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If you have a teenager that is struggling with depression, be forewarned there is a good chance your teen could seek drug use as a means to self medicate. While some parents may believe alcohol consumption and drugs are a rite of passage for many teenagers, those teens that suffer from mental distress are more likely to become addicted to alcohol and mood altering drugs. Once these drugs are used there is a great risk of a lifelong addiction.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is an old saying that rings true with depression, teens and drug use. If you notice that your teen is showing signs of depression the sooner you get them treated by a qualified medical professional the better your chances will be at steering your teen away from drug abuse and a lifelong drug dependency on alcohol and other drugs.
Become educated with the reality of depression and do not assume your teens prolonged depression is something your teen can just "snap out of." Clinical Depression is an illness of the brain that is measurable and usually the result of factors like heredity, chemical imbalances and childhood trauma.
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This is a once a month shot that is reported to be a great help to those addicts currently struggling with various addictions. The drug is also available as a 6 month implant for a latter phase in the overall treatment of the addict.
The name of the drug is called Vivitrol and reportedly assists an addict by blocking the “high” the user gets if they have a relapse. This is particularly good news for those who have a high risk of relapse due to being unable to remove themselves entirely from former triggers that often are responsible for relapse.
The drug was tested years ago in a pill form with no real measurable success due to the fact the users were not remembering, or opting not to take the pill. This caused scientists to go back to the drawing board to find a better alternative. Alkermis, Inc. created a longer lasting version to the original pill. A recent study tested this new approach on over 200 opioid addicts in Russia and results revealed that over half of the participants stuck with the therapy during the 6 month trial.
There are many milestones in addiction. It may be easy to become overwhelmed when an addict in recovery looks at life without addiction for days, weeks, months and years. However, the best way to deal with sobriety is to worry about today.
That doesn't mean forgetting about your struggle, or that there won't be challenges ahead, but getting through one day at a time, is the big achievement for an addict in recovery. Don't get caught up in the the fact that you are giving up your 3 six packs a day of beer, or your "x" amount of hits a day. All you have to do is stay clean "today."
It may seem over-simplified, but that is the goal. At the end of each day, you've survived, and you did it, one step at a time, which is better than never taking any steps at all.
Families, keep your addicted loved one that is in recovery focused on getting through each day, not the week or the month of the year. Focus on the now. Today they are sober, when tomorrow comes, we start again, and the longer you stay sober, the better your chances are at a full and long sober life.
One thing that also bears mentioning. Many addicts don't realize just how quickly the quality of their life starts changing once they become clean and sober.
True story: A crack addict and alcoholic went into treatment. Within two weeks of exiting treatment was able to purchase a new truck, return to work, and within two years bought a new home.
Now this may not be typical for everyone, but it just goes to show how fast your life can improve when you are able to look at it clean.
The biggest gift of staying clean is that you family can finally love you, and you can receive and feel it. You're no longer a slave to the craving, and you can feel again.
Image via WikipediaWhile there is a vast amount of information out there on addiction, including televisions shows devoted to helping addicts get clean, there is a great need still for support and help where the family is concerned. Addiction is a family disease/disorder. Families often are caught in a vortex of confusion, pain, fear, shame and guilt when they live within the circle of an addicted loved one. For so many there is a need to protect the addict and a legacy of secrecy is formed.
Families may try desperately to solve the problem on their own with no outside help. Many times to spare themselves and their loved one any embarrassment or shame. However, nothing could be more damaging for the addict or family. This subtle form of enabling may seem an option, but handling something so immense can
rarely be battled without bringing in outside help.
Once this is realized, and help can be gotten for the addicted loved one, what now happens with the family? Families need to address the dynamics of their lives that may have played a part in the addiction. This is no means a blame game, but it is important to identify problem areas that existed. There may be many factors that brought your family and your addicted loved one to this point in their lives. In most families, there is an enabler, an abuser, a user (whether it is drugs, prescription meds, or alcohol), the one in denial, the victim.
