson

13 May 2012 | 2:42 pm

Short subjects, various. First, a recap of an earlier story, and a very strange story at that. Cannabinoid hyperemesis, as it's known, was not documented in the medical literature until 2004, and was first brought to wider attention earlier this year by the biomedical researcher who blogs as Drugmonkey. Episodes of serial vomiting appear to be a very rare side effect of regular marijuana use. Posting on his eponymous blog, Drugmonkey documented cases of hyperemesis that had been reported in Australia and New Zealand, as well as Omaha and Boston in the U.S. As Drugmonkey reported, “patients…
What It Means to Say Alcoholism is Genetic

Dirk Hanson

8 May 2012 | 5:23 pm

One woman’s journal. From Insanity to Serenity, by Tommi Lloyd Excerpts: "I was born in 1963 in Toronto, Canada, to a family struggling long before I arrived. My dad was an alcoholic, born in Wales in 1921. His father and namesake was also an alcoholic who died at age 28…. My oldest sibling and only brother, Harry, entered a treatment centre at age 36 and has been sober for more than 20 years…. My Uncle Griff died from alcoholism when I was 10 years old…. There were no reprieves by which we spent a day or two in a sober environment. Dad drank from morning until night…. Christmas,…
Gateway to Absurdity

Dirk Hanson

7 May 2012 | 7:15 pm

State law criminalizes “gateway sexual activity.” It’s the gateway to hell and perdition, that’s what it is. It doesn’t necessarily lead to drugs but it will drag you in the direction of Ess Eee Exx. And while sex is probably not addictive in the traditional sense, it is always and inevitably very bad when unaccompanied by marriage and the procreative urge. Like anthropology’s search for the “missing link,” or the physicist’s search for a “unified field theory,” psychologists and social workers have spent decades hunting for the mythical gateway drug. This is the drug…
Review: Memoirs of an Addicted Brain

Dirk Hanson

4 May 2012 | 3:04 pm

“I’m a drug addict turned neuroscientist.” What’s it like to swallow 400 milligrams of dextromethorphan hydrobromide, better known as Romilar cough syrup? “Flashes of perception go by like clumps of scenery on either side, while you float along with the slow, irresistible momentum of a dream.” Marc Lewis, a former addict, now a practicing neuroscientist, further muses: “But what was Romilar? It sounded like an ancient kingdom. Would this dark elixir take me to some faraway place? Would it take me into another land? Would it be hard to come back?” In Memoirs of an Addicted…
What's in That X Pill, Ravers?

Dirk Hanson

2 May 2012 | 4:07 pm

Ecstasy comes loaded with other drugs. I'm not a huge fan of infographics, mostly because they tend to overpromise and are often marred by factual errors. But this one sticks to basics, and reminds kids that pure MDMA is not the play here. Familiar with dibenzylpiperazine? How about 5-MEO-DIPT? Good old methamphetamine you know—but do you want your Ecstasy, itself an amphetamine spinoff, springloaded with an extra dose of it? Scroll down for pictures of "dirty rolls." Via Recovery Connection View More Addiction Related Infographics

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Addicted at Birth

Admin

16 May 2012 | 9:17 am

Pregnant women addicted to drugs harm their unborn babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics released a new report about the guidelines of neonatal withdrawal due to the enormous increase of both illicit and prescription drug abuse by pregnant women. Dr. Mark Hudak, professor of pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida states, “There has been a 25% increase in the neonatal intensive care unit for babies being treated for withdrawal symptoms.” Alcohol and drug consumption is dangerous and can be extremely damaging to an unborn baby. Once born,…
Forgive Them Even If They Are Not Sorry

Rachel

14 May 2012 | 12:42 pm

Forgiveness can help you with recovery. One of the hardest things to do is forgive. It is extremely difficult for someone to forgive if they have never been taught how to. The inability to forgive will breed bitterness, resentment and hate. These are qualities that are not compatible with your recovery program and could lead to a relapse. It is still possible to forgive even without the other person acknowledging their part. If you really think about it, it is the lack of respect, love, or feeling unaccepted that are the sources of our anger. So many people believe forgiveness means…
Genetics Can Lead to Cocaine Addiction

Admin

11 May 2012 | 8:41 am

Kids of crack addicts likely to develop drug addiction. A recent study, Abnormal Brain Structure Implicated in Stimulant Drug Addiction, documented that the presence of abnormalities in the brain related to cocaine addiction is found in the brain during childhood. Brain scan images of siblings were captured where one developed addiction and another did not. It is 8 times more likely for those children of addicts to develop an addiction. Family history including an addicted parent was also an indicator for this study. Findings suggested that although there are the same brain abnormalities in…
News Anchor is a Closet Alcoholic

Rachel

9 May 2012 | 9:38 am

Mark Suppelsa announces he struggles with alcohol addiction. Mark Suppelsa, WGN Channel 9’s evening news anchor, is going to an alcohol addiction treatment program for his alcohol abuse. Suppelsa reports that he has been using alcohol in the evening after his wife and kids went to bed. He has been able to manage as a functioning alcoholic thus far and now has decided that it is time for him to get treatment. It is unknown what may have led to this decision, however it is courageous of him to announce that he struggles with alcohol and will be going for addiction treatment. Like many…
The New Generation of Drug Dealers: The Elderly

Admin

7 May 2012 | 9:10 am

Would you ever suspect the elderly dealing drugs? ABC news published a report about an elderly woman who was arrested for being the operator of a mass drug ring. She was dealing marijuana and was busted with $276,000 in cash and 4 pounds of marijuana in her home. CBS reports another elderly woman who was arrested for drug dealing her pain pills. The officer in this story reports that the elderly get $10 per pill which helps supplement low income social security. Overseas, in South Africa, a 90 year old woman was arrested after police raided her home and found 80 kilos of cannabis. The police…

The Last Chance Texaco
Sharps

Chris

19 Apr 2012 | 11:53 pm

At one point in treatment my counselor had me walk around with a syringe in my pocket. I carried it around for 5 days. I wasn’t really much of an IV drug user, not that I wouldn’t have become one. I tried it a couple of times. It was great, but it was kind of [...]
5 Years Sober

Chris

15 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pm

I’ve been sober five years today and I’ve been writing and erasing this post for 2 hours now. I can’t seem to be able to communicate this without sounding pathetic, so maybe I should just say it in the most concise way possible. Recovery has made nearly everything in my life better, except for one [...]
How getting a pacemaker is like getting sober.

Chris

31 Dec 2011 | 11:22 am

I got a pacemaker a couple of days ago. All those tests revealed a 2nd degree type 2 heart block so in to the hospital I went a couple of days later and now my heart beats every time instead of every other or every third time. I can’t believe how much better I feel. [...]
One beat at a time

Chris

25 Dec 2011 | 11:38 am

My decision to go back to school was influenced partly by the fact that my cardiologist wanted to do a cardiac catheterization and angiography, a procedure I wouldn’t have been able to afford to do with my old health insurance with its $450/month price tag and its $5000 deductible. Student health offered by my school [...]
That Was Then; The difference recovery makes

Chris

21 Dec 2011 | 11:56 am

My grades are in. I’ve made it through my first semester of school. Actually I’ve finished up my Freshman year finally. So here are my grades. Here are my current grades and my grades from the spring before I got sober. I feel like I should have a disclaimer on my recovery. “Results are not [...]

