Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-step program. Because of their long history and success rates, 12-step groups have become a very popular form of treatment. This model works because of the social support offered by peer discussion, which assists in promoting and sustaining drug and alcohol...
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Firstly, it is important to reframe what is meant by relapse prevention because there isn't a way to completely, infallibly prevent relapse from occurring. It's a natural part of the recovery process. So, throw that idea out of the window. Success doesn't mean never relapsing. Success is about...
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Even though many think that Lexapro, as well as other anti-depressants, is not a prescription drug that is addictive that may not be the case. This is especially true if a person has to go through the withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking the drug. The withdrawal symptoms are not easy as are...
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It is natural to feel some anxiety when facing certain situations. Preparing for a test at school or a presentation at work, dealing with the prospect of losing your job, or waiting for the results of a medical test are all instances in which anxiety can be present. Usually, once the situation is...
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Glutethimide, released under the brand name Doriden, is a hypnotic sedative prescription medication that was often prescribed to patients suffering from severe insomnia. The sedative qualities were ideal for patients who were restless, having trouble sleeping or who were suffering from restless leg...
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Ethchlorvynol is a hypnotic and sedative prescription medication that is commonly sold under the brand name Placidyl. While Ethchlorvynol are not commonly used today, they were a popular street drug used for recreational use in the mid-late 1990's and known as "jelly-bellies." When Pfizer developed...
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Quaaludes also known as Methaqualone, Quaalude is a barbiturate-like depressant. They were first made to be a safe barbiturate substitute, but it has now been proven that they are addictive and cause withdrawal symptoms. They were first made in India in the 1950s. They came to the United States in...
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Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic substance found in certain types of illegal mushrooms. Psilocybin can be man-made, but it isn't likely to be found in the United States.
Generally mushrooms containing this illegal substance have long, skinny stems that have dark coloring on the bottom.
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One of the reasons the holistic approach to treating meth use, abuse and addiction is so powerful is that it treats the entire person.
Instead of looking at the problem of meth addiction in isolation, the counselors take a more expansive overview.
They look at the underlying mental health...
The problem of meth use, abuse and addiction has been growing exponentially in many parts of the country, and those who try the drug even casually can find their lives spiraling out of control in a disconcertingly short amount of time. If someone in your life has been struggling with an addiction...
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I am 22 years old and addicted to heroin. I am only doing about 2 points a day. and Im also only about 2 weeks pregnant. would it be less harmful for me to quit cold turkey right now since I am so early on in my pregnancy? I am too broke to afford to not go cold turkey right now. I have seen many articles about women saying not to go cold turkey because it will cause miscarriage. I am just wondering since I don't do that much and I'm so early on, will it be less likely to have a...
could you please guide me about leaving smoking habits.
Thank you for being here and able to post things like this. The only time something happens with something like Kratom is when a moron gets a hold of it, just like any substance, yet no one goes around trying to ban them. We should kick the idiots, not the plants.
I have to tell all mothers with a drug problem, DO NOT JUST STOP. It will fulfil your body into hyperdrive withdrawals, causing 98% of women's, planned and unplanned pregnancies. I'm saying this because I've been on narcotics for 7 years for my back. As soon as i found out I stopped EVERYTHING. Ended up oin er about to have miscarriage. As am in, I have decided to slowly decrease my levels until after at least the first trimester, causing my child less harm than death. My obgyn...
I'm curious to know what was your outcome? I am on the same boat as you. Except mine is Vic.
Hi, I am 5 weeks 4 days pregnant and had has been using meth for about 2 months off an on (one week on, one week off) during the week that I found out I was pregnant, (a few days ago) I had been doing it every few days. I have quit as of the day I found out, but I'm woreied I have hurt my baby in some way... I don't know if what I was doing was considered regular use or excessive, but I need to know if I'm doing the right thing by stopping cold turkey. I don't want to hurt...
This treatment works very good. Its like a miracle. I been to traditional rehabs many times for heroin they tapper u down with suboxone within 3 days. When i got home the first thing I did was call my dealer because I was still in some withdrawal and all I could I think about was getting high. With Ibogaine I was better within one day of treatment. No withdrawals or cravings. When I got home I got a job. Now months later I still feel great and have no desire to use. Ibogaine saved my...
Is there a drug or perhaps one of the drugs mentioned that can absorb into the skin? Im asking for myself... I was at a club years ago and remembering a man asking to dance with me. Seconds later my butt was soaked and he was grabbing it ( down my pants)Im remembering because I was telling him dont, im all soaked from being sweaty dancing. . About 5 minutes after that I had started feeling dizzy. Reading this today gave me flashbacks (kinda freaking out right now) . Anyways, I could...
Hello and thank you for your great work! This is super awesome. Keep it up and thanks again!
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This is great information for those who might be considering buprenorphine treatment. For those who are truly seeking recovery from heroin or prescription drug addictions, medication assisted treatments can be a highly effective way to achieve long term recovery.
I just found out my nephew has been huffing gas . I was wondering if you could email me at kissiahsmom11@gmail.com
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