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The Process of Alcohol Detoxification
On any given day, close to a million Americans are treated for alcohol addiction. Part of the treatment many problem drinkers go through is alcohol detoxification. Alcohol detoxification is described as the immediate termination of alcohol intake coupled with the ingestion of medicines that help to assuage the withdrawal symptoms that accompany prolonged drinking.
Posted on Sep-09-2009
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The Process of Drug Detoxification
Detoxification is generally the process of removing all toxic substances from the body caused by addiction from drugs or alcohol. Detoxification is done in various organs such as the lungs, kidney and liver. Kinds of detoxification include dialysis, chelation therapy, acupuncture and inpatient detox.
Posted on Sep-03-2009
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Prescription Pill Addiction Symptoms and Signs
A drug prescribed for medication can be a cause of addiction. Although most people do not always think about the possibility of being addicted to a prescription pill, it has in fact been very common to many people today. This has been a growing problem to many, which is why people should be more aware of the existence of this addiction that may be happening among friends or family members.
Posted on Sep-01-2009
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Crystal Meth Addiction Symptoms and Signs
Crystal Meth is simply methamphetamine, which is very popular among drug users. This is generally crystalline in structure, whose street names are "icy" and "cristy". This is a very addictive type of drug. Statistics have shown that 42 percent of those who have tried it for the first time feel the need to try it once again. This drug affects the body mentally and physically.
Posted on Sep-01-2009
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Marijuana Addiction Symptoms and Signs
Perhaps no drug has invited as much heated debate and ferocious argument as marijuana. Marijuana has been a source of fierce pro and against positions mainly because it is considered by many to be the least harmful of drugs; and whether or not marijuana addiction is an actual threat is debated as often.
Posted on Aug-27-2009
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Alcohol Addiction Symptoms and Signs
Alcohol is a word that appears so much in our daily lives and culture that it is difficult for a non-alcoholic to imagine a life of alcohol addiction. Yet, no matter how much one may despise the term and the addiction, psychiatrists describe an alcoholic as one who exhibits any or all of these qualities: an irresistible thirst for alcohol, total loss of control once he or she starts drinking, and a certain tendency of relapse into the addiction after a session of rehabilitation.
Posted on Aug-26-2009
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Drug Addiction Symptoms and Signs
What are the symptoms and signs of drug addiction? When do you cross the line of being an occasional drug user to becoming a full-blown addict? The answer is not just about how much is consumed, but rather on the effects of drug abuse.
Posted on Aug-24-2009
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Oxycontin Addiction Symptoms and Signs
Oxycontin is the brand name of one of the most powerful pain killers available today. Usually prescribed for cancer patients and people with chronic pain problems, Oxycontin is a synthetic opiate (opioid), whose main active ingredient is oxycodone. Like morphine, Oxycontin has mood altering effects. Specifically, it can reduce anxiety, encourage mental relaxation, and even induce a state of euphoria.
Posted on Aug-21-2009
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Opiate Addiction Symptoms and Signs
Opiate addiction is an insidious problem that has plagued society for centuries, but perhaps never more so than today. A two-edged sword, opiates can heal or destroy.
Posted on Aug-19-2009
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Heroin Addiction Symptoms and Signs
An opiate that belongs to the morphine-codeine family, heroin goes by the chemical name of diacetylmorphine. This vastly illegal drug is derived from the opium poppy.
Posted on Aug-18-2009
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Cocaine Addiction Symptoms and Signs
This notorious white powder that cocaine is has its origins in leaves derived from the South American coca plant. Leaves that were being freely used by the Mayans for their stimulating qualities became known to Europe following Spain's conquest of that continent.
Posted on Aug-17-2009
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New York Drug Rehab and Addiction Treatment Programs
New York drug rehab centers address a variety of addictions. New York City's location provides easy access to numerous other cities in just a few hours' drive, making it a very attractive hub for drug traffickers. There are drug detoxification and rehabilitation centers around the state to attempt to deal with the effects of addictive drugs.
Posted on Aug-14-2009
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Florida Drug Rehab and Addiction Treatment Programs
Drug rehabilitation programs within the state of Florida employ various methods to treat addictions. The highest quality programs generally look beyond the physical addiction to help patients learn how to reintegrate into family and community life.
Posted on Aug-12-2009
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Texas Drug Rehab and Addiction Treatment Programs
Drug rehabilitation programs within the state of Texas fall into one of three major categories: short or long term inpatient treatment, long term religious programs, and those that employ the 12-Step method.
Posted on Aug-10-2009
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California Drug Rehab and Addiction Treatment Programs
Drug rehabilitation programs in the state of California come in many different forms. Some drug rehab programs outsource the detoxification portion of the treatment while others provide a comprehensive treatment program within their own organizations.
Posted on Aug-08-2009
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