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Synthetic Drugs

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Synthetic Drugs

Is the name of a large group of substances produced by chemical synthesis known as Ecstasy, GHB, stamina, PCP or angel dust. Stimulants or hallucinogenic effects, are in the market in different forms: tablets, capsules, powders or liquid.

The immediate effects of ecstasy are: sociability, euphoria, increased self-esteem, talkativeness, chills, nausea, dehydration, tremors, among others. In the long term effects of depression, anxiety disorders and sleep disorders, panic attacks, aggressiveness, and visual or auditory hallucinations.

GHB and PCP angel dust or have similar effects to ecstasy, produce addiction and severe brain damage and physical, so more information is relevant, because it is produced in clandestine laboratories and the materials used in its manufacture are highly harmful.

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Cocaine

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Cocaine

It is a potent central nervous system stimulant and one of the most addictive and dangerous drugs. This is a drug that is obtained from the chemical processing of the leaves of the coca bush, there are different preparations such as powder cocaine or cocaine hydrochloride, is often consumed snorted or injected, sometimes mixed with heroin. There is also basuko or coca paste and crack or cocaine base.

Drug addicts often call by different names cocaine: coca, parakeet, farlopa, markets, white lady, snow. Its main effect is to increase the activity of the dopamine neurotransmitter system that modulates body processes, such as state motor excitation, increased activity, emotional changes, increased heart and respiratory rates. Its use can cause physical damage and brain, also causes addiction, brain bleeding, impotence, infertility, hallucinations and psychosis.

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I know if my child is using drugs

Monday, July 5th, 2010

child using drugs

Addiction to alcohol, cannabis, cocaine and synthetic drugs is a problem facing society, understand their effects and help in preventing damage.

Drug use affects consumers, families, friends, coworkers. It is a problem that concerns the whole society. Although there are civil associations and NGOs to prevent and detect the problem, emphasis should be placed on the information to the public about the types of drugs, their myths, effects, and above all, how to prevent consumption.

Currently there are assistance programs that focus on prevention and awareness of society in the use of drugs, besides that it has sought to improve the system to diagnose and treat the problem in its infancy. As he advanced at the same time society is changing and what was for criminals and outcasts, as the drug, now linked with the culture of leisure and fun.

It has also sought to lower the damage on people who drink or are in the process of rehabilitation and to reintegrate into society and the workplace. However, although there are control and prevention measures, the society must not lower our guard.

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Characteristics of drug addiction treatment

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

drug addiction treatment

The fundamental characteristics of drug addiction treatment, consist of a series of consultations and medical interventions for the patient. In these sessions, medical, which can be given in different ways, seeks to support the addict in order to rehabilitate.

They are different techniques and forms of rehabilitation, adapting to the emergency department patient dependency, the risk of it and the properties of substances consumed. In turn, there are also differences according to the forms that can be used, according to the characteristics of each individual. There are treatments that, in most cases are characterized by individual. (more…)

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Alternative Treatment for Drug Abuse

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Drug AbuseThe best drug treatment in preventing young people is, no doubt about this, the statistics say. The aim should be to guide the youth towards a real awareness of the effects of drugs, so as to prevent the root from the possibilities of pursuing the habit.

There is no government, no science, no person is found the perfect formula to get off drugs, and while both guys are still victims of this scourge, a product of ignorance that does not let them see the enormous effects that drugs cause.

Effects of marijuana

* Depression.
* Melancholy.
* Hallucinations.
* Panic.
* Paranoia.
* Increased appetite.
* Bronchitis.
* Reduction of natural defenses.
* Decreased testosterone synthesis resulting impotence. (more…)

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Rehabilitation clinics in Argentina

Friday, March 19th, 2010

* Nurture ADDICTIONS REHABILITATION CENTER. Valdenegro 2559. Villa Urquiza – Buenos Aires. Phone (011) 4544-7154

* THE REPAIR THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY. Mendoza 2812. Belgrano – Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Phone (011) 4780-3029

* Cumelen. Av Ituzaingó 94. Olavarria – Buenos Aires. Telephone (02284) 44-6202

* CENTER RIVADAVIA. Austria 1851. Recoleta – Buenos Aires. Phone (011) 4826-7778

* APTASALUD. D Av Libertador 1120. Vicente Lopez – Buenos Aires. Phone (011) 4797-7613

* FOUNDATION CHALLENGE TO LIFE. Club Road and Street T 226 – Carlos T Sourigues – Buenos Aires. Phone (011) 4223-0655

* AUCANADA ADDICTIONS CARE. Jaramillo 2324 Piso 8. Department B – Buenos Aires. Phone (011) 4702-1128 (more…)

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Abuse of Alcohol Causes Health Problems for our bodies

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

We have seen that alcohol causes more and more addicted to excess on different types of drugs. Thus, drug and alcohol abuse are often intertwined, as consumption of one unit leads to another easily. We have seen that people who are serious forms of abuse of prescription get food and medicine also tend not report drug use than those who do not drink at all.

It is generally accepted that alcohol consumption would be reduced by the consumption of other types of drugs, then often. But these days we have seen increased use of prescription drugs, as an attempt to get the abuse of alcohol caused health problems, the person. (more…)

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Rehabilitation of Cocaine Treatment

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

People who can cocaine rehabilitation can offer them the best ways to clean. The attempt to stop using cocaine, after a person is an employee can be very difficult. In some cases it may be impossible. A person may be so far away that will help only an external source.

Before a person can expect a base , they must first cleanse the system, the influence of cocaine. The doctor will examine and assess your particular situation. Assess history of physical and mental, with the last day of cocaine abuse. This will help a recovery plan for cocaine addiction in detoxification, is a safe and painless, until you’re ready to begin your treatment plan. (more…)

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Information about treatment for cocaine addiction

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

nformation about treatment for cocaine addiction

Cocaine, a stimulant, mimics the effects of chemicals produced in the brain to send messages of pleasure, reward center in the brain. Like adrenaline, cocaine increases heart rate, blood pressure and respiration rate. Feelings when arousal is too high, anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, and anger can produce progress on the potentially fatal attacks and stroke.

Treatments for Drug addiction vary on many factors including the severity and duration of symptoms, the amount of damage caused by cocaine, and recovery. The most common symptoms of addiction are generally noted the desire for drugs, irritability, loss of energy, depression, anxiety, tremors want too much or insomnia, nausea and palpitations, sweating, hyperventilation, increased appetite and sleep. These symptoms can usually take several weeks – even after cessation of cocaine. (more…)

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Heroin Addiction is a Huge Problem

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Heroin addiction is a huge problem in today’s world. One reason is the purity of drugs has increased in recent years but also because our young have begun abusing heroin more frequently.

Do you know who is connected to the supply of heroin? Here are some tips that can help.

1. First, find how the use of heroin.

2. Treatment of being subjected to – personally recommend the treatment of heroin addicts.

3. Solicit the support – I have found NA to a great support system.

4. Personal Growth – mentally, spiritually and physically. (more…)

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