A Song Not Scored For Breathing
That Guy?

29 Apr 2012 | 12:41 am

Just moments before he had been running a little car up and down the pew when he'd noticed the Stations of the Cross on the wall. He whispered to his mom and gestured towards them. She leaned down and whispered in his ear and he turned towards the crucifix, with his tiny pointer finger raised and said, "That guy?"Now, his little hands gripped the ciborium and his eyes focus on his destination as he made his way towards the priest. The priest who has explained to us that the procession of gifts is about our journey towards Christ.As his two little hands reached out to meet the…
Scared

22 Apr 2012 | 12:41 pm

Yesterday as I drove to my home group meeting I prayed to be able to share with honesty and humility. Sometimes I care too much what others think. Sometimes I get so self absorbed that I forgot that it's not all about me. I had to think about this video and know it to be true. When someone looks like the poster child in AA I don't trust them. It doesn't stop me from wanting to be one. I know - so full of ego. And fear. And pride. There is someone in one of my meetings who comes across as a poster child. I don't trust them. Occasionally the person shares from the gut. Those times I think to…
Quiet Bits of Simplicity

14 Apr 2012 | 8:51 am

It's snowing to beat the band out there as I type. I'm disappointed to miss my home group meeting this morning because of the resulting wretched roads. The change in plans most likely means a quiet day with bits of housecleaning and cooking and the simple things that fill me with the most contentment. I am pretty grateful these days for those things. People keep telling me that getting older is the pits and I keep replying that getting older is a gift, a privilege that not everyone gets to experience.
The Rules Don't Apply

30 Mar 2012 | 7:55 pm

This morning as I'm on my way to see Fr. Charlie - going to confession about having a bad attitude amidst other things - I start belly aching to myself about the decreased speed limit ahead. Last summer there was road construction along this stretch of highway and the construction pretty much, but not quite, came to a stand still when winter arrived. For a little quarter mile stretch of construction they kept 15 miles of highway traffic slowed right down. Ridiculous, I tell, you, utterly ridiculous.I tell myself that I'm going to ignore the posted speed limit. Screw the law. I'm not slowing…
Thankful Thursday

29 Mar 2012 | 10:41 pm

I'm grateful to be done work for the week. This week has been a journey of accepting what is in front of me instead of railing against what isn't. The more I do it, the easier it gets or the sooner I recognize it's the only solution if I want inner peace.

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Webinar Today – Women and Porn Addiction: A Christian Response

Luke Gilkerson

16 May 2012 | 6:00 am

Join us today at 2 p.m. (EST). Register now for this webinar. Space is limited.Pornography is not just a male sin. More and more women today are also being drawn into cyber-lust.34% of today’s young adult women saw porn before the age of 13.31% of young women today say they use pornography.18% of young women say they spend some time online every week for sexual purposes.Join us to to hear the stories of Christian women who have dealt with this in their own lives. Join us as we hear from biblical counselors, exploring what the Scriptures have to say to women who are sexually broken.
How to Speak to Your Kids About Pornography

Luke Gilkerson

15 May 2012 | 8:55 am

A critical question for parents living in the digital age is this: How do I prepare my sexually curious child/teen to live in a world with easy access to pornography?Notice the assumptions behind this question:Your child will most likely see pornography. There are some kids who escape their teenage years unscathed, but not many. According to the most recent Youth Internet Safety Survey, despite advances in technology, unwanted exposures to pornography still happen today (15% of 10-12-year-olds, 23% of 13-15-year-olds, and 28% of 16-17-year-olds). And when kids enter the teen years the…
My Husband Watches Porn: Am I Not Enough for Him?

Luke Gilkerson

14 May 2012 | 9:13 am

On February 19, 2002, Cindy Beall received the shock of her life when her husband Chris came home and confessed to committing adultery. She already knew Chris struggled with pornography, but she had no idea how out-of-control his addiction had become. He told her that his addiction had moved from pornography to meeting people online and had led to an affair. Moreover, the woman with whom he had an affair was now pregnant.Three years ago I had the privilege of interviewing Chris and Cindy. During the interview she talks about a struggle she had knowing Chris’ pornography addiction.Am I…
Dealing with Porn in a Marriage: Darren and April’s Story (Part 2 of 3)

Luke Gilkerson

11 May 2012 | 8:39 am

Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 127Today we are playing part 2 of our interview with Darren and April Mabrey. Four years into their marriage, April found pornography on Darren’s computer. At the time Darren was attending seminary in training to be a minister. The cycle of sin and discovery continued for many years until one day April left and filed for divorce.Today Darren and April share the story of how they eventually came back together. Darren shares how the gospel of Christ powerfully changed his outlook on life and how he learned it wasn’t just a message that saved him…
Women and Porn Addiction: A Christian Response (Free Webinar)

Luke Gilkerson

8 May 2012 | 12:49 pm

Next Wednesday, May 16, at 2 p.m. (EST), we are hosting a free webinar addressing the subject of women who are addicted to pornography.Pornography is not just a male sin. More and more women today are also being drawn into cyber-lust.34% of today’s young adult women saw porn before the age of 13.31% of young women today say they use pornography.18% of young women say they spend some time online every week for sexual purposes.Join us to to hear the stories of Christian women who have dealt with this in their own lives. Join us as we hear from biblical counselors, exploring what the…

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When Members Of The Military Are Addicted To Drugs, Alcohol

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4 May 2012 | 8:12 am

Substance abuse is a concern for all branches of the military. Although drug and alcohol addiction affect people in many different careers, when a service person is dealing with addiction, it can be a very special case. Drugs and alcohol addiction can be especially troublesome for military personnel: Soldiers and other military personnel who are [...]Challenges Addiction Treatment
Help For Painkiller Addiction

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30 Apr 2012 | 10:44 pm

Although no one starts taking prescription painkiller medication in order to get addicted, it can happen if there are several pre-existing risk factors in a person’s life. If you or someone you love is struggling with painkiller addiction, there is hope. How Does Painkiller Addiction Start? Painkiller addiction can sneak up on a patient without [...]Challenges Addiction Treatment
What’s Included On A List of Hallucinogens

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30 Apr 2012 | 10:43 pm

Hallucinogens come from natural sources or are made synthetically. Although they come from different sources, they produce the same types of results – distorted perception, loss of social inhibitions and emotional changes. Hallucinogens are synthetic or natural substances that disrupt the communication between the brain and central nervous system in order to distort a person’s [...]Challenges Addiction Treatment
Addicted To Hydrocodone (Vicodin)

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26 Apr 2012 | 8:03 pm

If you or someone you love is dealing with hydrocodone (Vicodin) addiction, it’s important to know that there is help out there. With care, support and the right resources, Vicodin abuse can be a thing of the past. More commonly known by its generic name, Vicodin, hydrocodone is a substance that is not difficult to [...]Challenges Addiction Treatment
Three Types of Drug Addict Rehab

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26 Apr 2012 | 7:59 pm

Drug addict rehab can give someone you love a new lease on life. No matter how much they’ve been through in the past, a visit to a qualified rehab facility can help them overcome the physical, psychological and mental hold that drugs have had over them. If you’re seeking help for a friend or family [...]Challenges Addiction Treatment

