Risk Factors for an Addiction

June 5, 2014

Risk Factors for an Addiction-Drug Addiction

The risk for drug addiction are many and known to many, precaution must be taken early

We all live in an environment where nearly everything is addictive and knowing the root causes and the risk factors that can lead to drug addiction so that we can take early precaution. Nonetheless it is also important to clarify that a risk factor is just an indicator for an addiction and not an actual cause of addiction.

Risk factors are contributors to the likelihood of someone developing an addiction. This doesn’t mean that they will become an addict rather that they are susceptible to doing so. These are used by rehabilitation centers, clinics and online sources as a means of determining the causes of a person’s addiction and planning their treatment.

Risk factors include:

Environment
Genetics
Personality
Social isolation
Injury, illness or disease
Type of substance

Environment

This includes family life, surroundings, friends, education and employment.

Risk Factors for Addiction-Family life/surroundings

If you come from a stable family background then there is probably less chance of you developing an addiction although drug addiction can affect any background. However, if you live in a place where drug addiction is seen as acceptable or happens on a regular basis then this can be a risk factor. Being brought up in a house in which drug addiction is prevalent and seen as the norm may encourage you to think the same.

Risk Factors for Addiction-Friends

Your friends often have a major influence over what you say and do and if they engage in drug taking then there is strong chance that you will do the same. Peer group pressure is difficult to resist and many people find themselves undertaking activities they may never have contemplated in order to be part of the group.

Smoking, drinking or taking drugs are often seen as forms of rebellion, growing up or as means of ‘proving’ yourself. This may be more of an issue for young men who traditionally have consumed large amounts of alcohol as a statement of masculinity. In other words, you are more of a man if you can hold your drink.

However, ‘binge drinking’ has become more of a problem amongst young women with the rise of the ‘ladette’ and the resulting behavior that goes with this tag. Young women are consuming more alcohol than before which may be storing up problems in the future.

Risk Factors for Addiction-Education

Young people like to experiment with drink, drugs or cigarettes but they may also feel compelled to do so especially if their group of friends already does so. Smoking behind the bike sheds was something that many people tried when they were at school but nowadays it is not uncommon for drugs or alcohol to be consumed on school premises. Many pupils will openly smoke on their way to and from school as well as during the day.

Risk Factors for Addiction-Employment

If you are employed in a company where drug use is common amongst employees or the nature of the job results in people using drugs or alcohol as a means of coping then it can be hard to resist. People under extreme stress or who work in physically and emotionally challenging roles can turn to alcohol or drugs as a way of relieving their stress. Ironically, doctors have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse.

Risk Factors for Addiction-Genetics

It has been suggested that our genetics play in part in whether we will become addicts or not. Experts claim that some people inherit genes which increase their vulnerability to drug addiction or their brain chemistry functions in such a way that they are drawn towards certain substances.

Risk Factors for Addiction-Personality

There are people with a particular type of personality who are more susceptible to addiction than others. This includes people who have a nervous or anxious disposition, lack confidence or find it difficult to control their temper. If you have low self-esteem, find it difficult to make friends or say no then you may be at greater risk.

Social isolation

An addiction such as alcohol or drugs can help someone who is lonely, feels isolated or who has withdrawn themselves from society. In this sense their addiction is seen as a ‘comforter’ or a ‘coping mechanism’ and in their own minds enables them to cope.

Injury, illness or disease

An addiction can develop from legitimate substances such as prescription drugs. These are prescribed to treat an illness or injury but people can become dependent upon these. It is only when the drug is withdrawn or the dose reduced that a problem comes to light.

Risk Factors for Addiction-Type of substance

Some drugs are more addictive than others. Drugs such as cocaine, heroin or nicotine can cause an addiction the first time they are used whereas others will lead to a dependency over a period of time, e.g. prescription drugs. Addiction is often the result of more than one factor. These risk factors plus a vulnerable personality can lead to an addiction. Having known these risk factors we as a society and as a nation extending to the world over must take appropriate measures to ensure that we stop this menace permanently. To effectively do this we need the professional opinion of expert. For instance doctor Dalal Akoury the chief executive and Founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center is one of the best practicing doctor globally that has offered addiction treatment naturally offering her exclusive NER Recovery Treatment to other physicians and health care professionals through training, clinical apprenticeships, webinars and seminars. Anyone suffering for from whatever kind of addiction at whatever stage will get real professional touch from the expert and within no time you will be back on track living your life to the fullest.

