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Specialized Drug Rehabs
Specialized drug rehab may be a good option for persons addicted to a particular type of drug. Many rehabilitation programs will treat anyone that comes through their doors regardless of the particular drug they are addicted to. This type of treatment is often a good fit for individuals who have dependencies to more than one drug or the particular drug they are addicted to can be treated with basic cognitive behavioral therapy. Other drugs may necessitate that a person receive specialized and unique care. For example, individuals addicted to opiates may require detoxification or they may need to be administered certain drugs to lessen the severities of the withdrawals. Consequently, these person may opt for a drug rehab program with specializes in the treatment of opiate addicts.
Some rehabilitation facilities only offer care for a certain type of drug and this can be for many different reasons. Competition or the belief that a facility can provide better care by focusing on only one area of addiction may inspire some rehab facilities to specialize.
If a person decides that they would prefer specialized drug rehab over a general or traditional one, then they will need to shop around until they find a facility that offers such care. There won't be as many options when a person chooses to this type of treatment however there are programs out there. It may be necessary for persons to leave their immediate area to get the care they need.
When looking into specialized drug rehab, individuals will need to keep the same things in mind that they would if they were going to enter a typical drug rehabilitation program. This includes the reputation of the center, price, care, methodology and success rates.
Choosing what rehab center a person enters is extremely important. Individuals will need to decide for themselves what type of care they think will be best. In cases of sever addiction, a person’s family and friends may need to do the choosing. There are a number of options with specialized drug rehab being one of them. Such treatment will be best for some people. Individuals need to recognize if they are one of those persons pretty quickly in the process so that they can choose the right type of care initially.
Amphetamine Basics
Amphetamines are psychomotor drugs which are classified as stimulants. They stimulate the central nervous system, subsequently, energizing a person's minds and body. Individuals who take amphetamine report feeling powerful and experience a surge in energy. They often become more assertive, focused and motivated. Eating and sleeping becomes less of a priority when a person is high from amphetamines or develops a dependency to them. Euphoric feelings are also c...
Barbiturate Basics
Barbiturates are depressants which are prescribed to individuals who suffer from the conditions of insomnia or anxiety. Common street names for them are ‘downers’ and ‘barbies.’ Barbiturates were prescribed and also used recreationally more so in the 1960s and 1970s, then they are today. Recently, physicians have begun prescribing another group of drugs called benzodiazepines in their places to treat many of the drugs that barbiturates...
Benzodiazepines Basics
Benzodiazepines are a group of drugs commonly prescribed to treat insomnia, anxiety and depression. They are sedatives which help to relax those who take them. They have proven to be very effective in this regard and are increasingly being been prescribed to U.S. citizens, so much so that some health professionals believe that they are now being over-prescribed. In the United States, Benzodiazepines are classified as a Schedule IV drug. They are illegal t...
Cocaine Basics
Cocaine is one of the most commonly abused drugs in America. It can be readily found in many communities throughout the country and is responsible for millions of addicted individuals and tons of broken lives. Cocaine is a stimulant which energizes the Central Nervous System. It can be snorted, injected and even smoked. Individuals that take cocaine report feeling more energized, being more focused and motivated. A high may last up to 30 minutes. When too m...
Crack Basics
Crack is a very addicting form of cocaine. Its use reached epidemic levels in the 1980s and 1990s. Since then, its prevalence has decreased some. However, crack is still used pretty heavily and is a major cause for concern in some parts of the United States, particularly in America’s inner cities and poor rural areas.
Crack can be smoked, injected or inhaled. After a person has taken crack, they will feel its effects pretty quickly. Users will...
Crystal Meth Basics
Crystal meth is an incredibly addicting and potent stimulant. It stimulates the central nervous system, energizing the body and also the mind in the process.
Crystal meth comes in several forms including powder and pills. Users may inject it, smoke it or snorted it. The high from crystal meth occurs rapidly and it is very powerful. One of the attributes that makes crystal meth use so alluring for users is that the high last for a very long ti...
Ecstasy Basics
Ecstasy is a psychoactive stimulant. It has hallucinogenic effects, sometimes causing individuals to see and feel things that do not actually exist. Ecstasy is a popular club drug that is commonly used at clubs, parties and raves. Often times, persons take it in order to have enough energy to dance for hours at a time. Other individuals take it in order to feel more affectionate, emotionally warm and sexual. Because of this, it is sometimes referred to as the ‘hu...