In some families there may be one individual that plays several of these roles. Either way, if these members are going to continue to exist in the recovering addicts life, it is imperative that their life changes right along with the addicts, otherwise, the chances of ongoing sobriety is compromised. This why families need support just as much as the addict does. For more information contact: Treatment Solutions Network Family Support
A new study reveals that there is new hope on the horizon for those suffering from heroin addiction. Formerly the usual treatment for addressing addiction to heroin was treatment with methadone or Subutex. These particular treatments mimic the effects a drug user might experience when using Morphine and are also addictive in their own right.
Many recovery programs in fact have been formulated to help the former heroin addict get off of the chemical dependance of methadone. With this risk involved, it was imperative and is imperative that ongoing effects be made to find alternative ways to treat drug addiction. Naltrexone implants are the latest effort in finding a new treatment for heroin dependance and early studies are showing some success.
The new treatment is intended to target those who need to overcome their heroin addiction without resorting to a treatment that has the potential to become addictive as well, (methadone). Naltrexone works completely different from traditional methadone treatments by completely blocking the effect heroin and morphine substances have on the addict. Naltrexone not only blocks the effects of heroin and morphine, but induces a sense of calm in the patient. The blocking effect of this new treatment lessens cravings and physical dependency as well.
Well there are many variable factors that must be taken into account when looking at someone's ability to overcome any addiction. There is a significant risk of relapse for addicts of Heroin and other substances if the following situations are in place:
Returning to the same lifestyle
In almost every recovery process an addict has to make huge changes in their lifestyle. In some cases an addict has to make radical changes which may include disconnecting from old friends, changing jobs, and avoiding or cutting off ties with family members that regularly use drugs, and alcohol. Some addicts choose to move from their homes and/or their state in order to assure their continuing sobriety.
Maintaining friendships with users and dealers
Addicts usually can not maintain friendships with anyone associated with their former life that were directly a part of their descent into addiction. This means friends, partners, dealers, family etc. Continuing connections with these individuals almost always results in a relapse with an addict.
Financial dependance on former enablers
Enablers do almost as much damage as a drug dealer does to the addicts ability to stay clean. Enablers should stick to offering emotional support and encouragement only and can not get back into the enabling role where they support the addict financially. It is too easy for both addict and enabler to slip back into the old habits. Enablers often need counseling themselves to help them come to grips with their very specific reasons that they choose to continue helping an addict in their illness. Many times enablers lack the proper tools and understanding to be able to suddenly quit helping an addict. Enablers are often caught in some sort of addiction themselves to the addict and their lifestyle and cutting off from that addiction for the enabler is often very difficult as well. This is why addiction is referred to as a “family disease.”
Failing to continue with counseling and recovery programs
Once an addict is released from treatment they return to life and leave the safety of a controlled setting. This is where the real challenge begins in their success story. Many addicts will not maintain their sobriety when they stop attending counseling and recovery programs. Add this to a lack of familial support, goals and lifestyle change and you have all the necessary components to assure relapse.
Exposure to old triggers The first six months in an addicts life are the most precarious. Returning to old haunts, passing by familiar stomping grounds, seeing the same friends they got high or drunk with are all known triggers for relapse. Triggers must be avoided at all costs especially early in the recovery. There may be circumstances that force an addict to still encounter certain triggers beyond their control. In these cases it is imperative that the addict have a strong support system and maintain contact and attend meetings and aftercare programs regularly to help them with this problem.
Lack of strong support with family and friends
It can't be said enough, recovering addicts need a strong support system for their success. This may mean a certain amount of sacrifice on everyone's part. Sacrifices may mean avoiding drinking or certain activities yourself that may affect an addicts ability to stay clean and sober. Family gatherings generally have to be alcohol-free, even if your addict has never been an alcoholic, many that relapse simply switch to a new substance to become addicted to.
We live in harsh times, and for children that have to survive these days safely they have to be informed about drugs early in life. While many schools may have anti drug programs implemented, many do not. Let's face it, the once a year "Say No to Drugs" program isn't going to get it. When our youth have to not only face the dangers of drugs on the streets, but often are exposed to them at home, we have to make every effort, every day to protect them from this death sentence of drug addiction.