Risk Factors for an Addiction-Drug Addiction

Who is addicted to drugs

June 4, 2014

Who is addicted to drugs-Addiction Discussed?

It matters most who is addicted to drugs. Today even very young people are addicts

Everyone would want to be free to enjoy all that life can offer without any unjust limits put to them. This is a worthy desire and failure to grant it would only mean that there is a problem somewhere that needs to be solved for people to live and enjoy life to the fullest. Those problems or hindrances can be physical, emotional or mental. One of those life hindrances is addiction. It can come in so many ways but the bottom line is that when it is present the addicted person and the people around him or her are not happy and so the full life enjoyment is affected. We want to understand this problem by discussing and answering the question who is addicted to drugs.

Many people suffering from addiction are always in self-denial making it difficult to help them and so the most important thing is that of recognizing you have an addiction. How then to you get to know that you are addicted to something? Having an addiction means that you are controlled by your need for a particular substance to satisfy cravings and prevent withdrawal symptoms. When things have got to the point that you are unable to get through the day without for example a drink, a cigarette then you have a problem.

Addiction is not about the quantity of drugs you take, it is not about the amount of cigarettes you smoke, the number of drinks you have it is to do with the effects of taking a particular substance. Basically, if your addiction is the focus of your life then you need to seek treatment.

Who is addicted to drugs-Is dependency the same as an addiction?

Differentiating these two is very tricky as some people see the two terminologies as interchangeable whereas others argue that they are separate conditions.

Addiction occurs when something you do on a casual basis becomes a habit which you are unable to break. So if you enjoy going out for a few drinks a couple of nights in the week but this becomes every night then it can be said that you have developed an addiction.

Dependency then occurs if you feel unable to cope without access to a substance or if you suffer from withdrawal symptoms if you do. This is often the case if your addiction has been present for a long period of time.

Some experts argue that you can be dependent on a substance without becoming an addict. But can one become an addict without having a dependency? This can be confusing sometimes, one explanation is that someone can be taking a prescription drug for a long period of time and have developed a dependency on that drug. In this situation they have been taking a legitimate drug but their body has adapted to the dosage and requires higher doses in order to achieve the same effect. But they do not achieve a ‘high’ or a feeling of elation (‘buzz’) or any other extreme reaction.

Dependency can occur with other activities such as shopping, internet use, chocolate, food, gambling etc. Nonetheless if these are withdrawn then the person concerned doesn’t experience any physical withdrawal symptoms. They might feel peeved or frustrated – for example not being able to indulge their taste for retail therapy, but it will not affect their health.

However, an addiction causes physical and psychological changes in the body and removing the source of this or going without results in withdrawal symptoms such as the shakes, nausea, insomnia, irritability and paranoia. Examples of this include cigarettes, drugs and alcohol. Another aspect is that many people consider an ‘addiction’ to be more severe than dependency. Many people have a mental image of a ‘drug addict’ as someone who leads a sordid lifestyle, injecting themselves with drugs and generally, at rock bottom. They are often seen as a hopeless case and less worthy of help than someone with a dependency.

Who is addicted to drugs-Addiction v dependency?

If you are still confused between the two then consider this:

Do you need that substance to relieve pain due to a chronic illness or injury, e.g. painkillers, prescription drugs etc. This will enable you to function as normal but without any changes in mood or behavior. Or
Do you experience physical and mental cravings for that substance which you know will give you a ‘buzz?’ This substance will satisfy your cravings and give you that feeling of euphoria that you cannot do without.

If you considered the first then you could be said to have a dependency. But if you answered the second then you may have an addiction. If you are still wondering then have a look at some of the possible signs of addiction to help you have our question who is addicted answered

Who is addicted to drugs-Signs of addiction?

Reduced or loss of appetite
Weight loss
Headaches
Dry mouth
Nausea and/or vomiting
Tiredness
Insomnia
Mood swings
Anger
Irritability and frustration
Lack of patience with one’s self and others
Lack of concentration
Paranoia
Neglecting your appearance/poor personal hygiene

These are physical and mental signs of an addiction however there are also social changes to consider such as withdrawing from other people, lack of interest in what they do, not wanting to socialize or mixing with people who you might have considered ‘undesirable’ before now.

If you find that you are spending vast amounts of money on your addiction or other people consider you to have become unreliable or untrustworthy then this also indicates a problem.