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When Mother's Day Hurts

13 May 2012 | 5:15 am

Last year, I wrote about coping with an unhappy mother's day when your relationship with your mother is less than perfect. A comment from a reader yesterday reminded me that it is not only the children of abusive mothers who find this annual celebration painful, but also those mothers whose children have turned away from them. ...Read Full Post
DSM-V Re-Opened For Feedback

6 May 2012 | 7:43 pm

The controversial fifth edition of the gold-standard medical textbook used for the diagnosis of mental conditions, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-V, has been re-opened for feedback from the public until June 15th, 2012. ...Read Full Post
Drug Czar Confuses Hemp with Marijuana

29 Apr 2012 | 7:16 pm

A recent blog in the Huffington Post claimed that US Drug Czar, Gil Kerlikowske, confused the hemp plant with the marijuana plant in a bizarre defense of the move to disallow US farmers from producing industrial hemp. ...Read Full Post
Mad Men on Acid

23 Apr 2012 | 9:02 pm

Last night's episode of Mad Men showed a group of middle aged executives dropping acid together. This bizarre muddle of clichés and myths about LSD bore little resemblance to the psychedelic experience as reported by those who have taken it. ...Read Full Post
Is 4/20 Really Supporting Marijuana Legalization?

21 Apr 2012 | 9:41 am

Image © John Moore / Getty Images Yesterday, cities all over North America engaged in public demonstrations of marijuana smoking, perportedly to protest the illegal status of marijuana, and to support the legalization of marijuana. But is 4/20 really achieving its stated aims? ...Read Full Post

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The Secret Underlying Narconon’s Drug Rehabilitation Program, You are Capable, Always Were.

Brad Z Melnychuk

25 Apr 2012 | 9:58 pm

The human mind has huge capabilities; above what is commonly imagined. A great many people have always known this to be true. And the Narconon staff know this too. It is because of this basic truth that you can overcome alcohol cravings, crack addiction, cocaine need, benzos, heroin use, oxycontin dependance, crystal meth and life’s [...]
Rambling Thoughts on What I do!

Dianne Gariepy

16 Apr 2012 | 12:28 pm

One of the wonderful things about my work, writing blogs and articles for Narconon is feeling fulfilled by what I do. I was never involved in the drug industry at any time of my life, so I don’t really know what it is like to be an addict. Unless of course you are looking at [...]
History of Opium part two 1800 – 1900

Dianne Gariepy

15 Apr 2012 | 9:39 pm

I covered the earlier years of opium history on an earlier blog. I found it really interesting to research and write about. I always thought that the opium problems were introduced by the Chinese. I was very mistaken. Lets explore some more of the history of Opium. If you will remember Queen Elizabeth the first [...]
THE HISTORY OF OPIUM PART ONE

Dianne Gariepy

14 Apr 2012 | 8:43 pm

Opiates form such a large amount of our addictive drugs. I thought I would do an article on the history of opium. It has a very long history; in fact back to the stone age. In this article I will cover only up to the 1800s. Watch for part two of this history in later [...]
Narconon’s Sauna and Niacin Detoxification Program Reduces Drug Cravings

Brad Z Melnychuk

14 Apr 2012 | 5:22 pm

Narconon addiction treatment centers world-wide have accumulated hundreds of successes from detoxifying the body of drugs and toxins using the evidence based New Life Detoxification Program. Professional studies documented evidence of the removal from the body of stored cocaine, amphetamine, benzodiazepine (benzos), heroin and other foreign particles and poisons; which in turn markedly reduce drug [...]

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SADD Florida Teens “Share a Dose of Reality” at the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit

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15 May 2012 | 1:20 pm

By Julissa Pardomo, Destiny Ramos, and Naya Zapata, SADD Florida SADD Florida advisor Sherry Viersen (far left) and teen ambassadors Naya Zapata, Destiny Ramos, and Julissa Pardomo are joined by U.S. Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A. (center). Did you know that of the top 22 substances teens abused across the country in 2011, 8 were prescription drugs often found in the family medicine cabinet? “Abuse” of prescription drugs includes taking them without a prescription, even if you’re taking them for medical reasons. It can also mean sharing your prescription drugs with…
Today Is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

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9 May 2012 | 10:58 am

Today, communities and organizations across the country will help people understand how important it is to take care of children’s mental health. This year’s focus is on helping children recover from traumatic experiences. Learn more about the observance and the effects of trauma on the brain by reading our previous post, Mental Health and Young People. Attend an Awareness Day Event More than 1,000 communities in the United States are celebrating National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day by hosting interactive events for children and adults. Here is just a sampling of the…
Why Does Peer Pressure Influence Teens To Try Drugs?

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8 May 2012 | 2:09 pm

During NIDA’s most recent Drug Facts Chat Day,“Kid” from Totino-Grace High School in Minnesota, asked: “Why is peer pressure such a huge factor in teens’ temptations [to experiment with] drugs and alcohol?” Risk Versus Reward New research shows that, when making a decision, teens think about both the risks and rewards of their actions and behaviors—but, unlike adults, teens are more likely to ignore the risk in favor of the reward. In a NIDA-funded study, teens driving with their friends in the car were more likely to take risks—like speeding through yellow lights—if they…
Prescription Opioid Abuse Can Lead to Heroin Abuse

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3 May 2012 | 1:36 pm

You may have heard marijuana referred to as a “gateway drug,” meaning that it can open doors to other kinds of drug abuse. But did you know that prescription painkillers can be gateway drugs to heroin? Some studies show that people who are addicted to heroin often started out abusing prescription painkillers (opioids), like OxyContin or Vicodin. Not everyone who abuses a prescription opioid will move on to heroin—but why take the risk? It might begin innocently enough—you think that taking a family member’s prescription painkiller is safer than abusing an illicit drug like Ecstasy,…
Meet Molly: The Truth About Ecstasy

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1 May 2012 | 1:54 pm

Recently, Madonna created some buzz when she mentioned “Molly” at Miami’s Ultra Music Festival. Madonna shouted to the audience, “How many people in the crowd have seen Molly?” Madonna was talking about the song “Have You Seen Molly?” by Cedric Gervais. However, “Molly” is also a nickname for MDMA, or Ecstasy. Many news outlets reported that the legendary pop singer was talking about drugs, not the song. Madonna responded by saying, “I don’t support drug use and I never have.” All About Molly We were happy to hear that Madonna doesn’t encourage her fans to use…

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Does the Military test for Spice?

