1Addiction treatments include the organization of treatment programs for patients, whether in hospitals or in outpatient clinics and advise them and help them to resist using drugs again and to overcome the addiction.
2treatment programs:
3Include courses that focus on the addict's access to supportive therapy and relapse prevention can be achieved in individual or group sessions or family.
4advice:
5Taking advice from a counselor myself individually or with family, or a psychiatrist helps to resist the temptation of drug addiction and the resumption of abuse. Behavior treatments can help to find ways to deal with cravings in drug use, and suggests strategies to avoid and prevent relapse, and to make suggestions on how to deal with relapse if it occurs. Advice also involves talking about work addict, and legal problems, and relationships with family and friends. Take advice with family members and help them to develop better communication skills with an addict until they are more supportive of him.
6Self-help groups:
7These groups exist for people addicted to drugs and their message is that addiction is a chronic disease and there is a risk of relapse, and supportive therapy, continuous and which includes therapy, counseling and self-help groups meetings necessary to prevent relapse again. Helps the physician to locate these groups.
8Treatment of withdrawal:
9Drug withdrawal symptoms vary depending on the type of drug used and include insomnia, vomiting, sweating, sleep problems, hallucinations, convulsions, pain in bones and muscles, high blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature, depression and attempted suicide.
10The objective of treatment withdrawal (detoxification) is to stop taking drugs quickly and safely, including:
11Gradually reduce the dose of drugs.
12Temporarily replaced by other materials have less severe side effects, such as methadone or buprenorphine.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Guide Tell if Your Neighbor Is on Drugs
1Reach out. Many people use drugs as a way to escape from pain. Habitual drug use can make a person feel isolated and empty. Sometimes, just knowing that someone else cares and is available is enough to get someone to open up about their drug use and ask for help.
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2If you don't feel comfortable reaching out and asking if someone has a problem, closely observe your neighbor's behavior. Common indicators of drug use include: people coming and going from your neighbor's house at all hours of the night, paranoid behavior such as constantly looking out the windows, or expressing an irrational fear that someone is "out to get them."
3Aside from overt changes in behavior, look for physical indicators of drug use as well. Bloodshot eyes and abnormal pupil size are common side effects of drug use. If the person is taking stimulants, the pupils will be dilated. Conversely, if opiates are being used, the pupils will be constricted. Injection scars, chronic runny nose, and excessive scratching are also physical characteristics to look for. In prolonged cases of drug use, rapid weight loss, and changes to skin color and complexion are additional warning signs to take note of.
4Look for sudden changes in personal appearance and attitude, such as poor hygiene, or an inability to maintain a conversation with your neighbor.
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2If you don't feel comfortable reaching out and asking if someone has a problem, closely observe your neighbor's behavior. Common indicators of drug use include: people coming and going from your neighbor's house at all hours of the night, paranoid behavior such as constantly looking out the windows, or expressing an irrational fear that someone is "out to get them."
3Aside from overt changes in behavior, look for physical indicators of drug use as well. Bloodshot eyes and abnormal pupil size are common side effects of drug use. If the person is taking stimulants, the pupils will be dilated. Conversely, if opiates are being used, the pupils will be constricted. Injection scars, chronic runny nose, and excessive scratching are also physical characteristics to look for. In prolonged cases of drug use, rapid weight loss, and changes to skin color and complexion are additional warning signs to take note of.
4Look for sudden changes in personal appearance and attitude, such as poor hygiene, or an inability to maintain a conversation with your neighbor.
Guide Stop a Spouse from Sneaking Drugs
1Determine what type of drug(s) they are sneaking. You can call you're spouse out on it, but the only way to do that is by finding out what kind of drug(s) they are sneaking. You can do this by spying on them, or if you see a prescription bottle, look at the label.
2If it is illegal, you need to confront them. Narcotics and other drugs may be classified as illegal in you're state/country. Narcotics are not illegal if they were prescribed, but many people can become addicted. If you figure out that the drug(s) you're spouse is sneaking is in fact illegal, you need to contact police. It may be hard because you love him/her, but once you know they are sneaking it, the crime is shared with you. The law labels you as an accessory to a crime if you know about it and don't report it.
3If it is not illegal, you still need to confront them. Drugs are drugs, whether they are against the law or not. They change people's lives, and they also ruin lives. You need to make you're spouse aware of you're feelings, and let them know that you do not like them sneaking around.
4If they refuse to stop, there are many measures you can take. You may either chose to legally separate, or you can try and place them in a psychiatric facility. Keep in mind that you are adults, and if you're spouse is not doing illegal drugs, you cannot make them go to treatment. If you chose to separate, remember that it isn't you're fault. You may have children, and no kid should be around that. It may be what is best for you.
2If it is illegal, you need to confront them. Narcotics and other drugs may be classified as illegal in you're state/country. Narcotics are not illegal if they were prescribed, but many people can become addicted. If you figure out that the drug(s) you're spouse is sneaking is in fact illegal, you need to contact police. It may be hard because you love him/her, but once you know they are sneaking it, the crime is shared with you. The law labels you as an accessory to a crime if you know about it and don't report it.