Have your colleagues at work noticed a difference in you? Is timekeeping a problem? Do you find that you have trouble concentrating at work or are bad tempered or moody?

Finally, do you feel you are losing control? It is often the case that friends or family members will tell you if they think you have an addiction rather than you recognizing this for yourself. But it is important for you to admit that you have a problem and want to give up. This will be difficult but the first and most important step in the treatment process is realizing that you are an addict – whether that is caffeine, tobacco, alcohol or ‘soft/hard’ drugs. With the first step taken the second will be for the expert to take over and at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under Doctor Akoury’s care you will meet not just expert but caring ones who will focus on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE

Who is addicted to drugs-Addiction Discussed?

Treatments for alcohol addiction, abuse and dependency

June 4, 2014

Treatments for alcohol addiction, abuse and dependency-Part Three

Surely our children can not be victims of alcohol abuse we can together do something

As I said in the last post effective treatment of alcoholism or alcohol addiction starts from within the addict. It is the most important step for the healing process to begin and it can only begin with the alcoholic acknowledging and admitting that they have a problem and that they need help. Once this is done then the next step is help and support and in this area we will bring onboard only real and experienced experts in this field of addiction. Doctor Akoury has been in this field for over three decades and will be very instrumental is helping you get better the natural way. But before that let us get back to alcohol addiction as a medical condition which requires experts’ attention. Defeating an alcohol addiction is not simple as it may appear, it is a long and painful process which require more than sheer willpower of the patient.

When administering treatment to the alcoholic, it requires the patient to make several adjustments in their lives in nearly every aspect which may not be very easy to many addicts. The good news is that even though these adjustments may not be easy but you can be rest assured that help and support is readily available at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under Doctor Akoury’s care. We have to appreciate that treatments for alcohol addiction are quite varied because there are multiple perspectives for the condition itself. For instance those who approach alcoholism as a medical condition or disease recommend differing treatments than those who approach the condition as one of social choice.

Because alcoholism involves multiple factors which encourage victims to continue drinking, an all-inclusive approach must be put in place to address all the underlying factors in order to successfully prevent a relapse. For example detoxification is an ideal method of treatment followed by a combination of supportive therapy, attendance at self-help groups, and ongoing development of coping mechanisms. The treatment community for alcoholism typically supports an abstinence-based zero tolerance approach; however, there are some who promote a harm-reduction approach as well.

Treatments for alcohol addiction, abuse and dependency-Detoxification

Detoxification or ’detox’ for alcoholics is an abrupt stop of alcohol drinking coupled with the substitution of drugs that have similar effects to offset the withdrawal symptoms. Benzodiazepines are the most common family of drugs used for this, followed by barbiturates. Detoxes are performed in multiple ways some of which include:

The first takes into consideration the varying degrees of tolerance and in it, a standard dose of the benzodiazepine is given to the patient every half hour until light sedation is reached.
Once a baseline dose is determined, the medication is tapered over the ensuing 3-10 days.
Another option is to give a standard dose of benzodiazepine based on history and adjust based on withdrawal phenomenon.
A third option is to defer treatment until symptoms occur, which is safe only with relatively mild alcohol users.

It must be noted that detoxification only treats the physical effects of prolonged use of alcohol, but does not actually treat alcoholism. After the process of detox is complete, relapse is likely without further treatment. However detoxification may or may not be necessary depending on an individual’s age, medical status, and history of alcohol intake. For example, a young man who binge drinks and seeks treatment one week after his last use of alcohol may not require detoxification before beginning treatment for alcoholism.

Treatments for alcohol addiction, abuse and dependency-Group therapy and psychotherapy for alcohol addiction

The moment detoxification is done group therapy or psychotherapy can be used to deal with underlying psychological issues which are related to alcohol addiction, as well as to provide relapse prevention skills. The mutual-help group-counseling approach is one of the most common ways of helping alcoholics maintain sobriety.

Treatments for alcohol addiction, abuse and dependency-Rationing and moderation for alcohol addiction

Rationing and moderation programs do not mandate complete abstinence. Since one of the effects of alcohol is to reduce a person’s judgment, each drink makes it more difficult to decide that the next drink is a bad idea. Additionally, for those who are predisposed towards alcoholism, drinking in moderation can result in the strengthening of the endorphin-based addiction.

