Articles Archive for June 2008
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Jennifer B. Baxt, LMFT, LMHC, PA
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I have never agreed with treating opiate addiction by substituting a legal opiate-like drug such as methadone or burpephenorphine for the illegal drug (e.g., heroin). Mostly what these drug treatment programs do is to maintain the patient in a state of physical dependence on the legal drug methadone or buprenorphine.
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Drug addiction is a complex but treatable disease. It is characterized by compulsive drug craving, seeking, and use that persist even in the face of severe adverse consequences. For many people, drug abuse becomes chronic, with relapses possible even after long periods of abstinence.
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I just saw a study reporting serious heart damage to persons aged 18-41 from abuse of amphetamines, namely myocardial infarction (heart attack due to blockage of artery).
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I just wanted to spread the word about the online professional addictions counseling and support services I provide for persons with drug or alcohol problems, or persons with concerns about such problems in someone they care about.
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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, almost 2 million people this year will find themselves entering some kind of rehabilitation for abuse of various drugs or alcohol.
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As the anniversary of a disaster or traumatic event approaches, many survivors report a return of restlessness and fear. Psychological literature calls it the anniversary reaction and defines it as an individual’s response to unresolved grief resulting from significant losses. The anniversary reaction can involve several days or even weeks of anxiety, anger, nightmares, flashbacks, depression, or fear.On a more positive note, the anniversary of a disaster or traumatic event also can provide an opportunity for emotional healing.
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Blood flow is the basis if for life as are the organs that are nourished and sustained by the flow of your blood. All of our bodies healing chemicals are in our blood. The anti-inflammatories, natural pain killer, oxygen, nutrients; anything your body can secrete to heal itself gets to your cells via the “river of blood”.
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The process of making methamphetamine-in both large and small laboratories-involves at least one, and sometimes more than one, stage with a significant risk of explosion and/or fire. Some of the chemicals used to produce methamphetamine have independent toxicity; when combined, they can have serious toxic and explosive effects.