Hydrocodone Basics
Hydrocodone is an opiate, cough suppressant. It is also used to treat moderate pain and is commonly prescribed for both purposes. Hydrocodone is often mixed with other drugs in order to treat a variety of ailments. For example, Hydrocodone is combined with acetaminophen and prescribed under the brand names, Lorcet, Vicodin and Lortab. Hydrocodone is available in capsule and tablet form. It is also available as a liquid (cough syrup).
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Methadone Basics
Methadone is a synthetic opiate used to treat pain. Though it is sometimes used for this purpose, today, it is most often utilized in drug rehab or detoxification centers around the country. Methadone can help individuals overcome addictions to other opiates or narcotics. It allows users to be slowly weaned off of the drugs they are addicted to, helping to ‘quiet down’ the withdrawal symptoms. When persons are able to avoid uncomfortable...
Methamphetamine Basics
Methamphetamine is a stimulant that energizes the central nervous system. It has been given a schedule 2 drug classification in the United States. Some forms of methamphetamine are legal and available only via prescriptions. However, there are forms of the drug that are illegal and sold on the streets. One of the most well known is crystal meth.
Meth can be snorted, injected, swallowed or smoked. It is incredibly addicting. An addiction to methampheta...
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Morphine Basics
Morphine is a narcotic pain reliever. It is prescribed to individuals that suffer from pain which is severe and chronic. Often times, it cannot be prescribed unless an individual has already built up a tolerance to it specifically, or to a similar opioid medication. A person’s doctor will be able to determine if it is safe to prescribe.
What Leads to A Morphine Addiction?
Morphine is potentially addicting, as opiates tend to be. If it is taken...
Opiates are drugs, both legal and illegal, that act as sedatives in the body. They induce feelings of relaxation, peacefulness and euphoria. The most well known include heroin, which is an illegal opiate, morphine, papaverine, codeine and thebaine.
Morphine is a popular opiate. It is prescribed medically or administered for the treatment of pain. However, it is also taken recreationally and illegally. When a person uses morphine without proper medical guidance or take too much, th...
Oxycontin Basics
Oxycontin is a very powerful drug prescribed for pain relief. It is very effective in this regard. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most commonly abused prescription medications in the country.
Individuals that suffer from moderate to severe pain may be prescribed it by their doctors. Because the addictive nature of this particular drug is well known, physicians (at least good ones) often give the patients very clear instructions regarding its proper us...
Percocet Basics
Percocet is a narcotic that is prescribed to treat individuals that suffer from severe to moderate pain. It is made up of two drugs, oxycodone and acetaminophen. This synthetic opioid is similar to heroin and morphine and makes individuals who take feel relaxed. Any pain they have will dissipate. It is very effective in this manner but unfortunately, is easy to develop a dependency to.
What Leads to Percocet Addiction?
Because Percocet is a narcotic, it can...
Prescription drug abuse and addiction is a real problem in the United States. The number of individuals using prescription meds for purposes they are not designed for has increased tremendously in recent years. In fact, some people are foregoing “street” drugs and instead are using prescription drugs. People that develop severe addictions and are unable to stop on their own may need prescription drug rehab.
Prescription drug rehab will be nearly identical t...
Valium is a drug give to individuals who suffer from anxiety and panic disorders. It may also be prescribed to persons that have insomnia. Valium is potentially addicting. Individuals who find that it helps sooth their nerves and enables them to sleep may be hesitant to give it up. Overtime, their use of the drug turns to abuse and then addiction. Valium treatment may be necessary for addicts in order to help them get clean.
Valium treatment or rehab will be nearly identical...
Vicodin is a powerful narcotic pain reliever. It is prescribed to persons who suffer from moderate to moderately-severe pain. Persons may be given it by their physician’s after suffering a major injury or after surgery. Like other narcotic pain relievers, it can be quite addicting. Narcotic pain relievers are amongst the most abused prescription medications. One of the best ways to overcome an addiction to drugs of this kind is to enter rehab.
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Xanax is a commonly prescribed drug for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. It is quite effective for this purpose and is one of the primary medications given for these conditions, taking over for Valium which was previously the main drug prescribed for anxiety and panic. Xanax, though able to help individuals suffering from the aforementioned, is addicting and thus poses a risk to anyone who takes it. Besides addiction, another major threat is overdose-related death. To avo...
Though many people refer to all drugs as narcotics, this is not accurate. Narcotics are actually opiate-based drugs, which are derived from the poppy seed. They are central nervous system depressants and are often given for both pain and the suppression of coughs. They are extremely effective for these purposes. However, they have the potential to be quite addicting. Narcotic pain relievers are amongst the most abused drugs in the world. Individuals that suffer from addictions...