While most alcoholics are unable to limit their drinking in this way, moderate drinking works for some people, and it may avoid the physical, financial, and social costs of other treatments – particularly in the early phase of recovery. Professional help can be sought for rationing from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Akoury

Treatments for alcohol addiction, abuse and dependency-Nutritional therapy for alcohol addiction

Preventative treatment of alcohol complications includes long-term use of multivitamin as well as specific vitamins like B12 and folate.

While nutritional therapy is not a treatment of alcoholism itself, it treats the difficulties that can arise after years of heavy alcohol use. Many alcohol dependents have insulin resistance syndrome, a metabolic disorder where the body’s difficulty in processing sugars causes an unsteady supply to the blood stream. While the disorder can be diminished by a hypoglycemic diet, this can affect behavior and emotions, side-effects often seen among alcohol dependents in treatment. The metabolic aspects of such dependence are often overlooked, causing poor treatment outcomes.

So far we have been discussing the various treatments methods of alcohol addiction for a sober society. All that we have mention above are very essential for treating alcoholics however for they to be properly put into use we will need experts with vast experience in handling matters addiction and especially alcohol addiction. As mention in this article doctor Akoury is an expert who has been offering neuroendocrine restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of oneness of spirit, mind and body unifying the threesome into one. This is a working treatment method that has helped many people globally and your appointment with doctor Akoury will be the best you can do to yourself and loved ones because by the time she is done with you, you will be up on your feet again only that this time you will be sober and fully recovered.

Treatments for alcohol addiction, abuse and dependency-Part Three

Effects of Alcohol addition, abuse and dependency

June 4, 2014

Effects of Alcohol addition, abuse and dependency-Part Two

What alcohol addiction can do to your life and that of others can be very painful if not treated

Having discussed what alcohol is and some of its uses in the previous article, we want to continue with the series of alcohol addiction concentrating on the effects of alcohol and evidences or signs of alcohol addiction. Being the major cause of addiction affecting all people in indiscriminately it is important that we are well informed of the effects and signs of alcohol addiction so that we can take timely precaution and live a healthy life.

Effects of Alcohol addition, abuse and dependency-Effects of alcohol

We actually don’t have a uniform way alcohol affects people, the effects of alcohol vary immensely according to gender, age, weight, height and other similar factors. For instance a state of drunkenness would include one being too talkative and sometimes reckless in speech, staggering or difficulty walking upright, double vision and poor muscle control. However when it becomes extreme, drunkenness will cause vomiting, inability to stand, a state of coma and incapability to communicate well. It is in this case that some people appear to be less affected than others although excessive use can affect anyone. Alcohol will affect you in different ways and these will depend on the following:

Ones sensitivity to alcohol
Consuming alcohol on an empty stomach
The kind of food eaten and to what quantity
The quantity of alcohol you drink
The intensity and consistency of your drinking
How long you have been drinking
Your environment at that time
Have you been on drugs like cannabis while drinking?

The effects of alcohol may cause you just after taking a few drinks may release your inhibitions making you feel confident and self-assured while on the other hand the same quantity of alcohol may make you feel depressed, angry and possibly suicidal. These effects are very common in than in men though as both sexes grow older they are affected in the same way. Signs of alcohol intoxication include a flushed, reddened face, slower reactions and reduced inhibitions. If a person experiences extreme drunkenness then there is a great risk that they may vomit in their sleep and choke on this vomit. Overindulgence in alcohol creates an unpleasant reminder known as hangover which is the body’s reaction to intoxication and is partly caused by dehydration and the production of a toxic chemical as alcohol is broken down by your liver. Symptoms of a hangover include headaches, nausea and possibly vomiting; shakiness, tiredness and thirst. The effects will have disappeared by either the end of the day or the next. But it is when this crosses the line from an occasional event to a regular event that signals a drinking problem.

Effects of Alcohol addition, abuse and dependency-Alcohol addiction

This comes as a result of the excessive alcohol consumption to point where the drinker becomes unable to control their consumption and they are now driven by the alcohol thirst which leads to alcoholism. Therefore alcoholism is the consumption of or preoccupation with alcoholic beverages to the extent that this behavior interferes with the alcoholic’s normal personal, family, social, or work life. The chronic alcohol consumption caused by alcoholism can result in psychological and physiological disorders.

