ABC News Primetime Family Secrets: Inside Addiction Celebrity Rehab: Season 2 Although there are literally thousands of drug rehab and alcoholism treatment programs throughout the United States, some rehab centers have an established reputation that is known throughout the addiction treatment community. Here we provide a list of some of the most highly regarded alcohol and drug treatment facilities in [...]
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Addiction to alcohol is more often than not the result of some significant underlying problems. Causes of alcohol addiction should not be confused with reasons for drinking. The later can be attributed to aspects of life that are perhaps considered somewhat superficial in nature. Reasons for drinking are likely to come and go. Causes of [...]
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Establishing a formal diagnosis for a cocaine addiction requires the use of diagnostic symptoms found in clinical psychiatric manuals. The newest proposed revisions will provide a tighter diagnosis for various substance use disorders and will be presented in the next one to two years. DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-Fifth Version) as it will be known, [...]
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The signs of Vicodin addiction are much like the signs of any opiate-based mood-altering chemical when use becomes abuse. Since Vidodin (Hydrochodone) is a prescriptions medication, there are sociological (real life events) that, when tracked by a caring individual, point to serious problem. These signs have to do with procuring the “medication” through manipulation of [...]
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According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism , an estimated 5.3 million women in the United States drink in a way that threatens their health, safety, and general well-being. A strong case can be made that heavy drinking is more risky for women than men.
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Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior. The following 13 foundational concepts are essential in understanding effective drug rehab treatment. No single treatment is appropriate for everyone. Treatment needs to be readily available. Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior. Effective treatment attends [...]
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It is probably fairly common knowledge that drug use/abuse has a negative impact on the human brain. Drug use kills off brain cells. There used to be a rather dramatic TV commercial that was used to drive home the point that substance abuse can have very damaging effects on the brain. The commercial, which [...]
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Deciding which drug rehab program to use out of the more than 10,000 in the United States can feel daunting to say the least. Frequently, family members are attempting to select an alcohol or drug rehab program for a loved one, increasing the responsibility but decreasing the level of knowledge about the situation. Each alcohol [...]
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According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism , an estimated 5.3 million women in the United States drink in a way that threatens their health, safety, and general well-being. A strong case can be made that heavy drinking is more risky for women than men.
Kaiser Permanente Hospital Chemical Dependency Recovery Program 17046 Marigold Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 (909) 427-5128 Primary Focus: Substance abuse treatment services Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment, Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services Type of Care: Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment Special Programs/Groups: Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men Forms of Payment Accepted: [...]
The Problem: It is no surprise that alcoholism in the workplace costs employers millions of dollars in lost revenue due to absenteeism, injury, low morale, and lowered productivity, just to name a few consequences. Businesses often have a set policy to follow to intervene on a chemically addicted worker. The policy includes determining whether [...]
ABC News Primetime Family Secrets: Inside Addiction Celebrity Rehab: Season 2 Although there are literally thousands of drug rehab and alcoholism treatment programs throughout the United States, some rehab centers have an established reputation that is known throughout the addiction treatment community. Here we provide a list of some of the most highly regarded alcohol and drug treatment facilities in [...]
According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse the following chart specifies the minimum and maximum detection time that the most common drugs stay in a person’s body. How Long Do Drugs Stay in a Person’s Body Substance Minimum Maximum Alcohol 24 hours Amphetamines (AMP) 2-7 hours 2-4 days Barbiturates (BAR) 4 to [...]
The goal of treatment for Vicodin addiction is to return the patient to productive functioning in the family, workplace, and community. Since every individual is unique in their biology, neurology and behavior, their addiction drug rehab treatment will need to fit them accordingly. However, the following components of an effective and comprehensive drug abuse [...]
Methamphetamine acts by increasing the release of dopamine in the brain, which leads to feelings of euphoria. However, this influx of pleasure is followed by a “crash” that often leads to increased use of the drug and eventually to difficulty feeling any pleasure at all, especially from natural rewards. Taking even small amounts of methamphetamine [...]
Description – Methamphetamine is a very addictive stimulant that is closely related to amphetamine. It is long lasting and toxic to dopamine nerve terminals in the central nervous system. It is a white, odorless, bitter-tasting powder taken orally or by snorting or injecting, or a rock “crystal” that is heated and smoked. Street Names – Speed, [...]
Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that includes the following four symptoms: Craving–A strong need, or urge, to drink. Loss of control–Not being able to stop drinking once drinking has begun. Physical dependence–Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety after stopping drinking. Tolerance–The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol [...]
Marijuana Addiction is a definite disorder as described in numerous medical journals as well as the DSM IV (diagnostic and statistical manual of the American Psychological Associations). The age of onset of the disorder can determine to some extent the symptoms observed in the individual suffering from a Cannabis (Marijuana) Use Disorder. Marijuana abuse can [...]
Description: Marijuana is the most commonly abused illicit drug in the United States. It is a dry, shredded green and brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves derived from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. The main active chemical in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol; THC for short. Street Names - Pot, ganga, weed, grass, 420 blunt, dope, ganja, [...]
Addiction to alcohol is more often than not the result of some significant underlying problems. Causes of alcohol addiction should not be confused with reasons for drinking. The later can be attributed to aspects of life that are perhaps considered somewhat superficial in nature. Reasons for drinking are likely to come and go. Causes of [...]
Establishing a formal diagnosis for a cocaine addiction requires the use of diagnostic symptoms found in clinical psychiatric manuals. The newest proposed revisions will provide a tighter diagnosis for various substance use disorders and will be presented in the next one to two years. DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-Fifth Version) as it will be known, [...]
Alcoholics Anonymous offered its first edition of The Big Book in the spring of 1939. According to the A.A. website, in the first 16 years of its history, some 300,000 copies of The Big Book had been published and put into circulation. The Big Book subsequently continued its widespread circulation when in 1955 the second [...]
Opiates - These drugs, which include both street drugs like heroin and prescription level pharmaceutical painkillers like morphine and codeine, act on the body’s central nervous system by stimulating the brain’s “reward center,” the part of the brain that controls pleasurable feelings. Opiates mimic the effects of healthy feel-good activities, resulting in positive sensations similar to having sex or [...]
Vicodin addiction (Hydrocodone) damages the closest of relationships, those between parents and children, wives and husbands, siblings, lovers etc. As the addiction progresses, it takes more and more of a toll on the friends and family members of the addict in the following ways: Addicts Forget scheduled dates and act flippantly when reminded Take/steal [...]
Brief Description – Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is an intoxicating ingredient found in beer, wine, and liquor. Alcohol is produced by the fermentation of yeast, sugars, and starches. It is a central nervous system depressant that is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine into the bloodstream. A standard drink equals 0.6 ounces [...]
The signs of Vicodin addiction are much like the signs of any opiate-based mood-altering chemical when use becomes abuse. Since Vidodin (Hydrochodone) is a prescriptions medication, there are sociological (real life events) that, when tracked by a caring individual, point to serious problem. These signs have to do with procuring the “medication” through manipulation of [...]
Brief Description – Vicodin is one of the prescription pain killers containing opiates also known as narcotic analgesics marketed under such names as Hydrocodone®, Lorcet®, Lortab®, or generically as Hydromet. Vicodin® or hydrocodone is an antitussive (cough suppressant) and analgesic agent for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. Studies indicate that Hydrocodone® is as effective, [...]
The concept of intervention in alcoholism or drug addiction is generally viewed with a mixture of emotions that ranging from feeling hopeful to disloyal or even protective. Visions are conjured up of a family or group confronting their loved one with their addictive behaviors in hopes of “breaking through the individual’s denial system.” Most family [...]