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30 Apr 2012 | 12:27 pm

The Military is taking a serious approach to Spice or synthetic cannaboid use in 2012. The Pentagon recently released figures to the Associated Press that showed in 2011, 497 airmen were punished for spice use, 700 Marines and sailors were investigated for spice use and 119 soldiers received medical treatment after smoking it. The Air Force led the way with the first announcement of confirmed spice testing. Following is a summary and links to each military branch and their stance on Spice testing. The Air Force first announced in February, 2012 that they will begin testing for Spice, AF…
Most Small Businesses don’t drug test

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8 Mar 2012 | 1:01 pm

Running a business is difficult, whether your business is large or small. Having trustworthy and drug free employees should not be a worry for business owners, but unfortunately this is not the case. Most large companies have a drug test policy with 80% of Fortune 500 companies drug testing their employees. This fact can deter drug users from applying with those companies. The alternative to applying to big companies for fear of drug testing, is applying to small businesses. Everyone knows that smaller companies are not as likely to drug test as larger companies are, so it usually is the…
Abundant Supply of Painkillers

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20 Dec 2011 | 8:38 am

According to the Center for Disease and Control, enough prescription painkillers were prescribed in 2010 to medicate every American adult around-the-clock for a month. While prescription painkillers were initially formulated to help people cope with pain—in today’s day and age, more and more people are using them to get high. Considering that the quantity of prescription painkillers sold to pharmacies, hospitals, and doctor’s offices was four times larger in 2010 than in 1999, it’s no surprise that more and more prescription painkiller overdoses are occurring. Looking at it from a…
Beyond the Red Ribbon

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2 Dec 2011 | 11:07 am

There actually was a time where AIDS did not exist. I vaguely remember when it seemed to just freakishly appear out of nowhere. Back in the 80’s as a young child, I recall hearing about the first cases of this horrible disease that no one knew about or understood and was taking so many lives. Anyone that was diagnosed basically received their death sentence, period, end of story. The disease affected people of every race, creed, color, sexual orientation and financial status. It was, and still is, a global pandemic tormenting all types of people all over the world. So much has been done…
Prescriptions Kill More than Pain

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28 Nov 2011 | 12:45 pm

A new form of drug abuse is on the rise. And it isn’t the kind that takes place in dark allies, or street corners, late at night. This new form of drug abuse is prescription painkiller drug abuse and it includes painkillers commonly known as opioids or narcotic pain relievers such as Vicodin (hydrocodone), OxyContin (oxycodone), Opana (oxymorphone) and methadone. “Overdoses involving prescription painkillers are at epidemic levels and now kill more Americans than heroin and cocaine combined.” CDC Director Thomas Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. To gain a better understanding of how this type…

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12-Step Programs: Working Toward Freedom from Addiction

Tom Catton

2 May 2012 | 1:29 pm

Our libraries and book stores are filled with books on addiction and treatment centers have materialized in cities across the globe; addiction has touched the lives of most people. Therapists’ phones are ringing off the hook because addiction is causing incredible pain in many families across the nation. Books, treatment centers and doctors all have a role to play in the process of recovery. The disheartening truth is that all the education in the world will not eliminate the obsession of the user. Self knowledge alone will not keep us clean nor will it help the family member to find…
Addiction as a Gift: Our Call to a Deep Spiritual Practice

Tom Catton

26 Mar 2012 | 2:25 pm

“I’m Tom, a grateful recovering addict.” I have identified myself in this way in meetings and conventions for over 40 years. My intention is to put a new interpretation on the insidious disease of addiction. We all know the nightmares that accompany addiction. I invite you to move beyond the traditional ways addiction is looked upon, revealing the seemingly hopeless disease of addiction as an enlightening dilemma. I hope to introduce you to the revolutionary belief that for some individuals a life fraught with sickening addiction can quite possibly become a misunderstood gift and a…
The Mindful Addict: Tom Catton’s Spiritual Road to Long-Term Drug Recovery

Tom Catton

9 Mar 2012 | 2:58 pm

The Partnership is excited to introduce our new blogger, Tom Catton. Tom has been in long-term recovery since October 20, 1971 is the author of The Mindful Addict: A Memoir of the Awakening of a Spirit, which highlights Tom’s relationship with meditation in combating his addictions. Tom is on the advisory board at the Buddhist Recovery Network and is trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. The following excerpt from my book “The Mindful Addict” gives a hint of the adventures that occurred during forty years of placing recovery above all else and learning to follow my heart…
Negotiating Recovery

Ron Grover

22 Nov 2011 | 11:21 am

We’ve all done it. Seldom, if ever does it work. We make deals; we are willing to sell our soul, our dignity and our future to an addict in an effort to stop the madness. My efforts to negotiate recovery involved buying things, providing gifts, paying for medical treatment, rehab and rents. All this effort is a fruitless attempt to bargain away the addiction from my son. This all happens while we enable our addicts and deny the reality. Then we begin to get smarter about enabling and stop wasting our treasures. But all that does is lead us to a new phase of negotiating. We begin…
Part II: An Overview of Relapse

Michael Pantalon, PhD

17 Nov 2011 | 8:39 am

This is a guest blog post by Michael V. Pantalon, PhD, Yale Psychologist, Addiction & Motivation Expert, Speaker, Coach and author of INSTANT INFLUENCE: How to Get Anyone to Do Anything—Fast! (Little, Brown & Co., May, 2011). Many people who enter into recovery (i.e., abstinence from their drug of abuse/dependence & engaged in treatment) will relapse at one point or another. Though this seems like bad news, the flip side is that relapse can be a manageable part of recovery - some have even said that it has helped them solidify what they need to do in order for it to never…

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Her Strange Addiction: Eating Dirt

Fionna Agomuoh

16 May 2012 | 1:20 pm

A My Strange Addiction star tells of how producers played her habit for the cameras—and the toll it's taken on her health.
Third Pot DUI Bill Fails in Colorado

Bryan Le

16 May 2012 | 12:11 pm

Lawmakers stay deadlocked over standards for convicting marijuana DUIs, leaving cops to make the calls.
Alcohol Spray Soon to Hit the Market

Chrisanne Grise

16 May 2012 | 11:30 am

"Wahh" is meant to be sprayed on food, rather than directly into the mouth...
Tyson: "My Mother Fed Me Liquor and Drugs"

Bryan Le

16 May 2012 | 10:31 am

The former heavyweight champ shares his theories about the roots of his bad behavior.
Morning Roundup: May 16, 2012

Bryan Le

16 May 2012 | 4:00 am

DSM's new addiction definitions draw opposition, Lance Armstrong's sick of doping allegations, and a drunk woman breaks into a house to breastfeed a stranger's baby.

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Posarc reviews a favorite book: “Getting Off- Pornography and the End of Masculinity” by Dr.Robert Jensen

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7 May 2012 | 6:15 pm

Getting Off: Pornography and the End of Masculinity By Robert Jensen, Ph.D. Note: parts of this review are graphic and may trigger PoSAs (Partners of Sex Addicts) Undoubtedly, Getting Offis the best single volume written about the entire topic of pornography. Porn is rightly portrayed as an extension and tool of the prevailing patriarchy; its hidden purpose, its use; its vile creation and its effects upon the porn user and those around him. Jensen pulls no punches in telling the whole story of the porn industry and its marketing aims. Note: This reviewer makes a Jungian delineation between…
Boycott Groupon!

