Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can be one of the hardest to get through. If alcohol consumption is heavy and prolonged, it can be life-threatening. Alcohol withdrawal can be categorized by its symptoms from mild to severe. Delirium tremens is the most dangerous of these. Minor withdrawal symptoms can include symptoms like anxiety, […]
Why Does a Person Continue to Drink?
Continuous Drinking Those who do drink alcohol have asked this question, and family and friends have asked it as well. Throughout history, anyone close to or associated with alcohol abusers has, at one point or another, asked– Why does the person continue to drink? Obviously, the person must recognize it is harming them and others. And in […]
Drugs and Peer Pressure
Peer Pressure & Drugs For a long time now, we have heard about drugs and peer pressure being responsible for many of today’s drug abuse cases entering drug rehabs. However, upon closer inspection, we see many facets to this assumption. First off, when a parent or teacher states that peer pressure got John started on […]
Addiction & the Right Moment to Approach
When is the Right Moment to Approach Most substance abusers who have lost control of their drug or alcohol use will search out, by whatever means, their next fix or hit. Then there’s the substance user who still goes to work and hides it. They find ways so co-workers and friends won’t find out. They […]
Drugs, Alcohol and Pain Relief
Pain, Drugs and Alcohol So often, we hear about the aches & pains related to those addicted to drugs or alcohol when they attempt to quit. Yet, all over the place, you can read about how pain is relieved with drugs. A person with a headache is told to take Advil; for muscle aches, you […]
More on Crystal Methamphetamine
Information on Crystal Meth Crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as crystal meth or simply meth, is a powerful and highly addictive central nervous system stimulant. It is chemically similar to amphetamine but has stronger effects on the individual. Crystal meth is typically found as clear, crystalline chunks or shiny blue-white rocks, but it can also appear […]