Drug addiction is a problem that can destroy or devastate the family and social lives of any person. This is something that needs to be cured and a person with an addiction should enter a drug and alcohol rehab center to eliminate this huge problem from their life. Most people find it difficult to locate these rehab centers mainly because there are very few of them. The main rehab centers are located in far-flung areas away from the cities so the patients can be easily treated and kept away … [Read more...] about What is the Difference between Government-funded and Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers?
Archives for January 2010
Drug Rehab Facilities Working through Different States
One of the last things that a person wants to find is that they have a loved one with an alcohol or drug addiction. Unfortunately at some point in this journey we call life, most of us will be affected by either drug or alcohol addiction at least once. It doesn’t necessarily mean that we will become addicts (although the only people exempt from these problems are the ones who don’t indulge in the first place), but it could mean that someone we love is affected. As you know, alcoholism and drug … [Read more...] about Drug Rehab Facilities Working through Different States
Heroin & Prostitution
In 2008, I was arrested for prostitution. At the police station was a scared young girl sitting beside me, I guessed that she had just been arrested for the first time because her eyes were filled with tears. Looking at her reminded me of when I was arrested for the first time; it was Christmas Eve and I wasn’t even 21 years old at that point and I had been caught shoplifting. Basically, I was from a poor family and my mom and dad had been killed in an accident. When I was in the tank, I met a … [Read more...] about Heroin & Prostitution
The Last Words of a Dying Woman
In her hospital bed she narrated the painful story . . . then she died. But the story was a lesson to many. For the wise learn from other people’s mistakes and not from their own mistakes. This is the painful story of Cate... It all started when I was in high school. Exams were hard; we even called them ICU (Intensive cramming unit). A friend told me of how Marijuana would calm my mind and that I could read day and night. I tried for the first time and it worked pretty well. The next time I … [Read more...] about The Last Words of a Dying Woman
What to do if you have a Heroin Addict in your Home
Heroin is a very powerful and dangerous drug. It can lead to problems and a journey unlike any your family has ever experienced. If there is a heroin addict in your home, you need to take action now. With heroin, there is no such thing as an occasional hit to get by, although that is exactly the excuse the addict will use. * What do you do when you find out your child or mate or other beloved family member or friend is a heroin addict and is in your home? Here are several suggestions, all of … [Read more...] about What to do if you have a Heroin Addict in your Home
Types of Drug Addiction Tests
Drug Addiction is a dangerous stage at which, it’s very difficult for an addict to come out of these drugs. It leads to many serious problems not only for the addicts, but also their family members. The sooner it is diagnosed, better are the chances to get rid off this problem. Nowadays there are various drug addiction tests available, making it convenient for anyone to easily find out whether they are suffering from drug addiction. * Basically, there are five kinds of drug addiction tests that … [Read more...] about Types of Drug Addiction Tests
The Effects of Using Crystal Meth
Crystal meth is gaining worldwide popularity as an addictive amphetamine. Many youngsters are falling prey to this drug that slowly poisons. This illegal drug is also known as methamphetamine and it is a member of the amphetamine medicine family. When the drug is in its crystalline form, it is known as crystal meth. This addictive drug is also available in a coarse powdered form. It is formulated with a highly combustible combination of chemicals, which may include household cleaning products. … [Read more...] about The Effects of Using Crystal Meth
What is the Subutex Detox?
There are certain substances like Methadone, that are used in the recovery treatments of drug addiction but they can give controversial results. Is good to know that this kind of treatment really helps! That means, over some period of time patients get addicted to those substances leaving the actual drugs to which they were addicted. However, not all such substances will give negative results. Treatments involving Subutox Detox is an example for that and in this article I will explain about such … [Read more...] about What is the Subutex Detox?