1. Rally the troops
Get support locally, from your church, your teachers, your neighbors and your family. Have group discussions with your family and the children encouraging everyone to share experiences with the children. 2. Bring it up
Avoiding talking about drugs, or even letting your kid stop you in your tracks with rolled eyes and sighs, is not an option. Whether they realize it or not, by keeping the forum open, you have set the topic free and once they realize you are willing to talk to them and tell them what you know, they will be more likely to open up. 3. Use tools
There are many books, and DVDs on the perils of drug addiction, and use. Watch these with your children and discuss it afterwards. Many libraries have books etc. that you can use to help with your child. If not there are many available online for purchase. 4. Ask Questions
Your child may already know a lot more than you think. Ask questions, pay close attention, sometimes it's what they aren't saying that is the most important. 5. Start early
If you think your children are too young to learn about the dangers of drugs, think again. Most addicts state that they began using and abusing drugs and alcohol by age 12. However there are studies showing that children are beginning much sooner than that in homes where the abuse is already taking place by adults. Why is this relevant to your child? Well these same children go to school with your child and they may introduce your child to drugs even earlier. 6. Get smart
The only way you are going to be really effective in keeping your child safe is when you become educated yourself. Read, research and study all you can. Learn what signs to look for, what symptoms to be on the alert for, and what behaviors can be red flags. If you don't know what you are talking about, it is only a matter of time before your child realizes it, and there goes your credibility. 7. Get real
If you, or a family member is addicted to drugs, whether they are legal prescription medications or not, or if you or a family member has a drinking problem, your child is at a high risk of developing this disease. Protect them at all costs. Many family members that are under the influence abuse children physically, emotionallly, and sexually. 8. Play it safe
Your child will develop a closer relationship to you and be more willing to communicate openly when they feel safe to say what they are thinking and feeling. Getting angry, or talking too much without letting your son/daughter have their say will only discourage them from opening up. They need to know they are safe to talk about anything with you without fear of retribution or punishment. 9. Don't sugar coat
You may feel like softening this topic up for your youngster by saying "drugs are bad, they make you sick," or "you can go to jail for using drugs." However, children can and should know the truth about drugs. Drugs can and will kill, and the only way to be safe is to never start using them. Period. Be blunt, be direct. It's too serious and too deadly to worry about delicate terms and phrases. 10. Get help
If you suspect your child is already abusing drugs and alcohol you must get help NOW. With drug abuse, there may be no tomorrow and so often there isn't. Contact your pediatrician, family doctor, or go to the emergency room if you notice any signs of drug use. The sooner you tackle the problem the better your chances are at being successful.
Image via WikipediaIt can not be stated often enough, that an addict can fall prey to prescription drugs just as easy as any other street drugs. In the right dosage, that which is meant to heal can also be a poison.
Dr. Drew Pinsky stated passionately on CNN how important it is for those recently in treatment as Whitney Houston was, to abstain from alcohol which witnesses claim to have seen the songstress drinking just prior to her untimely death.
Dr. Pinsky reiterated that an addict is never "cured" of the illness, and once a person meets the criteria needed to be admitted into treatment for drug abuse, they can never drink, smoke, inject or use any chemical that alters the mind. Period.
There seems to be a misconception out there about what a recovering addict can and cannot do in terms of lifestyle choices once they complete treatment. The truth is, once an addict, you are an addict for life. Why? There is an actual condition of the brain that will cause an addict to become addicted to any chemical substance they use. See: The Amount of gray matter your brain has plays a role in addiction
There is a drug being administered for the treatment of many addictive pain killers that has some promise. This drug is Suboxone(buprenorphine and naloxone). Traditionally in the past many drugs used to treat addiction to opiates were harsh themselves such as methodone, and ultimately result in a new addiction that must be dealt with. Those living in South Carolina currently addicted to opiates should know there are a wide variety of treatment centers available, see the *links at the bottom of this article for more information.
Suboxone appears to be different in this regard because it has what is referred to as a built in “ceiling effect” which simply means that even if the drugs dosage is increased, it will not improve the effects which make it very difficult if not impossible to become addicted to. Overdoses that are typically seen that are associated with this treatment are due to the patients use of multiple drug intoxication.