3If it is not illegal, you still need to confront them. Drugs are drugs, whether they are against the law or not. They change people's lives, and they also ruin lives. You need to make you're spouse aware of you're feelings, and let them know that you do not like them sneaking around.
4If they refuse to stop, there are many measures you can take. You may either chose to legally separate, or you can try and place them in a psychiatric facility. Keep in mind that you are adults, and if you're spouse is not doing illegal drugs, you cannot make them go to treatment. If you chose to separate, remember that it isn't you're fault. You may have children, and no kid should be around that. It may be what is best for you.
Guide Help Your Husband Stop Smoking Drugs
1Realize that people aren't going to change just because you want them too. People who use drugs feel they need to as they are stuck in a loop where all concerns revolve around them and giving up drugs will leave a huge hole in that person's life.
2Seek to understand drugs from a user's point of view. It depends what drugs he is smoking; cannabis might not be as damaging as cocaine but it matters how the drugs cause your husband to behave with the rest of you, regardless of the potency, harmfulness health-wise, or other reasons.
3Seek professional help to overcome addiction or drug habits. Medical help might include getting an alternative substance on subscription. Then seek mental health advice, and see a therapist.
4Find alternative distractions. You need to find other things to focus your energy on and get enjoyment out of.
5Try persuading or convincing your husband to go to a rehabilitation center. Grab some family members and friends to hold an intervention for him. Hopefully it can penetrate enough in his mind to get him to seek help.
2Seek to understand drugs from a user's point of view. It depends what drugs he is smoking; cannabis might not be as damaging as cocaine but it matters how the drugs cause your husband to behave with the rest of you, regardless of the potency, harmfulness health-wise, or other reasons.
3Seek professional help to overcome addiction or drug habits. Medical help might include getting an alternative substance on subscription. Then seek mental health advice, and see a therapist.
4Find alternative distractions. You need to find other things to focus your energy on and get enjoyment out of.
5Try persuading or convincing your husband to go to a rehabilitation center. Grab some family members and friends to hold an intervention for him. Hopefully it can penetrate enough in his mind to get him to seek help.
Guide Live with a Drug Addict
1Stop being so forgiving when they say "I'll get better" or "I'm going to stop." Forgiving them and giving them another chance only hurts yourself.
2Secure any valuables they could get their hands on to pawn. When in need of a fix, they tend to act rash and do anything. If the valuables are big like a TV, make sure you are awake when they are to watch them.
3Help them to sleep frequently. They can't do any damage if they are sleeping. You could give them sleepy tea or ask a doctor to give them sleeping pills like Clonidine.
4Restrict transportation access. If they have keys, it's only more tempting to go out and get drugs. If they do need to go out then go with them. They aren't just going to get milk if they say they are. Nothing hurts accompanying them.
5Check their cell phones when they sleep. It seems sneaky, but you have to protect them from themselves and other influences. If you can figure out who is supplying them, you can tell them to stop. They may have also traded some of your valuables for drugs to people they called.
6Be the rock you need to be. During a situation like this, you need to make sure you can be emotionally strong. It's very stressful.
7Make sure if you have any children to protect them at all costs. They should not be in a violent or loud situation. They hear everything and they get scared and stress too. They might see it that school is their only refuge for that situation. Always put them first.
2Secure any valuables they could get their hands on to pawn. When in need of a fix, they tend to act rash and do anything. If the valuables are big like a TV, make sure you are awake when they are to watch them.
3Help them to sleep frequently. They can't do any damage if they are sleeping. You could give them sleepy tea or ask a doctor to give them sleeping pills like Clonidine.
4Restrict transportation access. If they have keys, it's only more tempting to go out and get drugs. If they do need to go out then go with them. They aren't just going to get milk if they say they are. Nothing hurts accompanying them.
5Check their cell phones when they sleep. It seems sneaky, but you have to protect them from themselves and other influences. If you can figure out who is supplying them, you can tell them to stop. They may have also traded some of your valuables for drugs to people they called.
6Be the rock you need to be. During a situation like this, you need to make sure you can be emotionally strong. It's very stressful.
7Make sure if you have any children to protect them at all costs. They should not be in a violent or loud situation. They hear everything and they get scared and stress too. They might see it that school is their only refuge for that situation. Always put them first.
Guide Do Holistic Rehabilitation
1Research holistic physical detox therapies. You may not be comfortable with some concepts and treatments, so find out as much as you can before you sign up for any program. Physical detoxification methods may include:
Organic diets (vegetarian or vegan)
Liquid diets (such as juicing)
Acupuncture
Exercise (including yoga, tai chi and Qi gong)
Massage therapy (including Rolfing, a deep tissue massage technique)
Homeopathy
Chiropractic
Colon cleansing
2Learn about holistic spiritual therapies. Investigate the approach that will be used and make sure you are comfortable with the methods the rehabilitation center uses and that the spiritual therapies are compatible with your own belief system. A spiritual approach is not a religious approach, but spiritualism incorporates aspects of many established religions. Virtually all spiritual healing techniques involve some form of meditative practice. You might also be expected to attend ceremonies that include unfamiliar rituals, such as meditation and chanting.
