addiction
The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Importance of Methadone Withdrawal
Methadone is one of the most widely used drugs for the treatment of heroin, morphine, and other forms of substance abuse. It has a very low success rate when used for treating addictions to alcohol or cocaine. But it is still a valuable drug addiction treatment. For many years, methadone was available in clinics and hospitals throughout the United States. Today, however, it is generally offered in government-run or charity programs.
By Reena Bevil5 years ago in Psyche
Is it safe to use Flexeril and Alcohol
Many doctors and people around the world are asking this question, "Is it safe to use Flexeril and alcohol? The truth of the matter is that there are many cases where people have both Flexeril and alcohol in their systems at once. This is not usually a sign of a drug addiction or problem. Some people may just be sensitive to the effects of alcohol.
By Janean Funaro5 years ago in Psyche
Meth And Mental Disorders
Drug abuse, or drug addiction is a mental disorder that causes changes in the brain chemistry of the addict. Drug abuse can result in chemical imbalances in the brain, including a reduction in Serotonin and Norepinephrine (2 brain chemicals related to mood and behavior). This condition can cause a variety of physical effects, including irritability, heart palpitations, hyperactivity, depression, anxiety, insomnia and weight gain. In more severe cases of Meth Overdose, the brain chemistry is so altered that patients can suffer from psychosis, as well as delusions and hallucinations. Meth, also known as meth, ice, speed, crank, ice, glass, heroin, and glass crack, is often used as a form of drug addiction or substance abuse because it is cheap, legal, and available in any area where street drugs are sold.
By Natali Yunker5 years ago in Psyche
How will I know if the Drug Detox is working
So, my friend, you want to know about how will I know if the drug detox is working? In fact, you have probably done a lot of drug addiction treatment before. For example, you may have been treated for a drug addiction as an addict and you may have continued with your addiction even after leaving the treatment facility. Or, you may have just begun your treatment and you are unsure of whether or not you can successfully detox from a drug. Either of these situations could mean that you have some trouble in your substance abuse treatment.
By Ruben Ramirez5 years ago in Psyche
How to Overcome your Addiction
The average human being takes between 21 to 66 days to establish a robust habit. Dr. Maxwell Maltz (plastic surgeon in the 1950s) noticed a pattern in his patients, after performing surgery like a nose job, it would typically take patients around 21 days to get used to the look of their new face.
By Julian Diep5 years ago in Psyche
Slaves No More, Free from Addiction
Slaves No More How To Be Free From Addiction By Jax Simpson Introduction I hope this book will help free you from any addiction you may have. I personally have quit smoking cold turkey, as well as stopping alcohol for over five years, until I could learn self control. It is my hope that you can use these tips and share this ebook with others so together we can overcome any problems we have so we can become better humans. We owe this to our families and friends, our neighbors and co workers. We only have one life to live, so why live your life a slave to whatever is holding you back.
By Luke Simpson 5 years ago in Psyche
Alcohol Addiction: Signs and Complications
Alcohol can impact an individual's life and may also deteriorate the overall quality of their life. Addiction to anything can be harmful, and so is alcohol addiction. This handy guide will help you understand what alcohol addiction is, common symptoms, and treatment options available for the condition.
By Addiction Treatment Group LLC5 years ago in Psyche
Cold Turkey
He cigaretted the space between his fuck-you-finger and the one he used to use to point at things he wanted. It was his last cigarette, the last cigarette, an American Spirit, their apparently ethical farming practices weren’t enough to save the bees it turns out. “Should I half it?” the complex question arises with enormous implications. “I could save the short for later when it gets really bad.” He takes a long full drag and watched the ember eat the paper and touch the eagle's wing. A big exhale adds grey smoke to the brown-black landscape. “I miss green.” Now the only greens are the useless bills that sometimes blow across the soil and can’t buy kale. Horrified he watches himself take another lusty drag off the ultimate stogie and the eagle turns to phoenix whose final form is ash. He tastes the cotton fiberglass filter and wretches at the golden band. Tossing the pretzel butt feels familiar, stomping the heat out of habit though nothing’s left to burn. “It's quittin’ time.”
By Sam Prickett5 years ago in Psyche
Purple Orchid
Walking into the empty room, I felt different. I pictured the tapestries on the walls and the cushions covering the floor. It was no bigger than a closet; in fact, that was the original intention. There was one small window. When I first saw it I thought it might be cause for depression, but as I got to know her, I realized it was her place of comfort, of safety. The door was never locked, I knew that I would always be welcome, even when she wasn’t there. Slowly, it became my place of safety as well.
By Anna Mirella5 years ago in Psyche
Escaping or Finding Freedom
Escaping or Finding Freedom? From the very first time, I fell in love with the euphoria of running away. That chains are off, feet are moving, heart is pounding breaking out into the cool night air was like a hit of some new drug. What’s not to love about that? The problem was, I was bringing just as much trouble with me than I was leaving behind. It took years for me to get tired enough to do something different.
By Nadine Buxton-Whatoname5 years ago in Psyche
Life’s Ups and Downs
I am 57 years old.I’ve done great things in my life. Then I’ve done the worst things. The great things are when Iwas a critical care nurse for a large hospital group.I truly loved my job;caring for the sickest people in the hospital.I’ve kept the sickest patients alive all night and I’ve helped the sickest die with dignity.I remember one lady in particular. Mrs May was 78 years old and in our critical care unit for three months. She was on a ventilator the entire stay. She was sedated and never conscious for her stay. Her husband came every day to sit at her bedside. I was there to care for him and his emotional needs just as much as I was there to care for her. I worked 12 hour nights at that time. My care for her was mostly comfort measures as aposed to heroic measures. She was a ‘no code’ or DNR- do not resuscitate. The things I did for her were to keep her comfortable and her husband comforted and informed on her status. I washed her hair and styled it like the pictures of her hanging on walls. I painted her nails a pretty pink as that was her favorite color. I spent the time with her family to know these details. These care measures didn’t improve her psychical condition but did help her husband feel she wasn’t suffering. Yes-I also maintained her airway,suctioned her lungs frequently,and assessed her condition continuously. I drew her blood and kept up with her medications. But the maintaining of her beauty and physical care was just as important. Some of the nurses felt Mrs.May shouldn’t have been left on life support for so long as she was dying. But I understood that her husband needed this time to love her and prepare to let her go. I wasn’t there the night she slipped away but her husband called me the next night that I was a work just to talk. He continued to call me every week or two just to talk about how he was managing without her. This went on for a few months then I never heard from him again. My job was finally done. I had done all I could and was satisfied with the results. Pink nail polish still makes me think fondly of Mr.and Mrs.May.
By Margaret pickens5 years ago in Psyche
