SPEAKING OF ADDICTION

Crystal Methamphetamine Addiction Recovery

2010-09-18T17:18:00.000-07:00

Getting addicted to crystal meth is an easy thing to do. Oftentimes, there are people who find themselves addicted and they do not even realize it. Crystal meth denial is strong, but it can be broken through if you know what to look for or if you get help. This happens to both genders as well as a variety of ages. A lot of users attempt to quit crystal methamphetamine, but they do not know

Suboxone Resources: Quit Opiates With Suboxone/Buprenorphine/Subutex

2010-07-31T13:37:00.000-07:00

Quit Opiates with SuboxoneAddiction to opiates is hard to kick. There is a specialness about many opiate addict, an inherent trait of pain, that adds to the difficulty they face when try to quit opiates. Heroin, Oxycontin, and other opiates are very easy to get addicted to and then extremely hard to stop. One aspect that makes it hard to quit opiates is because of the withdrawal. It is

VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Pinsky - Is It Good for Addiction?

2010-02-13T12:45:00.000-08:00

The third season of VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Pinsky started in the beginning of January. If you haven't seen this show you should give it a try. I find that different people have different reactions. If you are unfamiliar with addiction and drug abuse you may find it overdone. The truth though is that it is real people going through real detox and treatment. There is one camp

Chronic Pain Issues in Recovery

2010-01-23T17:08:00.000-08:00

Chronic pain is a serious and sensitive issue without the added stress of being in recovery from alcohol and drugs. Everyone does recovery differently and for those who attend 12 step meetings there is a lot of pressure to be perfect in your recovery. According to Narcotics Anonymous as long as you are taking your medication as prescribed, according to the label and doctor's orders, then you

Writing About Addiction Without Triggering Drug Cravings

2010-01-09T10:37:00.000-08:00

If you're an addict who reads about addiction it is quite hard to do it sometimes without being severely triggered by people with good intentions. So often I see someone who has written an article or web page about getting clean, stopping a drug cold turkey, finding a rehab, and then they put big pictures of the drug or syringes on the article. It goes from being helpful to harmful. This

Are crystal meth and methadone the same drug?

2009-12-29T23:09:00.000-08:00

No. Crystal meth and methadone are not the same drug, but it is a very common misconception. This misconception is very dangerous. In fact, they are nearly opposite of each other. Crystal meth is a strong stimulant. Other names for crystal meth are ice, crank, speed, shit, tweak, glass, tina, g, and I'm sure many other slang name. Methadone is a nartoctic pain medication that is in an

Staying Sober During the Holiday Season

2009-11-22T02:41:00.000-08:00

The holidays are a heck of a time for alcoholics and drug addicts. New Year's Eve is one of the most dangerous days on the road because of drunk driving. Christmas and other holiday parties are the norm from dress up Halloween parties to the culmination on December 31. Because of all the cheer or stress the temptation to drink or use drugs is very strong. After the first of the year is also a

Cocaine Causes Cognitive Problems

2009-10-24T03:10:00.001-07:00

A new animal study released October 23, 2009 confirms that cocaine users/abusers experience severe cognitive problems related to their cocaine use. The Science Daily article stated, "Cocaine users display a range of cognitive deficits, including problems with decision-making, planning, and memory. The greater these deficits, the more likely treatment will fail." The findings are compiled from

Dislike the Addiction not the Person

2009-09-30T23:27:00.000-07:00

Before you hate an addict, STOP. Think! Use your reason. You know that you've wondered about "these" people and why "they" can't "just stop" ruining themselves, doing drugs, committing crimes, lying, hurting you...What makes a person want something so badly they will give up all dignity (in some cases) for tiny specks of powder, empty prescription bottles, no more glamor alcohol? Try to

Spotting crystal methamphetamine addiction denial

2009-08-29T19:15:00.000-07:00

Crystal methamphetamine does not discriminate. It has many nicknames including meth, ice, crystal, crank, tweak, shards, g, glass, and Tina. Denial is hard to break once a person starts abusing meth or becomes addicted. Addicts use justifications to enable them to keep using so it's important to realize what you hear or say might be coated in addiction and not reality. Denial covers reality

Can't Michael Jackson's Drug Addiction Help Others

2009-07-11T00:36:00.000-07:00

With the recent death of Michael Jackson and the uncovering of the depth of his drug problem, it's clear Michael was an addict. I've seen in the news that he went to drug rehab some time ago for his addiction to prescription pain medication, but what seems very clear to me is that for whatever the reasons treatment didn't work for him. In the weeks to come we will undoubtedly be inundated with

Does it Flip a Switch or Did the Light Go Off?

2009-07-06T11:00:00.000-07:00

Researchers hooked rats on drugs without using any. What? How is that possible? Well, it seems to be a biological breakthrough in finding out what's going on inside the head of a drug addict -- biologically speaking. Many people have probably heard an addict or alcoholic describe their compulsive drug use as "a switch being flipped" and it seems that is what's happening.This research gives

The Truth About Strawberry Quick Crystal Meth (For Your Kids)

2009-06-29T12:21:00.000-07:00

Strong warnings about Strawberry Quick, also known as Strawberry Meth, began in 2007 and spread fast over the internet and television. The warnings reported drug dealers are manufacturing a new type of crystal methamphetamine that specifically targets children. The warning was revamped and sent out as a Halloween scare. Crystal methamphetamine is a dangerous, and highly addictive stimulant drug

No, this time is it.

2009-06-22T11:44:00.000-07:00

"This is the last time." It's a common phrase for many addicts. And, in truth, it is probably one of the most genuine statements spoken because the intent behind the words is usually just that one last time. Of course, this isn't to say that some don't lie behind it, but it's not those people I'm talking about. Many addicts really think it's going to be the last one...the last drink, the last

Are You Really Just Shy - Identifying Social Phobia

2009-06-21T02:00:00.000-07:00

Social phobia also called Social Anxiety Disorder is miserable for the person who suffers from it. Oftentimes it can go unidentified or noticed and passed off as a person's shyness or even quirkiness. This phobia or disorder can wreck havoc and prevent a person from engaging in everyday social activities so it is essential to identify it so that treatment can occur....continue reading for

Watch The Cleaner

2009-06-21T01:39:00.000-07:00

A junkie who survived, made it out, made it through and is now helping other addicts get clean. Yes, it's only an A&E television series, but it's based on the stories of a real man who helps produce the shows. It is not always a show of happy endings and recovery wrapped up in a bow. I like this because it's real. Of course, I wish happy endings for every addict that tries to crawl out, but

Finding Compassion for Addicts

2009-06-20T03:02:00.000-07:00

Addiction is a brain disease. It is estimated that only 10% of the people who need alcohol or drug treatment actually get help. The stigma attached to being an addict is greater than that of being an alcoholic and only gets worse depending on the drug and route of administration....continue reading this article.

About the Speaking of Addiction Blog

2009-06-19T12:45:00.001-07:00

Addiction comes in many forms. Often hand in hand with addiction comes judgment and many other social constructs and emotions. In this blog I'll be exploring many of these things and more. There will be focus on specific drugs and how they affect the brain, but there will never be any pictures of drugs or paraphernalia. While this is an educational and informative site it is a personal belief

Speaking of Addiction Privacy Policy

2009-06-19T00:01:00.000-07:00

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