Suboxone competes with heroin or opiate painkillers for the same receptors in the brain, alleviating the withdrawal symptoms without producing a “high.” Additionally, there is some evidence to suggest that buprenorphine is effective as an antidepressant. Suboxone comes in both pill and film form and is available by prescription only. Some side effects of the drug are drowsiness, vomitting and respiratory depression. For more information on this treatment, see: Suboxone. *South Carolina Rehab Information
Recently the drug Norco was featured on an episode of A & E's popular show Intervention. In this episode,a young addict named Christina was not only addicted to Norco but also crystal meth. Many may not be familiar with the drug Norco referenced in this episode but it is classified as a narcotic pain reliever. Norco contains a combination of acetominephen and hydrocodone, and is subject to abuse if taken inappropriately.
Norco is also known as the following, Anexsia, Co-Gesic, Hycet, Liquicet, Lorcet, Lorcet Plus, Lortab, Maxidone, Norco, Polygesic, Stagesic, Vicodin, Xodol, Zamicet, Zolvit, Zydone. Norco is for moderate to severe pain.
The acetominephen in the drug alone is not a very powerful painkiller however, when combined with hydrocodone it has the ability of increasing the hydrocodones effect. Norco contains the highest dose of Hydrocodone and the lowest dose of acetaminophen.
Prolonged or inappropriate use of Norco can cause physical dependence, and tolerance to the drug can develop. Norco can cause side effects that impair reactions and thought processes. Care should be taken when driving or performing other tasks that require you to be alert. Norco can pass through breast milk and may be harmful to fetuses. The opiate can cause addiction, withdrawal and breathing problems in newborn babies.
Recovering addicts need a wide assortment of support from their friends and loved ones. Some gifts that may be ideal for an addict is things that keep them busy, inspired and on the right path. Knowing that your friends and family are there to fight the battle with you is great and these gifts will show them just that. If you or someone you know live in South Carolina and need treatment for addiction, see the *link at the bottom of this article for help in your area.
1. Diary or Journal
Writing is just plain good therapy. When a recovering addict begins a new life of sobriety, it is good that they keep a journal. Writing down their thoughts, emotions, and daily goals and triumphs helps them become well balanced.
Believe it or not, keeping an addicts hands busy, is a good thing. With the new friends, support and possible reconnections to friends and family that may have been lost during the addiction, having a scrap book filled with new photos, words of inspiration and new memories to come will keep a recovering addict focus on what it's all about.
3. Gift certificates to Day spas
Pampering a body that has been abused chemically helps it to heal and recover. Showing someone in recovery the importance of self pampering, and self maintenance lets them see that there are rewards for the body that aren't going to eventually kill them. These typically can be found at a day spa in your area. Call and ask ahead about any offers they may currently have.
Uplifting, supportive information never hurt anyone and a recovering addict needs this throughout the course of their life to stay sober and healthy. Books that offer hope and inspiration often keep those in recovery motivated. This book is currently offered at wide variety of book stores, online at Amazon.com as well.
5. Sterling Silver Saint Michael Pendant and chain
Saint Michael is the arch angel and great protector. If ever a person would need to feel the strength and encouragement the story of Saint Michael offers, it is an addict in recovery. If you can, try to print out a small card with the story of Saint Michael on it to give along with the gift. This pendant can be purchased nationwide in almost any jewelry store.
This journal/workbook and dvd is an ideal gift for those in recovery and for each day, there there are inspiring, thought provoking messages. The video features an intimate, candid discussion between best-selling author and recovery advocate William Cope Moyers and a diverse group of people in recovery. By sharing their personal experiences, they give people who are newly sober a breadth of knowledge about what it takes to stay on track. This journal/dvd is currently available at Amazon.com for around $23.00
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Most family members of addicts and alcoholics go through a great deal of stress during the holidays. Whether or not to include an addicted family member to holiday functions, controlling unpredictable behaviors,worrying over missing money and valuables can all be stressful for the family. Some important planning can take place to help make these family occasions less stressful.
