Types of Drugs
Adderall, amphetamines and drug rehab
Friday, December 11th, 2009The family of amphetamine drugs containg two drugs that are most
commonly abused: dextroamphetamine (adderall) and methamphetamine.
While methamphetamine is more potent than adderall, they effect the
same part of the brain and they both have addiction potential.
When prescribed under the supervision of a medical doctor, adderall is
accepted as safe, and usually doesn’t lead to addiction. When it […]
Crack Addiction Rehabilitation
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008Crack is a form of cocaine which can be smoked instead of snorted. It’s relatively inexpensive and its effects can be felt almost immediately, but they diminish rapidly as well.
While very similar to cocaine, crack is much more addictive and requires an aggressive inpatient rehab program for proper treatment. Crack addiction rehabilitation requires a great […]
Aderrall and Amphetamine Addiction
Sunday, December 16th, 2007Aderrall is an amphetamine, just like meth. Adderall isn’t as potent as crystal meth, but it can cause addiction and it’s fairly easy to obtain. Many people who go to rehab for crystal meth addiction started out using amphetamines like adderall.
Rehab for adderall can help stop a problem that could grow out of control. Because […]
Alcohol as a drug
Friday, December 14th, 2007Alcohol addiction is one of our society’s biggest problems. Alcoholism can lead to serious medical problems in the respiratory system as well as the liver and brain.
Since alcohol is so prevalent in our society, quitting can be a problem - patients will basically always have access to alcohol (it’s not like they can just […]
Oxycontin Addiction
Friday, December 14th, 2007OxyContin is a powerful opiate in the form of a prescription drug. Generally prescribed only rarely for severe pain, when abused, Oxycontin causes uses to become quickly chemically dependent. Like heroin and morphine, Oxycontin is an opiate - a central nervous system depressant.
Oxycontin rehab programs do exist, and they have slightly different features as compared […]
Rehab for Heroin Addiction
Friday, December 14th, 2007Heroin is a powerful drug in the family of opiates; it’s method of action is similar to other opiates like morphine and codeine. Opiates are central nervous system depressants, and they are associated with very poinful withdrawal symptoms.
Finding a heroin rehab center that can address the entire addiction requires a few things. First of all, […]
Crystal Meth Effects
Friday, December 14th, 2007Crystal meth is a powerful drug than can cause addiction and chemical dependency after just a few uses. Crystal meth rehab is a difficult process because of the way the drug changes the chemistry of the brain. Crystal meth effects include increased respiratory stress, a sense of euphoria and increased energy. Crystal meth effects in […]
Cocaine Rehab
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007Cocaine is a illicit drug found generally in the white powdered form. Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant and also a local anesthetic (it was used by dentists long ago). While scientists haven’t associated physical addiction symptoms with cocaine, it’s definitely psychologically addictive. If an individual can;t quit on their own accord, attending a […]