<h1>drug information</h1> <p>drug information</p> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:28:52 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/p_RCdCGTu2g/index.php GLOSSARY A Abstinence:To stop usage of chemicals which a person may have become addicted to. Addict:A person who has a craving for an addictive substance, and is physically or emotionally dependent on that substance on a daily basis. Addiction:A chronic, progressive disease which is characterized by the continuous use of addictive substances such as drugs, alcohol, nicotine, in spite of persistent negative consequences. Addictionology:The s ... Drug Information Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:25:40 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=144 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/2xeQU1cBH_s/index.php Percocet drug addiction treatmentTreatment for Percocet addiction should begin at a medical detoxification facility, where the patient will receive drug addiction treatment care for the management of the withdrawal symptoms. Remember that abruptly stopping the use of Percocet, especially after long-term use, requires professional assistance.After detox, the patient should go directly to a licensed drug addiction treatment facility. Percocet ... Drug Information Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:01:35 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=92 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/5GDD_tbyY_k/index.php Morphine what is morphine For centuries, morphine has been administered as a local anesthesia. Originally drawn from opium in 1805 by a German scientist, morphine is named after the Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams. Like its counterpart members of the opioid family, morphine works on the central nervous system to help with medical matters including: Relief of severe pain Act as a sedative during surgery Provide a supplement to ... Drug Information Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:32:27 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=91 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/M31mDJj-PKM/index.php Lortab What is Lortab Lortab is an oral narcotic analgesic and antitussive drug characteristically given to patients suffering moderate to severe pain. A brand trademark name derived from hydrocodone, it is also used as a cough suppressant and usually administered in tablet or liquid form. Available via a doctor's prescription and effective in its intended purpose of relieving pain, this reprieve is usually short term and sometimes leads users ... Drug Information Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:22:59 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=90 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/GvSNoA3AB40/index.php Ketamine Ketamine Addiction The street drug known as Special K is not manufactured in illegal laboratories; rather, pharmaceutical  Ketamine is obtained during burglaries of veterinary clinics and evaporated to a liquid (Special K), then drying the liquid and mincing the resulting residue to powder. Special K is typically snorted, swallowed or injected when in its liquid{sidebar id=1} form. Some abusers of the drug sprinkle the powder form o ... Drug Information Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:48:31 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/cKm2Z5xO4U8/index.php GHB What is GHB( Date Rape Drug) Gamma hydroxyl butyrate, commonly referred to as GHB, is a central nervous system depressant that is naturally manufactured by the body to assist with normal metabolism. A common degreasing solvent, GHB is sometimes marketed as a vitamin supplement and amino acid and is popular with some body builders and weight lifters who mistakenly believe it to be a helpful anabolic agent. In reality, GHB has no medicinal ... Drug Information Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:39:01 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=88 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/V_fUmii3lFw/index.php Dexedrine What is Dexedrine? Dexedrine is an amphetamine, a member of a group of medicines known as central nervous system stimulants. A prescription diet pill used in the mid to late 20th century to induce decreased appetite in obese patients, Dexedrine is highly addictive. It produces enhanced energy levels in those taking it, allowing them to stay awake longer, get more done, and, initially, cause euphoria. Patients diagnosed with the sle ... Drug Information Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:30:32 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=87 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/TwPfD3iqqjI/index.php Demerol what is demerol Demerol is a narcotic with therapeutic and analgesic effects similar to those of morphine. It is used to relieve moderate to severe pain and its effects are felt 10-15 minutes after ingestion, lasting up to four hours. Prescribed in pill and syrup forms, Demerol is mentally and physically addictive. Ongoing use of Demerol leads to tolerance and, potentially, dependence. Demerol should be taken only if prescribed by a ... Drug Information Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:21:40 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=86 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/wzlhx4B0NF0/index.php Darvocet Side Effects Darvocet is a