Addiction Treatment and Recovery

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:49:42 +0100

So many people start out talking about and trying to explain the various aspects of overcoming substance abuse and addiction in an addiction center, substance abuse treatment or drug rehabilitation program. The choices of addiction centers and drug rehab referral sources are convoluted and often chaotic. Just ask any mother in desperate search of help for her beloved son or daughter who is suffering the trauma of addiction and who has failed addiction treatment has lost hope and in despair.

Rehab Help

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:46:03 +0100

The best rehab program is the one that confronts the biophysical issues then mental emotional issues at the root of drug addiction. Those suffering from drug addiction, committing drug abuse and in need of an effective drug rehab program need help healing mind, body and spirit.

Many drug rehab programs are insufficient in length and the methodology used achieves success rates of less than ten percent.

The best rehab programs promote healing on all fronts with [...]

Prescription drug addiction can begin innocently enough

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:53:02 +0100

Prescription drug addiction can begin innocently enough with a quick trip to the doctor for some common problem. This doctor’s visit could quite possibly result in a powerful pain relieving drug being prescribed. This being the primary reason prescription drug addiction is on the rise and many states are taking measure’s to regulate how pharmacies are dispensing and tracking these powerfully addictive drugs.

The abuse of prescription drugs often begins with a legitimat [...]

Hydrocodone- Prescriptions, Side effects and Addiction

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:39:00 +0100

Hydrocodone is a semi synthetic opioid (narcotic) derived from two of the naturally occurring opiates, codeine and thebaine. Just for your information, thebaine is a poisonous alkaloid that causes convulsions similar to those caused by strychnine. High probability of hydrocodone addiction has been known since its development in the 1920’s.

Hydrocodone is prescribed for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. It is taken orally as an active narcotic analgesic (pain k [...]

Hydrocodone Addiction, Overdose and Cough Syrup

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:40:23 +0100

If you or a loved one has suffered the hell of Hydrocodone addiction I’m sure the origins of the drug would be of interest. With prescription drug addiction at an all time high, celebrities falling left and right and ongoing investigations with possible manslaughter charges pending it shouldn’t be surprising the high probability of hydrocodone addiction, overdose and death have been known since its inception.

Unfortunately even with the likes of Anna Nicole Smith, Heath Ledge [...]

Drug Addiction Explained

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:40:25 +0100

Substance Abuse and Drug Addiction- How They Happen.

No one wants to be a drug addict or alcoholic, but this doesn't stop people from getting addicted. The most commonly asked question is simply - how? How could my son, daughter, father, sister, or brother become a liar, a thief, someone who cannot be trusted? How could this happen? And why won't they stop? With the following information addiction watch counselors hope to bring to light the subject of substance abuse, drug addiction an [...]

Drug Addiction and Overdose hit close to Home for Washington Families

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:49:48 +0100

38 people arrested in Washington area drug dealing ring…..

It is nightmare on Elm street for many Washington suburban families as The Washington Post reported nearly 40 people have been arrested across Northern Virginia this week on charges of dealing heroin and prescription drugs as part of a large-scale investigation to battle what officials said is a dramatic increase in drug use and addiction among young people in the Washington suburbs.

The sting in this pa [...]

Addiction Watch Verify Posting

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:00:00 +0100

Economic Stimulus And Addiction Treatment

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 +0100

What about the 30 million Americans who are addicted

As the senate and house representatives finalize what many consider to be the largest effort in history to turn around a failing economy I hope portions of their proposed relief will be designated to help those 30 plus million Americans who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. These addicted citizens are sons and da [...]

So Many Addicted Never Receive The Help They Need

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:00:00 +0100

It is no secret that we have an abundance of individuals in the United States who need addiction treatment. In fact, in 2007, 23.2 million persons aged 12 or older needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem. But of that estimated number, how many actually received the help they need?

According to govern [...]

Solutions to addiction's overwhelm

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:00:00 +0100

Look around the neighborhood you live in. Take a wandering glance around the office you work at. Look closely at everyone you know or have known. As you gander, keep these statistics in mind. 1 out of every 10 are potentially addicted to or some other substance of abuse. While this may seem like a huge exaggeration, con [...]

Obama: Lower Income Addiction Issues Important

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 +0100

As the newly elected president Obama takes office he is attacking, among other things, suppressive legislation passed by the Bush administration which limited greatly access to health care for those in and slightly above the poverty level throughout the U.S. While [...]

Eli Lilly and Zyprexa

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:41:27 +0100

In the field of addiction treatment there are countless “remedies” and concoctions being prescribed by doctors to “treat” the symptoms of addiction. Albeit, prescribed by Medical Professionals, these elixirs are very high priced, bona fide billion dollar marketed snake oils designed [...]

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