Treatment of Crystal Meth Addiction
What is Crystal Meth? Crystal Meth is the name given to a crystalline form of the synthetic drug methamphetamine and is thought to resemble naturally occurring rock crystals, hence the “street” names it goes by such as ice or glass. It is injected, snorted as powder, smoked or ingested as pills. Given its properties and […]
Smoking Cessation and Addiction Treatment
People smoke tobacco for the nicotine the plant contains. Due to its effects on the brain, nicotine has mood-altering properties. Unusually, it has both stimulant and sedative effects. It is highly addictive. No longer considered an aid to recovery from other substances Smoking tobacco is prevalent among people suffering from mental ill health and Substance Use Disorder. Until fairly recently, […]
Treatment for Marijuana Addiction
There remains some question as to whether marijuana or cannabis is truly addictive. However, there is no doubt that significant numbers of people do develop a problematic relationship with the drug, including dependence. As a consequence, the diagnostic term “marijuana use disorder” has been coined. The brain adapts to chronic use of marijuana As with […]
The Heroin Detoxification Process
Heroin, also known as diamorphine is derived from the drug morphine, which is extracted from the opium poppy. Heroin is an opioid used for its euphoric or painkilling effects in the brain. It is highly addictive. Regular use of heroin will lead to an increase in tolerance whereby more and more is needed to get […]
Alcohol detox – Manage with care
Large numbers of people are unaware of the risks involved in the withdrawal from alcohol for people who have developed dependency or addiction. Over time the central nervous system adjusts its neurochemistry to the repeated consumption of alcohol. The brain adapts to the presence of the toxin ethanol such that it comes to “expect” its […]