narcotic an analgesic medication commonly prescribed as part of a treatment regimen to manage pain. Its chemical structure is similar to that of the synthetic narcotic methadone. Darvocet should always be taken as prescribed by a reputable physician and never shared with others or taken in doses exceeding those prescribed. Like other pain medications, Darvocet is highly addictive, psychologically and phys ... Drug Information Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:11:49 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=85 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/J1UvcO4YRDE/index.php Ativan What is Ativan? The drug Ativan, a benzodiazepine, is a prescription anti-anxiety medication that works as a sedative, mild tranquilizer and central nervous system depressant. Ativan, the brand name for Lorazepam, is usually taken in either pill form or injected as a liquid. Depending on the method of ingestion, Ativan's effects are usually immediate when administered intravenously, after half an hour when injected into the muscle and ... Drug Information Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:05:26 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=84 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/0kw33NoCSGY/index.php Ambien Ambien Side Effects Ambien is a drug that works to sedate and ease sleep disorders. Commonly known as a hypnotic, Ambien provides symptomatic relief from insomnia, which is usually caused by the presence of hyperactive and unstable chemical activity in the brain. Ambien produces an initial calming effect and subsequent sleep. Despite medical indications and emphasis as a short-term treatment option, chronic insomnia sufferers sometimes ... Drug Information Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:40:47 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=83 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/gWliv18zGK4/index.php &nbsp;&nbsp;Xanax Drug Addiction TreatmentDrug treatment for xanax addiction should begin at a medically supervised detoxification center, where the patient will receive professional drug addiction care for the management of its withdrawal symptoms. The detox process may last on average 10 to14 days, after the detox period, the patient should go directly to a licensed drug treatment center where they will be taught how to cope with their disease. ... Drug Information Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:21:56 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=69 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/nEcAJYKq8h0/index.php    Oxycontin drug addiction treatmentTreatment for oxycontin addiction should begin at a medically supervised detoxification center, where the patient will receive professional drug addiction treatment care for the management of the withdrawal symptoms. After the detox period, the patient should go directly to a licensed drug treatment facility. Oxycontin addicts should consider remaining in a drug addiction treatment program longer than ... Drug Information Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:18:04 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=68 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/Ipq1UatjY3k/index.php hydrocodone drug addiction treatmentHydrocodone addiction can begin unintentionally because over time a tolerance for the drug develops. Drug addiction treatment for hydrocodone drug addiction should begin in a medical detoxification facility, where drug addiction treatment professionals can help manage the withdrawal symptoms. After detox, admittance to a drug addiction treatment center is the best course to take.   Drug addiction recove ... Drug Information Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:13:57 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=67 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/pCGWAql5Irc/index.php PCP What is PCP Typically appearing as a white crystal-like powder with a distinct bitter taste, PCP readily dissolves in alcohol or water and is also available in liquid, tablets, capsules or colored powders (after being mixed with dyes in the black market). The street names associated with it include "angel dust," "embalming fluid," "rocket fuel," "wack," "ozone," "super grass," and "killer weed," the latter two when it is blended with marij ... Drug Information Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:49:26 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/CwrbzS3Hc1Y/index.php Methadone &amp; Addiction Treatment was first manufactured during World War II by the Germans following an acute shortage of the painkiller morphine. In 1947 it was introduced in the United States as an analgesic primarily used to treat drug addictions and is only made available through prescription.   