Drug Addiction

Prescription drug abuse is on the rise and many more people are finding themselves with an addiction to those prescripton drugs.  Think about how you feel when you’re in pain – not just a little bit of pain – a lot of pain.  What is the first thing you think about?  If it’s me, I think about relieving that pain.  In fact, that’s one of the first and foremost thoughts in my mind – what can I do to get rid of this horrible pain? So you go to a doctor and tell him or her about...

Prescription drug addiction is an ever-growing problem in the United States.  People receive prescription drugs most often to combat pain.  When they become accustomed to taking a pill to relieve that pain, they often become addicted before they even realize what’s happening. A doctor will write a prescription for drugs to help the patient feel better and be better able to cope with the debilitating symptoms of either an accident or a disease.  Because a doctor prescribes this...

Drug addiction has many faces.  Recognizing the signs of drug addiction is the first part of getting on the road to recovery.  How do you know what to look for in trying to recognize drug addiction?  The signs can be pretty obvious when you are looking for them. A person with a drug addiction generally acts in an erratic manner and does things they normally wouldn’t do.  Their moods can be quite unpredictable alternating between bouts of exhilaration or agitation and then...

For people who are struggling with drug addiction, recovery seems like an impossible task.  The drugs have taken hold of their lives in ways that they never thought was possible.  They can’t imagine their lives without drugs.  But recovery from drug addiction, although very difficult, IS possible with some work and effort. The first step toward recovery from your drug addiction is admitting that a problem exists.  This is often the hardest part.  Take a good look at...

When we talk about rehabilitation for drug addiction, we generally are speaking of in-patient rehabilitation facilities.  These are otherwise known as rehab clinics.  Because the physical withdrawal symptoms of drug addiction can be so severe, undergoing withdrawal in a rehabilitation facility is the best choice – especially for those with a severe problem. There are many, many rehabilitation clinics all over the country, and choosing the right one is an important decision.  At...

Drug addiction is an insidious disease that takes over a person’s life and clouds their world in a fog of problems and struggles.  The signs of drug addiction are many and varied depending on what type of drug is being abused.  Different drugs affect people in different ways.  For example, marijuana may make a person appear spaced out and distant while amphetamines will appear hyper and upbeat.  Some people are more prone to addiction as some drugs are more likely to bring...

The symptoms of drug addiction can often be masked by other problems in a person’s life.  Drug use becomes an addiction when a person has a compulsive need to use drugs without care or regard for the consequences that might arise either physically or emotionally.  There are plenty of signs and symptoms to look for to tell if you or someone you love has a drug addiction. Probably first on the list would be the inability to resist taking the drug.  People who are addicted to drugs...

It’s no secret that drug addiction is a powerful disease, but when teens become addicted to drugs, it’s much more serious.  Drugs affect a teen’s body in different ways.  Plus when teens are dealing with drug addiction, it’s much more difficult to maintain a clean and sober lifestyle as they get older. Kids are being exposed to drugs at an increasingly younger age.  Studies show that by the time children get into 8th grade, nearly 35 percent have at least tried drugs.  The...

The movie and music industry is a tough business.  No one knows that better than Whitney Houston.  Drug addiction knows no boundaries as well.  No one knows that better than Whiney Houston either.  So many celebrities have come forward with their drug addiction problems with strength that many people are in awe of.  Perhaps it’s because of their celebrity or maybe it’s just because they are being so honest with their fans and the public. It doesn’t matter.  Celebrity...

Many people have found themselves struggling with an addiction to the prescription drug Vicodin.  Prescribed as a pain reliever, Vicodin is one of the most commonly abused prescription drugs because they do not take it exactly as the doctor intended it to be taken.  When used according to instructions, it can be a very effective analgesic to help relieve pain. Prolonged use of Vicodin can lead to addiction because the body builds up a tolerance to the drug requiring more and more...

When you think of drug addiction, what kind of picture do you get in your mind?  Do you see a person dressed in tattered clothes sitting in a rain soaked alley with needle in hand?  Do you picture addiction in terms of a person begging on the street for money to buy just one more hit?  The picture of drug addiction can be either of these images, but you might surprised to learn that there is another side of drug addiction you may never have thought of. Consider that the picture...

As prevalent as drug addiction is in our society, the most troublesome part is teenage drug addiction.  Our children are being exposed to dangerous drugs at younger and younger ages.  Plus, they are exposed through their family members as well.  With drugs everywhere, it’s hard to imagine how we can take steps to prevent teenage drug addiction and be successful at it. The most widely abused drugs among teenagers are marijuana and alcohol, although methamphetamine and heroin...