PoSARC - Partners of Sex Addicts Resource Center

23 Apr 2012 | 9:23 pm

Groupon Promotes Sex Tourism and the Normalization of Porn PornHarms.com has an initiative to boycott Groupon and we at PoSARC fully support that effort. If you have never been a clicktivist, this might be a good place to begin. Clicktivism is signing an online petition to register your position. And it is effective. We at PoSARC are asking you to both sign this petition and boycott Groupon until they change their existing policies. You may already enjoy saving money using Groupon. Who doesn’t like to save money? Who doesn’t like to use coupons? However, Groupon is currently offering sex…
PoSARC Presents…

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17 Apr 2012 | 7:47 am

We were invited, and now you’re invited by Porn Harms, the nation’s largest anti-pornography resource. Lili and Terre will be presenting about Posarc and the many ways a partner’s use of porn harms us. You’ll have a chance to ask us your pressing questions and chat with other participants. We’re going to share our deeply personal experiences and process. If porn has invaded your relationship or you would like more information, please join us on Tuesday, April 17th, 3:00 EDT for a live event via Facebook (you can view anonymously without logging in but you must…
The Big Benefits to Porn Users Who Gave it Up

PoSARC - Partners of Sex Addicts Resource Center

5 Apr 2012 | 8:36 pm

The Big Benefits to Porn Users Who Gave it Up Results from Informal Groups Tell the (Inspiring) Truth by Lili Bee 4-6-12 I have been in ongoing talks with two friends, both medical doctors, both of whom have been adversely affected by pornography. One doctor is a recovering porn addict, the other is the spouse of an addict. We talk, these two doctors and I, about the effects of porn use, and especially the current medical procedures for treating patients presenting with the effects of porn usage. Patients coming to see doctors with porn-associated symptoms aren’t being given information…
How Porn Hurts Us: Introducing Nine Deuce

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31 Mar 2012 | 10:33 am

How Porn Hurts Us by Lili Bee Have you ever struggled to convey how deeply porn use disturbs you without tripping over your words? Without stammering? What about when the points you want to make about it reflect very strong beliefs you hold, but the person you’re conversing with not only doesn’t agree, but they don’t even seem to care? Anticipating just such trouble ahead, have you ever rehearsed your points beforehand so you can confront someone later, only to have your anger get the better of you and instead your husband (or partner) dismisses your concerns? This was my…

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Smoking: A Gateway For Substance Abuse Among Pregnant Women

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11 May 2012 | 6:00 am

Exposing a fetus to substances such as drugs or alcohol can result in birth defects, early delivery, developmental delays, miscarriage, and even death. Sadly, the unborn child may have to suffer lifelong consequences as a result of poor choices on the part of the mother. Experts estimate that as many as four percent of American women use illegal drugs, including meth and cocaine while pregnant. It can be difficult enough to admit one has a problem with substance abuse, let alone substance abuse while pregnant. Many women will deny using while pregnant even if they actually do. Therefore, it…
Treating Newborns For Drug Withdrawal

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10 May 2012 | 6:00 am

The neonatal unit at the neighborhood hospital faces daily challenging situations, but one of those challenges, though entirely avoidable, is actually occurring more frequently. That challenge is how best to treat an infant for drug withdrawal because he/she was exposed to drugs while in utero. In some areas of the country one fourth of the babies in the neonatal unit are experiencing withdrawal symptoms. The problem has escalated along with drug addiction in the adult population, meaning more and more babies are born having been exposed to prescription drugs, hard drugs and marijuana. The…
Oregon Ducks Work to Address Possible Illegal Substance Abuse Problems With Student Athletes

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9 May 2012 | 6:00 am

Rob Mullens, Oregon Ducks current Athletic Director says the team is actively looking into possible drug use allegations with their student athletes. Mullens recently issued a response to a story in a recent issue of ESPN Magazine that talked about teammates and marijuana smoking. The report estimated that between 40 and 60 percent of all student athletes who are football players use marijuana. The story was based on 19 interviews with former or current Oregon officials and players, according to USA Today. State law in Oregon prevents the ability to randomly drug test people but the school…
U.S. Teens Are Most at Risk

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8 May 2012 | 6:00 am

U.S. teens are leading the pack compared to other countries, but these statistics are not something to be proud of. An online report says that American teens are more likely to binge drink, experiment with drugs and die a violent death compared to other Western countries. According to the report, teens in the United States are four times more likely to be killed by violence than the next country in the survey which was Israel. In the category of U.S. males aged 15 to 19, 17 boys per every 100,000 are killed every year in this country. Four boys per 100,000 were killed in Israel and…
Book Review: Breaking the Cycle: Free Yourself from Sex Addiction, Porn Obsession, and Shame by George N. Collins

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7 May 2012 | 6:00 am

In Breaking the Cycle, sex addiction treatment specialist George N. Collins presents a no-nonsense guide to starting and staying on the road to recovery from sexual and/or porn addiction. The book is written primarily for heterosexual men, but the description of sexual addiction and the path to recovery Collins describes are equally applicable to gay men and all women. Collins is himself a recovered sex and porn addict. The author’s somewhat unique position as both a recovered sex addict and a sex addiction treatment counselor allows him to understand and present complicated material in a…

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Typical (Non-) Addict Thinking That Makes Me Sick

Tom

20 Apr 2012 | 10:13 pm

Spending time every day working in the community with people who are living with opiate addiction, I see a lot and hear a lot. I can’t count how many times I’ve heard everyone from probation officers to drug treatment providers to doctors refer to “typical addicts” and so-called “typical addict thinking.” Talk like that reveals to me that the speaker has succumbed to the pervasive stereotyping and stigmatization of people with addiction in our culture. It’s typical non-addict thinking. And it makes me sick. The problem is, the dominant cultural…
“MAT Works Great For Me”

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20 Mar 2012 | 9:36 pm

“Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Works Great For Me” proclaims a U.S. government poster educating the public about treatment for opiate dependence using medications like Suboxone, Vivitrol and methadone. The poster is published and distributed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration of the U.S. government (SAMHSA). The poster shows a diversity of smiling faces, and reads… MAT can and does: Restore MY Dreams and Ability to Achieve Them Improve MY Health Increase MY Opportunities for Success Strengthen MY Future Enhance MY Relationships With Family,…
Vivitrol: Could An Injection Before Release Prevent Prisoners From Returning?

Tom

27 Feb 2012 | 8:08 pm

Getting out of prison is both a relief and a challenge for most people. The adjustment isn’t always easy, especially for people who are addicted. It’s a high-risk time for relapse and fatal drug overdose. And a high-risk time for relapse to criminal behavior and re-incarceration. Researchers are injecting inmates who were addicted to heroin or prescription pain killers before incarceration with the medication Vivitrol one week prior to release, and again monthly for six months. The goal is to prevent relapse, overdose, crime and re-incarceration. Vivitrol is an…
Methadone and Suboxone Best Treatment Options for Pregnant Women

Tom

7 Feb 2012 | 7:23 pm

Pregnant women who are addicted to heroin or prescription pain relievers should be treated with either methadone or buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex). This according to new guidelines recently published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. I wasn’t surprised by the new guidelines, because similar recommendations have already been made by the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization, among others. And it is well known that detoxification from opiates during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of fetal harm and may result in loss of the pregnancy.
Recovery Essay Contest Winners Talk About Methadone, Naltrexone and Suboxone

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24 Jan 2012 | 6:39 pm

Essay contest winners described their addiction recovery in their own words, and explained how medications like methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone and Probuphine) and naltrexone (Vivitrol) helped them get sober. Over 125 people from the US and the UK entered the essay contest. The winners are: First Prize: Darlene DeMore of (Pennsylvania, USA) Darlene wrote about her methadone treatment and 14 years of recovery. When I became pregnant, I was terrified that I would not be able to take care of my child. MAT allowed me to become well, function normally and raise a beautiful daughter.