How methadone works to treat addiction A high dose of methadone works to block the effects of heroin use, thereby discouraging its continued ... Drug Information Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=65 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/hyEMqktQoNI/index.php Ecstasy ( XTC) (MDMA) drug addiction treatmentDrug treatment programs for Ecstasy drug addiction follow the same principles that are effective for drug addiction treatment and alcohol addiction treatment. Drug addiction recovery support groups are effective in combination with drug treatment programs to support long-term, drug-free addiction recovery. Ecstasy is a synthetic, psychoactive drug that is chemically similar to amphetamines and mescali ... Drug Information Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:05:28 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=64 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/__Y58jetgZg/index.php Marijuana Cannabis sativa is the plant responsible for the production of one of the most commonly abused drugs in the United States - marijuana. Shredding and drying primarily its leaves and stems, rolling in cigarette papers and smoking creates an intoxicating end product that has occupied the lifestyles of many a drug addict.This extremely potent and illicit drug is probably "the gateway" for the rise in numbers of drug users over many decades ... Drug Information Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:03:02 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=63 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/9Nf4115G2rY/index.php What is LSD? Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a potent mood altering drug discovered in 1938 by Albert Hofmann, a chemist at the Sandoz pharmaceutical laboratory in Switzerland. Derived from lysergic acid originating from ergot, a fungus that grows on rye grass, LSD is an odorless, colorless hallucinogen that leaves a slight tart taste when administered through the mouth(acid)Its structural resemblance to a certain chemical compound foun ... Drug Information Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:01:42 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/tJzxhkZEp4I/index.php Inhalants Sniffing &amp; Huffing are a varied assortment of both household and commercial products that comprise volatile solvents, gases and nitrites. These can be inhaled from a container, by sniffing and huffing with intoxicantion being the primary goal. The variety of inhalants is broadly categorized as: a)Liquids that vaporize at room temperature such as paint thinners and removers, nail polish removers, dry-cleaning fluids, ... Drug Information Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:59:32 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/JeO9C-dsyZg/index.php Heroin drug addiction treatmentTreatment for heroin drug addiction should begin at a medically supervised detoxification center, where the patient will receive professional drug addiction treatment care for the management of  withdrawal symptoms. After detox, the patient should go directly to a licensed drug addiction treatment facility. Heroin addicts should consider remaining in a drug addiction treatment program longer than the traditi ... Drug Information Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:56:42 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=60 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/ztjLygCabfU/index.php  Cocaine Drug Addiction Treatment Residential drug addiction treatment for cocaine and crack addiction is highly recommended.Upon admittance to a licensed drug addiction treatment center, cocaine addicts are attended to by drug addiction treatment professionals to help them deal with the depression and mood swings that follow stopping the use of the drug.A powerful and addictive stimulant, cocaine is one of the oldest known drugs in the worl ... Drug Information Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:55:49 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/3SXpVrUPUJw/index.php benzodiazepines&nbsp;Viewed as central nervous system depressants, benzodiazepines (benzos) are the designated prescription for people suffering anxiety, panic attacks, stress and brain hyperactivity. Their therapeutic effect helps to slow down an individual's brain activity. Examples include Valium, Ativan, Centrax, Prosom, Halcyon, Dalmane, Librium and Xanax. These drugs act as sedatives, inducing sleep for those suffering insomnia and helping ... Drug Information Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:54:45 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=58 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/584aRPQSWzI/index.php Alcoholism Alcoholism & Alcohol Treatment Treatment for alcohol addictionor treatment for alcoholism is the first step in beginning a lifetime in recovery. Although alcohol addiction is defined as a chronic, progessive and possibly fatal disease; treatment for alcohol addiction can often arrest this condition and a lifetime in recovery is possible. Alcohol treatment centers may aid the recovery of alcoholism and alcohol treatment Alcohol is ... Drug Information Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:46:24 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=57 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ijoomla/tikomh11223344/Types_of_Drugs/~3/M7hQxNshQvg/index.php crystal meth drug addiction treatment Methamphetamine is an addictive stimulant that strongly activates certain systems in the brain, stopping the use of crystal meth usually requires drug addiction treatment in a licensed drug treatment facility. Most methamphetamine addicts need extended rest in the early days following stopping the use of the drug. Sleep and rest are 2 terms not in the meth addict's vocabulary. Methamphetamine is closel ... Drug Information Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:33:15 +0100 http://www.addiction-treatment-central.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55