What you should know about cocaine and its side effects
- 6.22.2011
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Cocaine is one of the most popular drugs in the United States, and is also known as “coke,” “C,” “flake,” “blow,” “toot,” and “snow.” Cocaine is often referred to as “the caviar of street drugs” and is highly addictive.
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Detox 101
- 1.19.2011
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Some of the most common questions patients ask when seeking recovery from substance abuse are about the detox process: Will it be painful? How long will it last? Is there anything I can do to lessen its effects? While detox isn’t easy, many advances have been made in recent years that make detoxing more comfortable.
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Baby Steps vs. Cold Turkey
- 8.09.2010
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When it comes to conquering addiction, is it better to do baby steps or go cold turkey? These two methods of resolution are often considered a black-and-white distance away from each other, but in actuality both carry qualities of properly removing yourself from the addiction.
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Treating Prescription Drug Abuse
- 4.16.2010
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Illicit or prescribed drug abuse addiction is a brain disease, that like any other disease, can be treated effectively. Years of research has proven this. there is not one single treatment that is appropriate fro all individuals addicted to prescription medications. The type of drug used and the needs of the individual must be taken into account when deciding on a proper treatment. In order for a treatment o be successful, several components, including detoxification, counselling, and in some cases, pharmacological therapies all need to be incorporated. In order for a patient to make a successful recovery, multiple courses of treatments may need to be used.
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New Protein May Fight Cocaine Addiction
- 1.06.2010
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What are the Risk Factors for Addiction?
- 12.14.2009
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There are many risk factors to watch out for with alcoholism and drug addiction. Research has shown if someone in your family suffers from an addiction, you will be more likely to become an addict. The earlier a person starts using alcohol and drugs the more likely they will have a problem with addiction when they are older. The amount of drugs and alcohol your friends consume can be a strong influence on how much you consume. Many people use drugs and alcohol when they are overwhelmed and stressed out with life. People with depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder are more likely to use alcohol and drugs to self medicate. “Drugs that are smoked or injected into a vein are more likely to cause addiction because they produce a quick, powerful effect — they reach the brain sooner than drugs that are taken by mouth. This rapid "high" also fades faster, causing the person to need more and more of the substance to regain the pleasurable feeling.”
“People who have a parent or sibling with an addiction are two to four times more likely to become substance-dependent compared to somebody who does not have a relative with an addiction problem, says Marc Galanter, MD, director of the division of alcoholism and drug abuse at New York University Langone Medical Center and professor of psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine, both in New York City.”
Just because your parents have an addiction does not mean that you will have an addiction. Some people are more vulnerable to an addiction than others and the more risk factors that you have the more likely you will struggle with having an addiction too.
If addiction runs in your family, than the best thing to do is to avoid drugs and alcohol completely. Millions of people are addicted to drugs and alcohol. If you are worried that you may have a problem with alcohol and drugs, there are places to go for help. Contact us now. We specialize in treating people with addiction and we would love to help you.
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The Cause Behind Morphine Addiction
- 12.11.2009
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Scientists added morphine to a group of astrocytes, where the cells were grown under controlled conditions for several days. The study found the cells exposed to morphine increased nine proteins that have shown to play a strong role in supporting normal function of nerve cells.
After studying the function of the proteins in more detail they found a potential link of drug addiction. Do you have an addiction to morphine and need help to quit. Contact us now. You don’t have to do this alone. We are here to help you find a healthy, drug-free life.
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What Addiction Treatments are Available?
- 12.09.2009
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Addiction Treatment: The Greatest Motivator Is the Desire to Quit
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Addiction: Do I have a problem?
- 11.18.2009
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Have you ever tried something, want it all of the time, and can’t seem to quit? You might suffer from a serious addiction. What is an addiction anyway? “Addiction is a chronic, but treatable, brain disorder. People who are addicted cannot control their need for alcohol or other drugs, even in the face of negative health, social or legal consequences. This lack of control is the result of alcohol- or drug-induced changes in the brain. Those changes, in turn, cause behavior changes.” (HBO | Addiction)
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