The primary effect of alcoholism is to encourage the alcoholic to drink at times and in amounts that are damaging.
The secondary damage caused by an inability to control one’s drinking manifests in many ways.
It is common for a person suffering from alcoholism to drink well after physical health effects start to manifest.
The physical health effects associated with alcohol consumption include cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatic, polyneuropathy, alcoholic dementia, and heart disease, increased chance of cancer, nutritional deficiencies, sexual dysfunction, and death from many sources.

Effects of Alcohol addition, abuse and dependency-Why do people become alcoholics

Human beings are social beings capable of making decisions and choices on their own because we are different it may not be easy to get a straight answer to this question. However when these choices are made some will be good and productive while others will be bad.

The choices are influenced by a variety of factors like our background, family upbringing, lifestyle, genetics, environment etc. if for example a family has history of alcoholism either of your parents or grandparents was an alcoholic then this is a risk factor.
If you suffer from a mental illness such as anxiety, depression or manic depression then you may use alcohol as a way of coping with your illness.
It can also be a form of escapism.
If you work in an environment which has a ‘drinking culture’ then this is another risk factor.
Also, stressful life events such as divorce, bereavement or moving house can all trigger alcohol abuse.

It is difficult to say when social drinking becomes a problem which eventually leads to an addiction (alcoholism). However the first step for these people is recognizing that their drinking is out of control.

Effects of Alcohol addition, abuse and dependency-How to know if you have an alcohol addiction

Each person needs to have general knowledge of how alcoholism gets into one’s life. The signs of a drinking problem or ‘alcohol abuse’ may include:

Being unable to stick to one drink
Guilt or feeling ashamed about your drinking
Sudden change of attitude like lying to family or friends about your drinking
Having a desire to drink in order to relax or feel confident
Finding that you drink more than is good for you
Experiencing ‘blackouts’ or forgetting what you did when drunk
Your family and friends are getting worried about your drinking
Need a drink to get through the day or to cope with your illness

The journey from problem drinking to full blown alcoholism happens over a period of time. However if detected at an early stage then it can be prevented. Having a problem with alcohol doesn’t mean that you will automatically become an alcoholic but it does increase the risk of that happening. What happens is that you develop a tolerance to alcohol over a period of time, which is a sign that your body is becoming used to alcohol and demands it in order for you to function normally. It can start off by a few drinks several times a week, then drinking every day or ‘binge drinking’ which can result in alcoholism.

Alcoholism doesn’t happen overnight: it is a gradual process in which the drinker passes through three stages to get to this point. The three stages of alcoholism are:

Stage one: no obvious signs of damage yet. The drinker is still in control but is gradually developing a tolerance to alcohol.
Stage two: problems have started to occur. The drinker is experiencing physical and mental effects of their habit and has developed alcohol abuse.
Stage three: this is the final stage in the journey. The drinker has become a full blown alcoholic and is unable to stop drinking.

There are warning signs of alcoholism which include an increased tolerance; finding that you can drink more than your friends or colleagues; drinking to ease withdrawal symptoms such as shakiness or anxiety and denying or attempting to justify that you’re drinking to family, friends and colleagues. When this happens to you then you need help which must begin with you acknowledging that you have a problem. Step two would be to seek professional help from experts and this is where doctor Dalal Akoury and her time of experts get involved. Doctor Akoury is the founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center. She is offering exclusive NER Recovery Treatment to other physicians and health care professionals through training, clinical apprenticeships, webinars and seminars. Your addiction problem is well under her vast experience in addiction treatment. With her you will get real time natural treatment that will ensure your life back and be well again to enjoy life to the fullest. Having looked at the effects and bit of signs of alcoholism in this article, I want to invite you to continue staying on the link and get to know the treatment segment in our next article.

Effects of Alcohol addition, abuse and dependency-Part Two

Heroin Addiction, Creating Understanding for Treatment and Recovery

June 2, 2014

Exploring Heroin Addiction: Basic information and history

Victim of heroin addiction abusing the drug

Heroin addiction is on the rise. Heroin can be found as a white or brown powder, or as a black sticky substance. It is classified as an opiate, which stands for drugs that are naturally or synthetically derived from the flowers of the poppy plant. Heroin is synthetically extracted from Morphine, a naturally occurring substance derived from the seedpod of the Asian opium poppy plant.

The street heroin, also known as “black tar heroin”, appears black because of the impurities added to it during its production, known as “cuts”. These are mostly sugar, powdered milk and even poisons such as strychnine. Most of these do not fully dissolve and can cause a clogging of the blood vessels that supply blood to the vital body organs when injected.

