People say smoking marijuana is no big deal. That it should be legalized. And maybe they are right. But before we go out and start planting pot seeds in the garden this spring it might not be a bad idea to consider a few things. For one thing, using marijuana can lead to becoming very dependent on it. For another, it is a proven fact that marijuana use can lead to using other drugs, like heroin, meth or cocaine. From my point of view, I think the countries position on marijuana needs to be revamped. It is very antiquated and out of date. Moving carefully and cautiously into a new era of liberalized marijuana laws would be a god idea. Marijuana rehab
Marijuana Addiction is Much More Than it Appears
December 23rd, 2009Alcohol Detox Requires Medical Attention
December 20th, 2009For some people stopping drinking is not a big deal. However, NO ONE who has been drinking alcohol on a regular basis, should EVER just up and quit, without being under the direct care of a trained medical professional. The reason is it could kill them. That’s right, if the person has a severe reaction to the withdrawing of alcohol from their body, they go into a kind of “shock” reaction known as the “D.T’s” ( delirium tremens). Once that happens, and it does happen, the chances the person will die is 33%. So, don’t take any chances, find the right alcohol detox and rehab program, and do it safely.
Dual Diagnosis Rehab Is A Must For Most
November 17th, 2009In case your not sure what dual diagnosis means, join the club. Most people have never heard of dual diagnosis, let alone know its meaning. You might guess it means when a person have 2 or more diagnosis, and that is correct. Specifically, it refers to someone who suffers from both alcohol or substance abuse and some kind of psychiatric problem too. The majority of people who abuse drugs and or alcohol are doing so to self medicate and self soothe a mental disorder. It is also known as a co-occurring condition. When someone reaches the point where they need to go to rehab, it better be a dual diagnosis rehab, and they most certainly need to have other issues correctly diagnosed and treated. Otherwise, the person will have not resolved the underlying cause and will almost certainly be back using again.
Non 12 Step Programs Are the Way of the Future
November 5th, 2009Non 12 step rehab treatment centers are way ahead of the curve. The vast majority of alcohol drug rehabs make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous the primary focus of their programs. In today’s crazy world, people in rehab need much more than getting taken to lots of AA meetings and talking about the 12 steps. Research now indicates unless an addict or alcoholic gets cognitive behavioral therapy and proper diagnosis of any and all co-occurring disorders, they are at very high risk of relapse.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment is the Key to Recovery
November 3rd, 2009Dual Diagnosis, also referred to as co-occurring disorder, is when a person has both a substance abuse problem and a psychiatric issue. Unless the psychiatric issue is properly addressed, there is a very good chance the person will not be able to sustain long term abstinence and recovery. The vast majority of alcoholics and drug addicts are using these chemicals to self medicate and self soothe their psychiatric problems. Dual diagnosis treatment centers are designed specifically to treat not only the substance abuse, but also the underlying cause of much of the drug and or alcohol use, and thereby resolving the primary cause.
Crack and Cocaine Use is Such a Waste
October 5th, 2009There was an old joke that went, using cocaine is life’s way of telling you you have too much money. The truth is many of the thousands of cocaine users are far from rich. Most people abusing cocaine, crack cocaine are poor addicts. Cocaine addiction impacts all income levels. Cocaine users are in it for the thrill. Cocaine makes the user feel great for about 15 to 20 minutes. Then they either have to use some more, or come crashing back to reality. Too bad so many of us are bored with life to the point they feel they need to use a drug like cocaine to feel good for about 10 minutes. Top cocaine drug rehab
Rehab is The Lesser of Two Evils
September 28th, 2009No one in their right mind goes to rehab unless they are in some form of pain, suffering or legal trouble. Drug alcohol rehab programs can be seen as some sort of punishment or it can be viewed as a place to start a brand new way of life. By the time someone needs to go to a 30 day rehab treatment center, they have suffered some heavy loses of some form or another. So, at that point it is either rehab or more pain and ultimately death, jail or the loony bin. Compared to the alternatives, all of a sudden, rehab doesn’t look too bad.
Non 12 Step Rehab Programs Fill an Important Need
September 23rd, 2009Very few people would argue the 12 steps work. However, like anything else, it does not work for everyone. For some addicts and alcoholics have tried the 12 steps one or more times, unsuccessfully. Others simply refuse to conform to the idea of admitting powerless and incorporating God into their recovery. For these people, non 12 step programs offer a viable alternative. Non 12 step treatment centers and aftercare groups, such as SMART recovery, fill a very important need for people who want another way to stay clean and sober.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse is a Family Problem
September 22nd, 2009We are not talking about the genetic aspect of alcoholism or drug addiction. Alcohol and drug abuse is a family problem because and addict or alcoholic has a deep and profound effect on every member of their family. All families has a unique dynamic, based on the individual characteristics of each member. when one member is an active alcoholic or drug addict the whole structural balance is upset. The health and continuity is under pressure. Some of the family members do not want to confront the problem for fear of the consequences. Others are angered by the injustice of it all. The only way to put the family back in balance is to get the person to agree to get help.
Addicted or Not Addicted
September 21st, 2009At what point does someone cross the line between casual, recreational drug use and being addicted? The answer isn’t as difficult to determine as some people might think. Addiction is generally defined by the obsession for the particular drug of choice. What that means is if someone can take the drug or leave it alone, chances are you are not addicted to it. If a person can go for long periods of time, let’s say months rather than weeks, and not think or crave using it, you are probably not addicted. Addiction is a form of domination and priority. When using any drug becomes a priority and it predominates and permeates the core and fabric of the person’s activities, you have crossed the line and should seek help.