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What If Hydrocodone Rehab Isn’t for Me?

wizard

13 May 2012 | 12:00 am

If you are addicted to hydrocodone and are considering treatment, you are probably well aware of the damage this addiction is doing to your life. You are probably also aware of the difficulty and danger involved in trying to quit this highly addictive drug on your own. Despite this awareness, you may have reservations about entering treatment. Anxiety about entering rehab is very common, since, for most people, rehab will be a new experience that involves venturing into the unknown. However, once you enter treatment you will find that your fears were, if not completely unfounded, at least…
How to Further Your Recovery from Hydrocodone

wizard

9 May 2012 | 12:00 am

After you complete a drug rehab program, achieve hydrocodone addiction recovery, and return home, you may feel listless. You may not know how to spend the time and money you once used for drug abuse. You may wonder how you are going to further your hydrocodone recovery after rehab, in your old environment, especially if you are feeling overwhelmed by or unaccustomed to life without substance abuse. These are normal problems and you can overcome them. What Happens When I Finish Hydrocodone Rehabilitation? After rehab, it is important to continue utilizing a strong support system. You can stay…
My Hydrocodone Addiction Only Affects Me, Not Anyone Else

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5 May 2012 | 12:00 am

Hydrocodone is rarely prescribed in its pure form. It is typically formulated with another ingredient such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen or antihistamine and is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain or to suppress serious coughs. Hydrocodone is highly addictive, and addiction impacts users and those around them. Noticing the Effects of Hydrocodone Addiction A person can see the impact that hydrocodone addiction has on their friends and family, but it is difficult for an addict to divert his or her attention from seeking, acquiring and using drugs. Denial and reflection are tools…
How to Ease Hydrocodone Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms

wizard

1 May 2012 | 12:00 am

Hydrocodone is primarily used for mild to moderate pain control. Hydrocodone is similar in effect to oxycodone, but it is slightly different chemically. Hydrocodone misuse or abuse is dangerous to any individual, and the drug is used by all demographics. Hydrocodone Withdrawal Symptoms If someone who regularly uses hydrocodone stops using, he or she will experience non-lethal withdrawal symptoms within a few hours. Withdrawal symptoms are not universal, as drugs have different effects on different individuals. The degree of addiction and how much and how often hydrocodone is used affects the…
What If I Hate Being Sober after Hydrocodone Rehab?

wizard

27 Apr 2012 | 12:00 am

Hydrocodone addiction can affect your perception of what life was like before you were addicted, and this can leave you feeling tentative and afraid of life after rehab. Everyone is afraid of the unknown, but life after hydrocodone rehab is a much more positive life than life controlled by addiction. What you experienced during your addiction is nothing like the joy you will feel when you are sober. What Happens after Hydrocodone Rehabilitation? After hydrocodone rehab you will probably feel nervous about what lies ahead, but after a few weeks you will see that getting clean is the best thing…

Valium Addiction Help
What Made My Loved One a Valium Addict?

wizard

14 May 2012 | 1:00 am

Valium is a prescription medication that treats anxiety. Its sedative properties make it ideal for treating muscle spasms, seizures and even alcohol withdrawal symptoms. However, its potency and effect on the brain makes it potentially addictive. Physical Valium Addiction The human brain communicates by using chemical messages between synapses. When large or regular quantities of foreign chemicals enter the body – such as those from Valium – the brain adapts. The amounts of dopamine increase, which gives users that euphoric, pain-free feeling associated with abusing drugs. However,…
How Misconceptions about Valium Users Are Harmful

wizard

10 May 2012 | 1:00 am

Valium is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety, seizures, muscle spasms and panic attacks. It can also be used to treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Valium is classified as a benzodiazepine, as it is a drug that depresses the central nervous system. Valium is one of the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepines, and misuse or long-term use can lead to addiction. Valium is both physically and psychologically addictive which makes Valium addiction difficult to overcome. However with proper medical care and treatment Valium users can break their addiction and can live up to their full…
How Common Is Valium Addiction?

wizard

6 May 2012 | 1:00 am

Many people become addicted to Valium accidentally, and therefore feel very alone. If you accidentally became addicted to Valium, it may be due to tolerance, in which your body becomes used to a certain amount of Valium and stops responding. This can make you think that you should just take more Valium to recreate the desired effects, but this may make you feel like you’re at fault and terribly alone in your problem. You Are Not Alone in Your Valium Addiction Addiction is actually a relatively common problem. Even though you may be hiding your addiction from your family and friends and…
Benefits of Starting Valium Recovery with Rehab

wizard

2 May 2012 | 1:00 am

Valium addiction is a serious health condition. Like other serious conditions, professional help is generally needed to overcome the challenges and initiate recovery. People sometimes believe they can overcome addiction on their own or with minimal assistance, but this is very difficult to do. There are many benefits of beginning the Valium addiction recovery process by attending rehab. Reasons to Pursue Valium Addiction Treatment The benefits of beginning the recovery process with rehab include the following: Valium detox is dangerous and should be completed under medical supervision. Valium…
What If Valium Rehab Isn’t For Me?

wizard

28 Apr 2012 | 1:00 am

It is difficult to begin thinking about entering Valium rehab for the first time. It is easy to talk yourself into fear of rehab or doubt if you are even meant to go to Valium rehab at all. However there is no question that if you are addicted to Valium, you need to go to Valium rehab to get the professional help that you need to get your life back. What If I Lose My Friends Because of Valium Rehabilitation? When individuals make the decision to end their Valium addiction and start their life sober, they may fear losing all of their friends. Your real friends love you and want what is best…

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What If Heroin Rehab Isn’t for Me?

wizard

15 May 2012 | 12:00 am

Many people are skeptical about a rehab program’s ability to put an end to their heroin addiction. Heroin is a powerful drug and an addiction can be hard to break, but understanding the rehab process can help put an addict’s fears at ease. What Does Heroin Detoxification Involve? Heroin rehab will begin with a physical detox process. Detox removes the drug and its toxins from the patient. Detox may be accompanied by withdrawal symptoms such as the following: Depression Anxiety Nausea Insomnia Aches and pains Fever Detox should only be performed under the supervision of a medical…
Is Occasional Heroin Use Okay?

wizard

11 May 2012 | 12:00 am

Heroin is a natural opiate derived from the opium poppy. It is a powerful central nervous system (CNS) depressant which is why it is effective in easing physical and emotional pain. Some people may think that using heroin occasionally is okay, as long as they don’t make a habit of it. Heroin is extremely addictive both physically and psychologically, and addiction occurs whether you intend to become addicted or not. Occasional or even one time use of heroin can result in serious negative consequences to your health and possibly even death. Effects of Heroin Use on Physical Health Heroin…
How Common Is Heroin Addiction?

wizard

7 May 2012 | 12:00 am

Heroin is a semi-synthetic analgesic drug derived from the opium poppy. Natural and synthetic opiates simulate the effects of chemicals that occur naturally in the brain but are more potent than what the body can produce on its own. Heroin is a stronger form of opium than morphine and is considered to be one of the most addictive illegal substances available. Anyone Who Abuses Heroin Can Become Addicted Stereotypes of heroin addiction have appeared widely in movies and pop culture. These characterizations can make heroin addicts less likely to seek treatment because they do not want to be…
Benefits of Starting Heroin Recovery with Rehab

wizard

3 May 2012 | 12:00 am

To understand the importance of getting quality treatment for heroin addiction, you must be aware of the immense power that the addiction holds over its user. With repeated use a person can develop a tolerance for the drug. This means more heroin will be required to achieve the same effects that were once the result of less. Larger doses cause dependency which is characterized by overpowering physical and psychological cravings. A person becomes obsessed with feeding these cravings and soon enough a full-blown addiction has evolved. Without the drug, users may experience varying physical and…
How to Ease Heroin Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms

wizard

29 Apr 2012 | 12:00 am

The dangers of drug abuse and addiction are many. Many people think of overdose as the main danger of drug abuse, and overdose is a definite risk but one danger that is often overlooked is that of withdrawal. Withdrawal is the term for the body’s negative reaction to being deprived of a drug or substance that it has become addicted to. The symptoms of withdrawal can be severe, especially if an individual quits using a drug abruptly. For that reason, detox and facing the withdrawal symptoms on your own are extremely dangerous. Additionally, it is a plan that is unlikely to succeed. Addiction…

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Is Marijuana Addictive?