Heroin was synthesized to assist the addicts recovering from Morphine, it being a “non-addictive” substance. Unfortunately, it proved to be even more addictive than Morphine.

Heroin has various street names which include; H, Horse, Smack, Brown Sugar, Dope, Skunk, Skag, White Horse, China White, Mexican Black Tar, White Horse, Nose Drops, Hell Dust, Thunder and Junk.

What is Heroin addiction? How Heroin is consumed?

Heroin is normally injected, inhaled by sniffing or snorting and smoked. All of these methods ensure that the Heroin is absorbed into the brain at a very high rate. It is this high rate of absorption by the brain that causes Heroin to make changes in the brain that later result in addiction. The Mexican Black Tar kind of Heroin is mostly injected because of its consistency.

How Heroin addiction affects the Brain

In its independent state, Heroin is a harmless drug. But when it reaches the brain, it is converted back to Morphine. It is then bonded to the molecules in the brain known as opioid receptors. These receptors are normally located in the part of the body involved with pain. This, combined with its analgesic nature, result in the user feeling emotional and physical pain and aches reducing. Also because it is sedative in nature, the users have reported experiencing feeling a warmth, relaxing feeling of detachment and less anxiety. These effects appear very quickly and that is why the users describe feeling a “rush” of euphoria suddenly engulfing them, making them feel “high” and relaxed.

After these initial feelings, the users feel drowsy and experience a clouded brain. These feelings can last for a very long time. Also because opioid receptors are located in the brain stem, which controls the critical processes of life like blood pressure and respiration, users experience a slowing down of the basic body functions like breathing and heartbeat.

Heroin Effects and Heroin Addiction

After the user has experienced the initial surge of emotions, there follows a wide range of body reactions. These include; shortness of breath, constricted of pupils, dry mouth, sudden changes in behavior or actions, droopy appearance, hyperthermia, vomiting, nausea and sedation.

Within hours of these effects fading, the user will crave for more Heroin and if they fail to administer it into their system, they will enter a state known as withdrawal. This state is characterized by symptoms such as restlessness, muscle and bone pain, diarrhea and vomiting, cold flashes with goose bumps known as “cold turkey” and kicking movements known also as “kicking the habit”.

Pregnant Heroin users risk spontaneous abortion, low birth weight and eventually the infant may be born with physically dependent on heroine, suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). This is a disease that infants get infected with, making them withdraw from medicine. Though recent studies have shown treating opioid addicted expectant mothers with buprenorphine which is a medication for opiod dependence can reduce NAS symptoms.

As a result of heroin addiction, a state in which the body cannot function without the drug in its system, and tolerance- a state in which the body requires a higher dosage of the drug in order to function, heroin addicts may develop certain behavioral and physical changes. These include; infection of the heat valve and heart lining, disease of the kidneys, abscesses and skin infections, liver disease, a risk of contracting HIV, constant runny nose, lying among others.

Treatment of a heroin addiction

Heroin addiction can be treated through various ways including therapy and medicinal. In medicinal use, the inpatient program is recommended compared to the outpatient program which should be applied after a patient has completed the inpatient program. Example of medicinal is by use of buprenorphine and methadone. These work by binding to the receptors as heroin though weakly, so a user can slowly reduce dependence on the drug. There is also the use of naltrexone. This blocks the opioid receptors so the drug cannot reach, though patients normally have a hard time using this drug. There is also the use of naloxone albeit during emergency treatment of heroin use.

Where therapy is applied, contingency management is often encouraged and patients can earn voucher points for each negative drug test. These points can be later exchanged for goods.

In cognitive-behavior therapy, the patients are taught stress coping skills and learn to modify addiction.

Getting the right Treatment through experts: Dr. Dalal Akroury

Best Addiction Treatment Education – Helping Addicts Recover

Due to the seriousness of heroin addiction cases as a threat to life, it’s of great essence to only choose qualified addiction experts and professionals like Dr, Dalal Akoury of Awaremed Wellness and Resource Center. When all the aspects of addiction is addressed and proper treatment employed, success is eminent. Dr, Dalal’s treatment focuses on the restoration of the body, the mind and the spirit to bring a wholesome transformation of life of the addiction victims.

If you need addiction training that touches on all the genetics and epigenetics of addiction, then Dr. Dalal is the right expert to offer this. Their addiction training also focuses on physicians wanting to become addiction experts.

Exploring Heroin Addiction: Basic information and history

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