3Get familiar with energy work. Holistic rehabilitation centers often offer a variety of energy healing modalities, such as Reiki and foot reflexology. Energy healing presupposes that the body has energy fields and pathways, and that working on these areas helps speed the detoxification and healing process.
4Inquire about staff credentials. Ideally, every staff member will hold a master’s degree or higher in their particular discipline. Ask for references for every practitioner and check them out. Legitimate practitioners are more than happy to provide all the details of their professional profiles.
5Be prepared to accept the minimum recommended stay. Holistic rehabilitation is not a quick fix; a holistic institution may recommend a longer stay than a conventional rehab center.
Organic diets (vegetarian or vegan)
Liquid diets (such as juicing)
Acupuncture
Exercise (including yoga, tai chi and Qi gong)
Massage therapy (including Rolfing, a deep tissue massage technique)
Homeopathy
Chiropractic
Colon cleansing
2Learn about holistic spiritual therapies. Investigate the approach that will be used and make sure you are comfortable with the methods the rehabilitation center uses and that the spiritual therapies are compatible with your own belief system. A spiritual approach is not a religious approach, but spiritualism incorporates aspects of many established religions. Virtually all spiritual healing techniques involve some form of meditative practice. You might also be expected to attend ceremonies that include unfamiliar rituals, such as meditation and chanting.
3Get familiar with energy work. Holistic rehabilitation centers often offer a variety of energy healing modalities, such as Reiki and foot reflexology. Energy healing presupposes that the body has energy fields and pathways, and that working on these areas helps speed the detoxification and healing process.
4Inquire about staff credentials. Ideally, every staff member will hold a master’s degree or higher in their particular discipline. Ask for references for every practitioner and check them out. Legitimate practitioners are more than happy to provide all the details of their professional profiles.
5Be prepared to accept the minimum recommended stay. Holistic rehabilitation is not a quick fix; a holistic institution may recommend a longer stay than a conventional rehab center.
Guide Find a Detox Center
1Look for a detox center that will provide the best treatment for your addiction. There is no single treatment or program that is appropriate for every person. Some detox centers specialize in alcohol addiction only, some centers don’t treat symptoms of alcohol addiction at all. Define your addiction and search only for those facilities that specialize in its treatment.
2Consider your lifestyle. While there are many detox centers that demand the patients live there during their treatment, you may not be able to commit to a program of that type. If you have a family and if you cannot take a leave from your job, then look for out-patient facilities. You’ll be able to go every day for treatment and counseling, and you will be able to go home and to your job every day. Most out-patient facilities cater to people with mild drug addictions.
3Be honest with yourself about your addiction. Whether you are addicted to alcohol, food, drugs or any other substance, you know yourself better than anyone else. If you don’t think you can abstain from using or abusing your addictive substance, you probably need to have in-patient care. This means you will live at the detox center and you will have around the clock care and support. There will nothing there that can tempt you into relapse.
4Interview the personnel at several detox centers. Take into consideration all of the following factors:
Cost (Will your insurance cover part or all of the expense?)
Amenities (TV, radio, Internet, etc.)
Visitors (Will your family and friends be allowed to visit you during your stay?)
Diet (do you have any special dietary needs? Allergies?)
Personal items (Can you keep your cell phone, computer, etc.?)
Duration of your stay (Exactly how long is the treatment program? What if you change your mind?)
Personnel (Ask to meet the people who will be treating you.)
Treatment specifics. (What will your daily regime entail? What are the rules?)
Orientation (Ask if you may take a tour of the facility before deciding.)
2Consider your lifestyle. While there are many detox centers that demand the patients live there during their treatment, you may not be able to commit to a program of that type. If you have a family and if you cannot take a leave from your job, then look for out-patient facilities. You’ll be able to go every day for treatment and counseling, and you will be able to go home and to your job every day. Most out-patient facilities cater to people with mild drug addictions.
3Be honest with yourself about your addiction. Whether you are addicted to alcohol, food, drugs or any other substance, you know yourself better than anyone else. If you don’t think you can abstain from using or abusing your addictive substance, you probably need to have in-patient care. This means you will live at the detox center and you will have around the clock care and support. There will nothing there that can tempt you into relapse.
4Interview the personnel at several detox centers. Take into consideration all of the following factors:
Cost (Will your insurance cover part or all of the expense?)
Amenities (TV, radio, Internet, etc.)
Visitors (Will your family and friends be allowed to visit you during your stay?)
Diet (do you have any special dietary needs? Allergies?)
Personal items (Can you keep your cell phone, computer, etc.?)
Duration of your stay (Exactly how long is the treatment program? What if you change your mind?)
Personnel (Ask to meet the people who will be treating you.)
Treatment specifics. (What will your daily regime entail? What are the rules?)
Orientation (Ask if you may take a tour of the facility before deciding.)
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