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Heroin Detox Handbook
How to make the detox from heroin (and other opiates) as easy and painless as possible So, you’ve taken the first step and decided to kick your heroin habit, but are worried about the harsh withdrawal symptoms. Whether you go cold turkey or gradually lien off, detoxing is never easy. Withdrawal symptoms include sweating, insomnia, chills, muscle cramps, bone aches, panic, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, fever, runny nose, and depression. The symptoms usually peak around 48-72 hours after last use and can last about a week. Here are a few tips that can help you along the detox process and make things a little less traumatic. One common way to ease the suffering of detox from heroin is to get a Suboxone or Methadone prescription. This is the most comfortable way to detox; … Read entire article »
Is Treatment for Drug Addiction on the New Pope’s Agenda?
After 2000 years of Papal history, the Catholic Church’s new spiritual leader Pope Francis has become the first pontiff from outside Europe. A humble and studious man, Francis stands as a clear indication that the church is expanding its horizons and potentially opening up to more modern views on the world and its problems. The so-called “drug war” that is now going on in Latin America is one of the world’s biggest problems. Drugs claim millions … Read entire article »
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Detoxing from Heroin without the Use of Suboxone or Subutex May Benefit Long Term Recovery
Detoxing from heroin or other opiates is a physically and emotionally painful process. The cravings, cold sweats, the aches and pains – the list goes on and on. Nevertheless it’s all part of what kicking the drugs takes. No matter what setting a person detoxes in, it is neither a pleasant nor comfortable experience. With the aid of drugs like Suboxone, detox is supposed to be a more comfortable and easily managed experience. It has even … Read entire article »
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Facts About Promethazine
Promethazine is a type of phenothiazine antihistamine, and it works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain, including histamine. Promethazine has numerous uses, such as treating allergy symptoms, preventing motion sickness, treating nausea, and vomiting or pain after surgery. It may also be used as a sedative or sleep aid. Promethazine was first made available in the United Kingdom in 1951. What are the street names? The street names that are associated with promethazine include lean, … Read entire article »
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The Dangers of Self-Detoxing
Detoxing from any substance, be it alcohol or drugs, is a dangerous practice even when in the care of professionals. Trying to detox alone without the supervision of a specialist is even more unsafe. When people self-detox they take unforeseen risks that could result in serious injury or death. It is always wise to have professionals help with the process to oversee the completion of an effective and, most importantly, safe detox. There are three substances in particular that are extremely dangerous to get off of and the utmost precaution must be taken when doing so. The first is alcohol, which is the most dangerous substance to detox from and can, in some cases, lead to death. Initial alcohol detox symptoms may include the following: Anxiety Convulsions Delirium tremens Hallucinations Heart failure Insomnia Nausea Seizures Shakiness Most people addicted to alcohol need … Read entire article »
My First Twenty- Four Hours in Treatment
My life made a turn for the best June 13th, 2012. Out of options, drug rehabilitation treatment finally seemed like the right thing to do. My parents had been suggesting this and even demanding this for years, but now the time had finally come. I did not realize that going into drug treatment would be such a rigorous encounter. I thought that the most difficult aspect would be simply not using. It wasn’t. Everything else … Read entire article »
The Levels of Treatment
These steps are listed in the natural order of progression in treatment for addiction. They are not all required but are highly recommended in order to ensure a successful recovery. Level One- Intervention Intervention is not required. However, for many addicts treatment begins with an “intervention”. An intervention is an orchestrated attempt by family and friends to get someone to seek professional help. Professional “interventionists” specializing in drug/alcohol/addiction intervention may be hired by loved ones to intervene upon the addict’s life to coax them into treatment. Parents sometimes utilize these often forceful professionals to take the minor from their custody, even if against the minor’s will, into a drug treatment center. This event may be traumatic for the addict as they are uprooted from their life and relocated. However, traumatic events have … Read entire article »
Detox and Madness – L. Ron Hubbard’s Philosophy
Narconon is a detox and rehabilitation program affiliated with the Church of Scientology. Simply mentioning the word “Scientology” often triggers a response in anyone who’s followed the news over the last 20 years or heard of the Church’s often controversial practices and legal affairs. This article will be no different. Based fundamentally on the philosophy of the Church’s founder, L. Ron Hubbard, Narconon’s treatment program employs a mass of highly questionable detoxification and rehabilitation practices … Read entire article »
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Rapid Opiate Detox: Fact or Fallacy
Once I had recognized that my opiate use had escalated to the point of dependence, both physically and psychologically, I began to fantasize about the different angles of approach I could take in putting my problem at bay. My issue was that I didn’t have the willingness to do anything about it. The more conventional methods I looked into; inpatient/outpatient rehab, therapy, a hospitalized detox, cold-turkey at home detox, and buprenorphine and methadone tapers, were … Read entire article »
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