Set rules- Make sure if you are hosting any holiday event that includes the presence of your alcoholic or addicted family member that they are well aware of your expectations and respect your rules. Let them know ahead of time what you will and will not tolerate and what will happen should they disrespect your boundaries and rules.
Enlist help- If you have to have addicted/alcoholic members included in family holiday gatherings, enlist the help of other family members to help you. Family can be your eyes and ears to make sure the addict is adhering to your rules and respecting your boundaries. Have a ride home for them lined up with a sober family member if they don't respect the family.
Warn family members- Some friends and family members may not realize what is going on within the family and need to be clued in beforehand. Let them know that there could be some behavior and/or problems at the event and let them know what they can do to prepare should anything go awry.
Mean what you say- Be prepared to follow through on your consequences. Do not let your holidays be ruined by a family member struggling with alcoholism or addiction. If you have to call the authorities do so, and make sure your family members support you. If they can not support your consequences, do not allow them to be a part of the event. Having enablers sabotage your holidays is just unfair to everyone.
Be alcohol free- Do yourself a favor, you're just asking for trouble by having mixed drinks, beer or alcohol present during the holidays when an addict or alcoholic is around. Don't think for one minute a drug user won't drink, especially if they don't have access to their substance of choice.
You would think that recovering addicts would have so much to be thankful for during the holidays that they'd never get depression. We know now that many addicts suffer from depression aside from their addiction, and, in fact a good deal of their addiction stems from self medicating via pain killers. It is really imperative that recovering addicts find strength and help through their sponsors and to also separately have their depression treated. If you or someone you know is suffering from addiction, or depression and live in South Carolina, see the *link at the end of this article.
Holidays seem to pose a lot of risks for depression with recovering addicts. Trying to stay clean and sober when the whole world seems to be celebrating can often affect the addict's ability to be able to withstand the temptations. Loneliness, even coming down off the former high, can bring about powerful feelings of depression. Things that a recovering addict, or their loved one need to pay attention to are the signs and symptoms of depression.
The symptoms are as follows:
Lack of interest in any activities formerly enjoyed. Work, sex, hobbies, etc.
Difficulty focusing on tasks and completing tasks especially those that were easy to complete before. Indecisiveness and confusion.
Excessive tiredness, low energy.
Insomnia or sleeping too much.
Feelings of hopelessness, guilt and unreasonable fears
Committing suicide, or hurting someone.
Loss of weight or gaining weight from either under eating or over eating.
You should be concerned if you are experiencing at least four of these symptoms andif you are experiencing more than four, it is time to seek additional help and support. Depression can be easily treated, and if caught early can be contained in its severity for a recovering addict.
Reports filed at Rock Hill Police Department indicate that several middle school students were involved in the sale and distribution of known narcotics on school grounds. A 14 year old student was seen selling the white powdery contents inside the restroom of Rawlinson Road Middle School. The incident was witnessed by another student who in turn reported the act to a teacher at the school. The teacher promptly confronted the student, and it was determined that the student did attempt to sell an illegal substance. The student in question had on his person a bag filled with a white substance that tested positive as Cocaine.
This is one of several recent reports going on at the middle school level for attempts of distributing drugs either illegal, or prescribed. Everything from birth control to alcohol have been distributed and sold in schools throughout the state. Schools are recommending parents regularly inventory their medicine cabinets, and keep all prescription medicines in a locked place within the home. Students caught in the recent drug selling, will be headed to family court.
The dangers of some of these drugs legal and illegal getting into the wrong hands and being taken are tremendous. Prescription drugs in the wrong hands can be just as lethal as street drugs, depending on the amount taken and by who. What many young people need to realize is taking any medicine that isn't prescribed for them can cause anything from a severe and deadly allergic reaction to any number of health issues. These recent reports further illustrate how important anti-drug education is at the middle schools today. More needs to be done, as these reports show, not enough has been done.
For more information and support see: The Addicted Family.
