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Case Study Attention Deficit Disorder
Studies have shown that Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) has
exposed that fish oil may help slow down symptoms of ADHD/ADD.
The symptoms of ADHD/ADD include coordination disabilities,
learning perplexity, hypertension, emotional...
Health - General Anxiety Disorder
Information on Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Every now and then everyone has a stressful day at work, trouble
at school or problems with personal relationships. We find that
we worry about some of the issues day in and day out. Many of...
How AdSense Ruined My Life
Because I used to work on a crisis line, I've heard a-lot stories of how drugs crept up on people and took over their lives. I once talked to a self-admitted drug dealer who had trafficked in pot for years. It was how this person made most of her...
No More Rejection!
Just about everyone has experienced rejection. They say it is
our biggest fear. I suppose much of that comes from our
instincts in childhood since a child experiences rejection as
life threatening. Nature programs us to avoid rejection, so...
Residential Drug Treatment Centers - Overcome Addictions
Chemical dependency recovery provides with positive changes in reactions and behaviors. Residential Treatment Centers can be accommodate those suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction, gambling addiction, and more. Treating both men and women...
Signs That Rage Has Turned Into An Addiction
All addictions have symptoms, which allow us to recognize these problems as addictive diseases. The signs of addictive diseases are self-stimulation, compulsion, obsession, denial, withdrawal and craving syndrome, and unpredictable behavior....
Substance abuse attitude testing by a standardized survey
This is a short overview of a questionnaire used for substance abuse attitude testing in testing a CREATE (Curriculum Renewal and Evaluation of Addiction Training and Education) effects on Medical Students. My afterthoughts on substance abuse...
The Raw Food Diet: Will It Work for You?
A relatively new food trend has appeared on the diet landscape.
It's known as the raw food approach, and from California to
Connecticut, the trend appears to be gaining strength. The
centerpiece of the diet is uncooked, highly nutritious...
Who are you?
I have a question for you. Who are you? This may be a simply enough question but before you attempt to answer this question let us go on a voyage of personal self discovery which will allow you to find an acceptable answer. The difference between...
Why Eating Well Will Help You Quit Smoking
Many smokers have a tendency to light up in order to quiet the hunger pangs
that strike midday, late at night, or even first thing in the morning. That's
just one reason why people who quit smoking tend to gain a little weight in
the...
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An Introduction to Cocaine Addictions
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant witch immediately affects the brain after introducing it to the body. The side effects of this drug are extremely pleasurable and give the user a false sense of euphoria. Like caffiene, cocaine makes the user feel awake, energized and reduces the feeling of hunger. Cocaine addicts will have a sense of well being and a great sense of power combined with restlessness and anxiety. When the effects of cocaine wear off the user will 'crash' and have the the pleasurable, euphoric feelings, turn in to a great feeling of depression. A Cocaine addiction is hard to over come because the depression can be overwhelming. If the user cannot over come the addiction he/she might go to great lengths, even if it means neglecting a job, school or loved ones, to get their fix.
Signs of cocaine abuse include; bloodshot eyes, change in appitite or sleep, sniffling or runny nose,a change in friends, or school grades, sleepy, sadness, loss of intrest in hobbys and others, and fequently needing money. Short-Term effects of cocaine while 'high'; The cocaine user will be energetic with enhanced senses and mental alertness, increased heart rate and blood pressure, increased temperature and dilated pupils. Long term effects of cocaine: irritability, mood
swings, restless, paranoid, possible auditory hallucinations and the number one long-term effect is addiction to the substance itself.
Many treatments have been found to have a positive affect on treating a cocaine addiction, but it is important to match the treatment to the needs to the individual. The main idea is to get the cocaine abuser to stop the use of the drug and keep them positive throught the withdrawl. There is an option for the user to see a therapist but that might not always be the best choice. Another choice is contingency management, which uses a point system to gain positive rewards for staying cocaine free. Rewards which would promote healthy living and focus on constructive thinking. Joining a therapeutic community or rehab clinic has proven to be a great option. The residential programs focus on re-socialization, group therapy, and team work to overcome their porblems. It is very important no matter what the treatment is for cocaine addiction the most important aspect to overcoming the problem is giving/getting support. Visit OHS for more Addiction Resources
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