addiction
The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Benefits of Going to Inpatient Drug Rehab
Inpatient drug rehab in New Haven CT can help those who are struggling with drug addiction, but don't want to or can't afford to join outpatient rehab programs. A great number of New Haven treatment centers offer both inpatient and outpatient services for those who are struggling with substance abuse problems. However, there are a few substance abuse treatment programs that only accept patients who have their own homes. These types of programs are for people who are extremely dangerous to themselves and those around them, and for whom outpatient treatment is not a viable option due to the serious risk of relapse. The right choice for someone needs to be carefully considered.
By Rosella Coyer4 years ago in Psyche
Emerging Issues in Drug Abuse
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine have reported that there is a rising concern over the emergence of certain emerging issues in the drug abuse treatment field. These emerging issues include the use of marijuana for recreational purposes, increased use of prescription painkillers, the casual use of some experimental drugs and a rise in the number of people who are using heroin. All these problems come as a result of increasing social complexity and a decline in social control. Most of these issues are difficult to tackle, but it is important for professionals in Inpatient drug rehab in Nashville TN to be aware of them.
By Muoi Benson4 years ago in Psyche
Opiates - part 2
I been talking for Dolores for a while, when she recalls that she does have a cousin whose son died of an opiate overdose. She thinks it was accidental, not intentional. He was admitted to treatment, he had been in treatment for about 6 or 9 weeks, Dolores was not sure. He came out of treatment and he was living with his parents. Dolores saw him after his sister's wedding. The treatment program did not let him out for the wedding, he arrived later and met the people who were still there. He was doing very well at that time. He had a friend with him from the program. He was getting ready to have a job. Two weeks later they found him dead. He was 25 years old. Dolores feels that he failed to realize that once he was sober, he cannot use as much heroin as he used before. She feels people can be arrogant about this and use the same amount. This was a big tragedy in Dolores's family. Dolores was far away when it happened, she was removed from the tragedy, her cousins were just devastated. One of their children get married and the other died just a few weeks after. Very sad situation. He had been using a long time. He seemed to have other problems too and previous trauma was present for a sexual abuse.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Psyche
What is Substance Use Disorder?
The following article is the transcript of a YouTube video I made on the same subject. It has been rewritten, in parts, edited, and reformated to work better as an article. If you'd like to watch the original video, you may do so here.
By Randell Gresham4 years ago in Psyche
Choosing An Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatments in Mission TX
There are many drug rehab treatment facilities that provide inpatient drug rehabilitation treatment in various parts of the United States. The drug rehab program includes inpatient drug rehab, residential treatment and outpatient drug rehab programs. A number of treatment centers offer combination treatments. This type of program offers patients treatment for both alcohol and drug abuse.
By Edwin Hermansen4 years ago in Psyche
Alcohol — Drinking Part 5
Era tells me another story. It was a Halloween celebration. On a party bus. One of her co-workers had a little too much to drink. She had a little too much fun, dancing around the pool, on the bus, flirting, singing, and just acting way more loose than usual. It was very funny. Thank goodness she was amongst friends. Once they got back Era told the co-worker she should not drive. She wanted to, Era said no, she insisted. She took her home. Every minute she would ask Era where she lives. She did a lot of repeating; she would not digest the answers. She never talked to a co-worker about this. The era just made sure she got home safe and watched her walk in the door before she left. Era feels very glad she did this for the co-worker and feels everybody should do this to avoid loss of life.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Psyche
Alcohol — Drinking Part 4
Chelsea describes growing up with an addiction in her family, her mom struggled with alcoholism. Her mom went to rehabilitation, they have done family counseling. Her mom is doing better now. Chelsea feels like this was a reason she was attracted as a provider to work at an FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) where she dealt with addictions, mostly opiate crisis she adds. Growing up with a mom who was addicted to alcohol was a heavy experience. It changed her worldview; she did not fully realize the effects until she was older. She has a hard time finding words to describe the experience. She wanted to help people because of what her mom went through. She became a provider. It was a shameful and isolating experience for her, she did not talk to her friends about it. She did not have any resources and when she went to her high school counselor to talk about it, they did not have anything helpful for her.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Psyche
Alcohol — Drinking Part 3
Diana describes her mother’s side of the family where all the boys were alcoholics. There were 6 boys, and all had alcohol issues. I asked Diana how this affected the family. She said her grandmother just did what she had to get from morning to night. Diana describes being a young child and spending time on the family farm not knowing what was going on. She said they had a great time everyone was happy all the time (at this point we both laughed). When she got older her mother talked to her about the problems with her brothers. Grandpa loved the family but was not a nice person and he was not nice to the boys nor her grandmother. She discussed the personality changes in people who drink alcohol how they can change from day today. We never know from day to day if they are going to be good or bad and this is hard to live with.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Psyche
Alcohol — Drinking Part 2
Dr. Tedd Levin tells me a story about his wife’s father who was a brightly functioning alcoholic, who was an engineer. He took care of him as a doctor, his father-in-law just did not trust anyone else. He insisted to see him as a doctor. He died of liver cancer. This condition was related to cirrhosis of the liver that was caused by drinking. He stopped drinking when he was in his mid-50’s, even though it was too late, he developed cirrhosis, he died at age 73. His cirrhosis was treated, but it was a setup for liver cancer. Liver cancer usually develops in a cirrhotic liver. The pre-existing cirrhosis can be caused by alcohol, or infection by Hepatitis B or C explained Dr. Levin. It was challenging at times to take care of him since he was a family member. He died by his choice with assisted suicide, which had only recently become legal in the state of Oregon.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Psyche