The holidays for some addicts may be a great challenge to deal with. Parties, family gatherings, the availability of alcohol and other substances can really push a recovering addict to the breaking point. However, the holidays can also offer a unique opportunity for a recovering addict to speak to and make amends with family and friends that may have been hurt or affected by their addiction. *If you live in South Carolina and would benefit from additional family counseling regarding addiction be sure to see the link at the bottom of this article.
An addict in recovery should also be prepared for some backlash, and family members that may drink too much themselves, and suddenly be confrontational. In those situations, it is better to diffuse the situation by leaving than to engage in anything that will be emotionally upsetting as this can all to easily lead to a relapse. Recovering addicts should also be mindful of the fact that there may be family and friends that are potential “triggers.” These may be the people that the addict used to party with, get high with, or even enable them to obtain illegal substances.
It is important for the recovering addict to choose how to deal with the holidays wisely. If it means avoiding those types of situations, then it has to be. Sobriety has to take priority over all else. Plan a separate family get together in an environment that you can control to help. Hosting family gatherings during the holidays in public places, or at your own home may be a help. This way you can avoid triggers, and situations that could impact your sobriety in a negative way.
2011 was certainly a sad year in many regards for the world of entertainment. The world silently stood by and was again witness to the devastation caused by addiction. Many fans and family members as well said goodbye to these celebrities in 2011. Celebrities give a public face to the problems around substance abuse. However, we know that this problem exists everywhere. If you live in South Carolina and are in need of help, please see the link at the bottom of this article.
Mike Starr, an American musician, was best known as the bassist in the band Alice in Chains, died March 8 2011. Starr appeared on the reality television show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in 2010, to address his methadone addiction at the Pasadena Recovery Center where the show is based from. Starr also participated in the reality spin off of the Celebrity Rehab show, Sober House. Xanax and alcohol were found in the musicians body according to toxicology reports.
Jeff Conaway, of the 70's hit movie Grease, was also known for playing a recurring role on the 70's hit show Taxi. Conaway was one of the first celebrities of the year to die. Even though details surrounding his death were not directly due to drug abuse, the actor's depleted health stemmed from a long time addiction to substances. He appeared on the show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and revealed many of his personal demons while seeking help on the show. Dr. Drew Pinsky said Conaway “was a terribly complex case with chronic pain, opiate addiction and severe childhood trauma..” He died at the age of 60.
NHL's Derek Boogaard is just one more death too many lost to overdose of deadly drugs like Oxycontin and alcohol. According to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner, Boogaard's death Friday was due to a deadly mixture of alcohol and the lethal pain killer Oxycontin. On May 13, 2011, Boogaard was found dead on May 13th, 2011 in his Minneapolis apartment by family members. He was found unconscious and not breathing. Minneapolis Fire Department members were the first to arrive, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter. Winehouse was widely known to have struggled with alcoholism and addiction issues since first arriving on the music scene in 2003. Her death was in essence a relapse, and further shows how very dangerous the disease of alcoholism is. On July 23rd 2011, two ambulances were called to Winehouse's home in London. Winehouse was pronounced dead at the scene. The singer died after the resumption of drinking alcohol following a brief period of sobriety. Death by misadventure may be the terminology used, but to many it would be better received and have greater impact to call it more definitively, “death by alcohol poisoning.” Why? Well simply put, words can easily usher those who drink heavily into that perpetual denial they exist in.
Janie Lane
Front man lyricist for the hard rock band Warrant, Janie Lane died on August 10, 2011. Lane was found dead of acute alcohol poisoning at a Comfort Inn hotel in Woodland Hills California. He was 47 years old. Days following the band members death, his sister publicly stated that she felt alcohol played a part in the singers death. Her suspicions proved true when it was later revealed due to an autopsy that alcohol was the main cause for the band members demise.
Sadly this list grows every year. Celebrities that succumb to addiction serve one final service to society, albeit unknowingly, they are the faces of addiction. Proving time and time again that no matter what a person's status, fame or wealth is in life, addiction is blind to it's victims. If you or a loved one is in need of help in South Carolina click on this link for additional help:
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There are many milestones in addiction. It may be easy to become overwhelmed when an addict in recovery looks at life without addiction for days, weeks, months and years. However, the best way to deal with sobriety is to worry about today.
