Depending on the type of addiction a person has, will determine the typical withdrawal symptoms they will go through. This is a basic list of typical withdrawal symptoms from particular addictions.
Alcohol: Typical withdrawal symptoms are sweating, anxiety, tremors, seizures, psychosis, and fluctuations in blood pressure and heart rate. A person will go through what is called the DT’s (delirium tremens) - a state of extreme agitation, with periods of hallucinations, hyperactivity, tremors, and confusion.
Opiates/Narcotics: Mimic alcohol withdrawal in the anxiety, and increased heart rate and blood pressure, with the addition of insomnia, dilated pupils, nausea, and vomiting.
Stimulants: Typical withdrawal symptoms are excessive fatigue, depression, and bouts with migraines.
Barbiturates: Withdrawal symptoms commonly associated with barbiturates are nausea, fast breathing, increased heart rate, tremors, muscle pains, insomnia, hallucinations, convulsions, and delirium. If withdrawal is not monitored closely when dealing with barbiturates, death is very possible.
Benzodiazepines: The common withdrawal symptoms associated with Benzodiazepines are delirium; muscle twitches; hallucinations; sensitivity to light, sound taste and smell; tinnitus; tingling and/or numbness; and insomnia.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Twelve Step Program – Narcotics Anonymous
A twelve step program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action to aid in the recovery from addiction. While twelve step programs have been adapted for use with a variety of compulsion and behavioral problems, this article will focus on its use to treat addiction.
Only two of the words, in two of the steps, of the Twelve Step program used by Alcoholics Anonymous were changed and became the foundation of Narcotics Anonymous. In the first step the word alcohol was replaced by ‘our addiction’. In the twelfth step the word alcoholics was replaced by ‘addicts’. NA is a nonprofit organization that supports men and women who have had major problems with drugs and addiction. The program is group oriented as are other twelve step programs. After Alcoholics Anonymous it is the second largest 12-step organization in existence. There are over 40,000 NA meetings that are conducted in over 125 countries.
Membership in Narcotics Anonymous is totally free. The only requirement to join is a desire to stop using. Meetings are held in a variety of public places such as libraries, hospitals, clinics, community centers, parks or church meeting rooms. Members find a home group, usually one with easy access for them. They are allowed to sit in on other groups particularly if they are out of the area where their home group is located. The group meets regularly to help each other stay clean.
NA defines "clean" as complete abstinence from all mood and mind altering substances, including alcohol. The only interest and focus of these groups is keeping its members clean. NA does not get involved in any outside issues including science, medicine or politics. It also does not endorse any other organizations or institutions. It does not advertise or promote itself in any way. They attract new members through public information and outreach, or word of mouth.
If you, or someone you love, are suffering with an addiction, A Better Tomorrow knows how to help. They are only waiting for your call. Be strong; make that call today to get yourself, or your loved one, on the road to recovery.
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Fax: 800.401.8464
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Only two of the words, in two of the steps, of the Twelve Step program used by Alcoholics Anonymous were changed and became the foundation of Narcotics Anonymous. In the first step the word alcohol was replaced by ‘our addiction’. In the twelfth step the word alcoholics was replaced by ‘addicts’. NA is a nonprofit organization that supports men and women who have had major problems with drugs and addiction. The program is group oriented as are other twelve step programs. After Alcoholics Anonymous it is the second largest 12-step organization in existence. There are over 40,000 NA meetings that are conducted in over 125 countries.
Membership in Narcotics Anonymous is totally free. The only requirement to join is a desire to stop using. Meetings are held in a variety of public places such as libraries, hospitals, clinics, community centers, parks or church meeting rooms. Members find a home group, usually one with easy access for them. They are allowed to sit in on other groups particularly if they are out of the area where their home group is located. The group meets regularly to help each other stay clean.
NA defines "clean" as complete abstinence from all mood and mind altering substances, including alcohol. The only interest and focus of these groups is keeping its members clean. NA does not get involved in any outside issues including science, medicine or politics. It also does not endorse any other organizations or institutions. It does not advertise or promote itself in any way. They attract new members through public information and outreach, or word of mouth.
If you, or someone you love, are suffering with an addiction, A Better Tomorrow knows how to help. They are only waiting for your call. Be strong; make that call today to get yourself, or your loved one, on the road to recovery.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
Tel. (800) 396-9389 (7 days 24 hours)
e-mail: info@24houraddictionhelp.com
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Thursday, November 26, 2009
HOOKED: OPIUM, MORPHINE & HEROIN 3 OF 3
HISTORY CHANNEL PRESENTS HOOKED: ILLEGAL DRUGS & HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY
HOOKED: OPIUM, MORPHINE & HEROIN 3 OF 3
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HOOKED: OPIUM, MORPHINE & HEROIN 3 OF 3
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
HOOKED: OPIUM, MORPHINE & HEROIN 2 OF 3
HISTORY CHANNEL PRESENTS HOOKED: ILLEGAL DRUGS & HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY
HOOKED: OPIUM, MORPHINE & HEROIN 2 OF 3
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HOOKED: OPIUM, MORPHINE & HEROIN 2 OF 3
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Hooked: OPIUM, MORPHINE & HEROIN PART 1 OF 3
HISTORY CHANNEL PRESENTS HOOKED: ILLEGAL DRUGS & HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY
Hooked: OPIUM, MORPHINE & HEROIN PART 1 OF 3
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Hooked: OPIUM, MORPHINE & HEROIN PART 1 OF 3
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
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