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Addiction Topic: Drug and Alcohol Detoxification (p. 1 of 2)
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Potentially Dangerous Drug Detox Side Effects
Drug detox is often the first step in addiction treatment. According to the NIDA, "Patients should be encouraged to continue drug treatment following detoxification" as, without attending addiction treatment afterward, a patient could be in danger of relapse and other issues. This is only one of the potentially dangerous drug detox side effects.
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Substance Detox and Why It's Important
Substance detox, short for detoxification, is a form of treatment used by many drug treatment facilities. The purpose is to make withdrawal easier for the patient which further decreases the chance of relapse. Detox incorporates medication therapy and monitoring of the patient during withdrawal to ensure their pain and symptoms are alleviated as much as possible.
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All About Drug Addiction Detox
Detox stands for detoxification and is a method used by drug rehab facilities for reducing withdrawal symptoms. Drug addiction can affect your body and mind in the short-term and long-term and treatment should be sought immediately. If you don't know who to turn to for help, find a treatment center nearby or tell your regular doctor about your addiction and he or she will find you a facility...
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Seeking Addiction Treatment and Programs
The use of illegal substances like Marijuana, Cocaine, Meth, Heroin and Prescription Drugs is a major issue in the United States. Abusing drugs is so common, in fact, it is considered an epidemic. People of all ages, social classes, ethnicities and genders abuse drugs. Some people are susceptible to drug use due to different circumstances, while others have other reasons for using drugs.
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Individual Assessments and Treatments Strengthens Addiction Recovery
Safe Detoxification When a person abuses drugs overtime they become dependent or addicted to them and when they stop using, withdrawal symptoms are experienced. Detoxification is the process the body goes through as the chemicals and toxins from substances abused are leaving the body.
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Methadone Addiction Overdose
Is Methadone Killing More Than Just Pain? For anyone that isn't familiar with methadone, this article will help you get a better understanding of how useful this drug can be as a prescribed methadone treatment and just how dangerous and lethal it can be when methadone is abused.
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Rapid Detoxification Treatment for Use of Opioids
When you are struggling with an addiction, one of the ramifications is that delayed gratification is not something that you can deal with. One of the primary components of a substance abuse treatment is the necessary behavioral change needed to procure abstinence from substance abuse on a long-term or long lasting basis.
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The Symptoms of Addiction Withdrawal - Different Drugs, Different Dangers
If an inpidual is using drugs and he or she decides to stop using, they can... right? Not really. Why, you ask. It's quite simple. It can be summed up in one word: withdrawal. Drug use is more than just a bad habit. Drug use is addictive not only because psychologically an inpidual feels compelled to use, but also because his or her body develops a physical dependence.
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Methods of Drug and Alcohol Detoxification
Addiction to drugs and alcohol encompasses more than a behavioral intervention. The reason for this is drug addiction is a complex disease, however, it is treatable. Like chronic illnesses such as hypertension and asthma, relapse can occur with drug addiction even after extended periods of continued abstinence. For this reason, repeated treatments may be necessary. Treatments should be tailored...
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Ativan for Addiction and Substance Abuse - Is it a Safe Alcohol Addiction Withdrawal and Detox Option?
What is Ativan? Ativan, otherwise known as Lorazepam or Temesta, is a drug in the benzodiazepine class of drugs which includes most tranquilizers. Ativan has many uses which include: sedative/hypnotic effects, muscle relaxant, anxiolytic (to reduce anxiety), amnesic and anticonvulsant (or to prevent seizures). It has also been used in conjunction with other drugs as an anti-emetic, which means...
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