T4A Admin

15 May 2012 | 6:53 pm

True or false: weed is not addictive. Among addicts and the general population, there is a widely accepted myth that marijuana cannot be addictive and even that it is not a “real drug.” Just because marijuana addiction rarely directly causes deaths, it does not mean that it is not a drug or non-addictive. Dr. Lynn O’Connor, a specialist in addiction, recently wrote “Marijuana Addiction Today,” an article published on Psychology Today’s website. She describes marijuana addiction as “subtle, deceptive and often hidden, even to the user,…
PRAYER, MEDITATION, THE BODY, AND THE BRAIN

T4A Admin

15 May 2012 | 6:29 pm

It has long been known that daily prayer and meditation come with short-term physiological benefits, but only recently have scientists begun to understand the long-term benefits of connecting more deeply with oneself or a higher power. Increasingly, researchers have been looking into the possibility that ritual prayer and meditation can extend life spans, increase happiness and productivity, and even affect those being prayed for. Polls have indicated that 9 in 10 Americans pray at least once a day, and 83% believe in the existence of a God who answers prayers. Prayer and…
THE ANGUISH OF DETOX

T4A Admin

15 May 2012 | 4:26 pm

Drug use always seems harmless until the physical symptoms of addiction begin to take hold. That is how my abuse of opiates went at least. When someone would tell me that I needed to slow down or take a break, I would just say “I am not addicted, I have no withdrawals! Everything is fine”. That could not have been farther from the truth. Even before the cold sweats, the insomnia, the severe joint pain, I was already rooted in drug addiction. When the physical withdrawals finally kicked in, I did not care in the slightest. All that did was give me an excuse to continue to get loaded.
Where does my cocaine come from?

T4A Admin

15 May 2012 | 2:06 pm

On Sunday, May 13, 2012, 49 decapitated and further mutilated bodies were dumped along the highway near Monterrey, Mexico. The bodies also lacked hands and feet, and were primarily male. Above where the bodies, well torsos, laid in blood, there is a white arch welcoming people to the town of Cadereyta Jimenez (next to Monterrey). Over the white arch, “100% Zeta” was spray painted (The Assosciated Press, 2012). The Zetas are a violent Mexican gang known for drug-related violence. Officials think this graffiti symbolically denotes ownership of the murders. Mexican Special…
Using Dreams: At First Afraid and Now a Blessing

T4A Admin

14 May 2012 | 7:27 pm

The word “dream” defined in the Medical Dictionary, American Heritage is “a series of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations occurring involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep.” The key word in this definition is involuntary and when we sleep we can’t control what we dream about. Dreaming is scary and discomforting for those individuals new to recovery, like I was, because occasionally they were filled with the thoughts or even the action of using, but as time goes on, these dreams can be thought as positive and now today, for me, a blessing. When I first…

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Dealing With A Percocet Addiction

Sara P. Collins

14 May 2012 | 2:57 pm

To understand Percocet addiction you first have to understand what Percocet is. It is a standard opioid pain killer that is administered to relieve mild and relentlessly acute pain. When it is used outside of its intended use then it can result in a very adverse effect which can be costly to treat. The symptoms this causes can vary from person to person and is mainly dependent on the person’s level of tolerance. If this is a prescribed drug for your use then you need to make sure that you understand the instructions so you don’t fall into the trap of becoming addicted. Percocet is another…
Drug Rehab Treatment Facilities in Boston MA

Sara P. Collins

27 Apr 2012 | 12:22 pm

If you or someone you care about needs help then find a rehab facility that is right for you. You can always find out information online and start on the road to recovery today. If you are looking for a drug rehab, Boston has 23 in the city alone. We are going to talk about just two of the drug rehab Boston facilities. The first drug rehab Boston facility we’ll look at is Boston A.S.A.P (Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs). It is an outpatient alcoholism and drug treatment clinic that is licensed by the state of Massachusetts. They provide driver alcohol education which is a program that…
Understanding eating disorder rehab centers

Sara P. Collins

15 Apr 2012 | 11:10 pm

Eating disorders can include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and a variety of other types of eating disorders. When it comes to finding an eating disorder rehab center there are many factors that one must take into consideration. Generally speaking an eating disorder is defined as one who has abnormal eating habits. These abnormal eating habits may involve either having an insufficient intake of food or can involve having an excessive amount of food intake. These eating habits will be detrimental to both the individual’s physical and emotional health. While the true causes of eating…
Drug Rehab in Indianapolis Indiana – Inpatient and Outpatient Facilities

Sara P. Collins

15 Apr 2012 | 9:32 am

Looking for help but you just do not know where to go? If you are in the Indianapolis area here are just a few rehab facilities that can help you change your life and become the person that you deserve to be. If you are looking for a drug rehab, Indianapolis has 31 in the city alone. We are going to talk about just two of the drug rehab Indianapolis facilities. The first drug rehab Indianapolis facility is Families First. They believe that a strong family is the foundation of a healthy and productive society. They have several programs that help the family like individual and family…
Celebrity Drug Addictions and Recoveries Infographic

Sara P. Collins

12 Apr 2012 | 3:16 pm

This is an excellent infographic that we wanted to share with you, courtesy of ClarityWay.com. As they say on their website, “In recent years, Celebrity Addictions have quickly gained the attention of the public, and the media has taken full advantage of this new niche, as they look to exploit and dramatize the situations surrounding some of Hollywood’s most popular celebrities. Fortunately for them, these celebrities can find safety and support in some stellar rehab facilities, but not without a cost. Here’s a look at those celebrities, the form their vices take on, the price they…

Xanax Addiction Help | Resources and Helpline for Xanax abuse
What Makes Xanax So Addictive?

wizard

15 May 2012 | 12:00 am

Xanax is a benzodiazepine drug that acts as a depressant on the central nervous system. One reason the drug is highly addictive is because of its short half life. Xanax is metabolized much quicker than other drugs, and its effects are felt much sooner. It is this short half life that causes people to crave more of the drug just hours after consumption. The Effects of Xanax Use As Xanax enters the body, it acts directly on chemical and nerve receptors in the brain. The drug interacts with the neurotransmitter GABA and produces feelings of relaxation, calm and euphoria for the user. Taking…
Is Occasional Xanax Use Okay?