Dangers associated with Methadone Addiction
If you or one of your loved ones is using Methadone to get rid off the Heroin addiction then there are some important aspects you should know as there are chances that you might get addicted to this substance. Methadone is a prescribed medication which is an Opioid, generally used to treat the heroin and other dangerous illegal street drugs. Main intention of this medicine is to provide relief from severe pains and was initially manufactured and used by the German Pharmacies during the Second … [Read more...] about Dangers associated with Methadone Addiction
Opiate Addiction, What is It?
If you or one of your loved ones is an Opiate user then you must know that you could become addict towards this drug very easily. This article gives valuable information about the Opiate Addiction and the signs and dangers associated with this addiction. Opiate and other related Opioids are legally prescribed medicines by the general Physicians to those patients who suffer from severe pains. Though these narcotics are legal drugs, they are similar to the illegal street drugs because they have … [Read more...] about Opiate Addiction, What is It?
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Explained
Drug addiction is a state that occurs as a result of excessive and frequent usage of certain substances like alcohol or other illegal and medicated drugs. No one intends to become a drug or alcohol addict but several factors influence them to take such substances followed by the emotional feelings they get after taking them, making people use those drugs frequently and excessively. Those factors differ from individual to individual, but by identifying and taking the appropriate recovery … [Read more...] about Alcohol and Drug Addiction Explained
Residential Drug Rehab Programs
No rehab or treatment program is going to work unless the addict is willing and determined to change. If he enters to rehab thinking and (at some point) knowing that after the treatment he is going to drink or use drugs again, it is a waste of money and everyone's time. This is how drugs and alcohol rehabs work: Drugs and alcohol rehabs really work!! * Detoxification. Some rehab facilities have personal detoxification programs, but more centers require clients to complete Detox before entering … [Read more...] about Residential Drug Rehab Programs
Drug and Alcohol Rehab
A drug and alcohol rehab is an agency that provides treatment for a person with a chemical or drug dependency for a long period. Often, a person is unable to bring the dependency to an end through personal efforts. As a result the addict is taken to a Rehab. Drugs and alcohol will remain and are here to stay but the society should endeavor in putting to an end to the large number of people becoming victim of these deadly substances each day. The core purpose of rehabilitation is to enrich the … [Read more...] about Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Three Kinds of Detox Facilities
The Drug Detox Center helps the addicted person to come out of that habit. The first step involved in recovering an addicted person is Detox; it is a long term recovery program which might take some 6 to 14 days or even more depending upon the condition of the addict. The detox centers present inside the hospitals for inpatient treatment and even residential treatment centers are available. The detox centers mainly concentrate on 3 models for this recovery purpose. The 3 models used are … [Read more...] about Three Kinds of Detox Facilities
The Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
The short term effects on the brain are probably the most recognized. They include impaired walking, slurred speech, lowered inhibitions, delayed reactions and blurred vision. Many people, from those having their first drinks to those who drink regularly often experience those primary symptoms. After long term drinking, however, the effects get more damaging. Life threatening diseases can occur after subjecting the body to years of alcohol abuse. Warning signs that the body is beginning to … [Read more...] about The Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
Alcohol Turns A National Hope To A Corpse
For more than 18 years of his life Joel had worked hard both in his primary level education and in high school. Indeed, in January 2nd 2006 his name was in the local daily. It was all about “Joel tops once again”. It is usually unusual for someone to top national examination both in the primary level and secondary level. Joel had done it. His parents were overjoyed. They thought he would be a blessing. His three brothers had indeed disappointed the parents who were peasant farmers, by their … [Read more...] about Alcohol Turns A National Hope To A Corpse
Drug and Alcohol Intervention Process
Intervention is the process which helps those people who are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. For this intervention process, highly skilled counselors are used and it even can be done by the person itself. When you ask a drug addict the reason why he was addicted, he would blame others for his mistake. One should always remember that drug addicts are also humans and they should be given proper rights and privileges. For people who are addicted to drugs, the best way to control them is … [Read more...] about Drug and Alcohol Intervention Process