wizard

11 May 2012 | 12:00 am

Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam, a benzodiazepine. These drugs are used as painkillers or to treat panic attacks or anxiety. Xanax is a psychoactive drug, which means it works by altering the brain’s perception and has a calming effect. This can often be abused for the pleasant euphoric effect it causes. Due to the fast onset of the effects, it can cause changes in the brain quickly when abused or taken for more than a few days. Can Xanax Addiction Develop after One Use? Even when taken as prescribed, Xanax is only advised to be taken for a few weeks at once. A person taking Xanax…
How Common Is Xanax Addiction?

wizard

7 May 2012 | 12:00 am

Xanax can be used to effectively treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks, but it also contributes to the growing prescription drug abuse and addiction problem. How Does Xanax Addiction Happen? Xanax is a benzodiazepine. It helps calm a person by changing their brain chemistry. For people with chemical imbalances this correction can provide real relief. However both recreational and prescription users can become dependent on the drug. They will experience a wide range of physical withdrawal symptoms if and when they try to quit, and these symptoms may including the following: Nausea and…
Benefits of Starting Xanax Recovery with Rehabilitation

wizard

3 May 2012 | 12:00 am

Xanax is a prescription pill used to treat anxiety disorders, panic attacks and moderate to severe stress. Once a user develops an addiction to Xanax, however, he may believe that he will not be able to contain his anxiety or panic attacks without continuing to abuse the drug. Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms Attempting to detox from a Xanax addiction without medical supervision can be dangerous. During withdrawal an addict may experience any or all of the following symptoms: Insomnia Tremors Convulsion Nausea Vomiting Hallucination Adding any of these symptoms to the addict’s original state of…
What If I Hate Being Sober after Xanax Rehab?

wizard

29 Apr 2012 | 12:00 am

Xanax is a prescription drug used to treat the following: Panic disorders Panic attacks Depression Premenstrual syndrome Agoraphobia Anxiety disorders It is a benzodiazepine drug and is addictive. Misuse or abuse of the drug greatly increased the addiction potential. Xanax Addiction Rehabilitation If you have become addicted to Xanax, the first step in recovery is to remove the toxins of the drug from your body through detox. In a quality rehab facility this detox is medically supervised and closely monitored to ensure that you are safe and as comfortable as possible during this process.

Prescription Drug Abuse Help | Treatment & Recovery Information
Will a Job in the Medical Field Impact My Prescription Drug Problem?

wizard

9 May 2012 | 1:00 am

If you have a problem with prescription drug abuse, a job in the medical field may have a negative impact on your addiction or your recovery. If you are currently addicted to a prescription drug, increased access and proximity to prescription drugs could very well encourage addictive behavior such as stealing drugs or falsifying prescriptions either of which could land you in serious legal trouble. If you are in recovery from prescription drug addiction, this same access and proximity could trigger relapse. If you are a prescription drug abuser but are not yet addicted, access and proximity…
What if I Don’t Want to Stop Using Prescription Drugs?

wizard

5 May 2012 | 1:00 am

It can be laborious to quit using prescription drugs. However, using prescription drugs long term can lead to numerous problems and disastrous consequences, and it may even cost you your life. Although it will be challenging, quitting can greatly improve your health, spare you from untold difficulties and may even save your life. Reasons People Continue to Use Prescription Drugs The most commonly abused prescription drugs include opioids such as Lortab or Percocet and benzodiazepines such as Ativan or Xanax, and these drugs produce a strong physical dependence that makes quitting extremely…
The Dangers of Getting Prescription Drugs from a Dealer

wizard

1 May 2012 | 1:00 am

Getting prescription drugs from a street dealer may seem like an easy, affordable option to continue your drug abuse but it can be even more dangerous than abusing prescription drugs obtained from your doctor. One of the dangers associated with buying drugs from a dealer is that the buyers cannot know exactly what they are putting into their bodies, since the drugs may not be authentic. Buying prescription drugs illegally can lead to unexpected health problems and may make recovery more complicated and difficult. How Getting Drugs from a Dealer Can Be Dangerous Buying prescription drugs from…
Malingering to Continue Prescription Drug Use

wizard

27 Apr 2012 | 1:00 am

Malingering is a medical term that refers to fabricating or exaggerating the symptoms of mental or physical disorders with the motive of gaining secondary benefits. These benefits may include extending prescription drug use past the point of need. What Are the Perceived Benefits of Malingering? When people malinger, they do so for one of the following reasons: To get financial compensation To avoid school, work or military service To obtain drugs or extend the use of prescribed medications To get a lighter criminal sentences To attract attention or sympathy Notice that the underlying…
Legal Consequences of Prescription Drug Abuse

wizard

23 Apr 2012 | 1:00 am

Some people abuse prescription drugs because it seems safe and easy. Prescription drugs are easy to obtain as you can get them from your own doctor and pharmacist. Even though you don’t have to go to an illegitimate source to buy prescription drugs for abuse, that doesn’t that you can abuse them inconsequentially. Abusing prescription drugs may seem simple and easy, but it is illegal and dangerous. Abusing prescription drugs carries as many risks as does abusing other drugs. Legal Consequences of Driving Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs Even though prescription drugs are legal…

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5 Things You Need To Know About Prescription Drug Use And Addiction

NP

16 May 2012 | 9:27 am

Prescription drug addiction is reversible in most cases. Prescription drug abuse chemically alters your brain. Prescription drugs are replacing marijuana as the primary gateway drug. Treatment of addiction to prescription pills doesn’t need to be voluntary. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again. Drug addiction overwhelms most aspects of your life and affects your very existence. Yet with a proper multi-faceted treatment program you can eliminate the addiction. But don’t mistake the elimination of the addiction with the elimination of the addictive…
New York Makes Synthetic Marijuana Illegal

NP

15 May 2012 | 3:06 pm

K2. K3. Spice. Blaze. Kryptonite. Incense. Synthetic marijuana. Potpourri. Wild Greens. Head Trip. Zombie Matter. Purple Haze. Orange Krunck. “A rose by any other name…” These are street names for “synthetic marijuana,” a “blend” of herbs that, when combined and smoked, mimics THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. Unlike marijuana, the packages, often sold in gas stations and convenience stores, are marked “not for human consumption.” Unlike marijuana, the side effects include panic attacks, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations, and vomiting.
Painkillers Alter How Addicts Relate to Themselves, Others

NP

14 May 2012 | 1:48 pm

Painkillers are safe when taken as directed. That’s what we’ve been told. And the FDA approved them, so they must be safe. Right? But what happens when everything fails and the pills become an addiction? When we ingest a mind-altering substance, we don’t limit its effects to our intentions. The alteration reaches further into our body than we think, and while “killing” pain in one place, it’s killing the ability to feel pain in other areas, or heightening the pleasures we experience. As a result, addicts respond to pain and pleasure in ways that are…
Growth In Addiction Extends To Lancaster, Ohio

NP

11 May 2012 | 1:17 pm

Addiction is a big city thing. Addiction only happens in families where parents don’t care or aren’t around. Addiction only happens to those who want to waste their lives. Many people believe these statements to be true, but the real truth is, they’re not. We know that it isn’t about the level of care or love from a parent that keeps a child from using or not using drugs. We know kids with tremendous potential and promise become addicts. And we know that drugs aren’t limited to the “big, bad city.” Take a look at Lancaster, Ohio. Located just 35 miles…
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11 May 2012 | 9:26 am

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