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Family collective responsibility in fighting heroin abuse

September 12, 2016
Family collective responsibility

Family collective responsibility in fighting heroin addiction is beneficial as it helps contain heroin overdose and drug abuse

Family collective responsibility in fighting heroin addiction: The associated pain

It is always said that a family that eat together stays together. Togetherness is one thing that is becoming very elusive in this generation of work and commitment let alone talking about family collective responsibility in fighting heroin addiction. Parents are never there for their children and even for themselves. We are all looking for means of putting food on the table yet when that food is on the table we are not there to share it. Children eat alone as do the parents. In the previous two articles doctor Dalal Akoury has been taking us through the life and times of what heroin addicts go through either as individuals or as a group. We followed the story of Jimssy family and their struggle with addiction and what they were not able to do well that landed them into more problems. This family has seen it all and we want to sum up this discussion by looking at the family union in fighting heroin addiction and still following up on the conclusion story of the family of Jimssy.

Family collective responsibility in fighting heroin addiction: Quitting addiction

From the story of Jimssy, when their son watched her mother crying in pain and her father trying to calm her down by a shot of heroin, they all realize that something had to be done. What did they do? Keep reading and find out what the family collective responsibility in fighting heroin addiction can do for you and your family. After this episode, Jimssy made effort to quit drugs on her own and each time she did, she failed to have a break through. It was after several attempts that Jim her husband gave a helping hand and she went cold turkey for two days but even this did not help and the condition became unbearable for her. She began shaking and sweating loosing muscle control in the process.

Initially when she was opting for change, she had made Jim promised her never to give her any drug no matter the case, but when she could not control herself and the need for drug took center stage she violently screamed for drugs and looking at her suffering, Jim gave in to avoid having a major seizure. While all this was happening, their son J.J was watching, seeing his mom have to lay there and be that sick and scream and cry, or watching her shoot dope. It then done on them that cold turkey was not working for her. She then remembered that years back when she first found out that Jim was a heroin addict, she had convinced him to seek for professional assistance from doctor Dalal Akoury which he did and for the 10 years with the help of doctor Akoury she had a very happy and productive marriage. Though Jim relapsed at some point, she realized that Dalal Akoury MD, President and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center and her team of experts were her only way out.

She checked into the recovery program at this facility which also included methadone maintenance with counseling. And even though she wasn’t sure if it was going to work but her resolve to try kept her going and Jim was with her when she threw her needles away. She says that they broke them and tossed them away for the very first time. And that is the power we have in family collective responsibility in fighting drug abuse and the story continues in the next article.

Family collective responsibility in fighting heroin addiction: The associated pain

 

 

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Addiction realities and family input

September 12, 2016
Addiction realities

All the addiction realities and family input are serious fundamentals that we must observe all the time

Addiction realities and family input: Focus on the family

All the addiction realities and family input are serious fundamentals that we must observe all the time. From experience, Jimmsy says that since she enrolled for treatment with the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury MD, she hasn’t done any heroin. Nonetheless that didn’t happen until she lost her home, tolled two cars, and almost saw her marriage collapse. Now living with relatives, she and her husband are trying to get their lives back in order. He’s back at work. They enrolled in a family counseling program, Focus on Families, where they were learning to be better parents and help their kids cope with their parents’ addiction.

Unfortunately, Jim relapsed about six weeks after starting the Focus on Families program, and the family dropped out. Jimssy had to go back to work in order to support the family, and her working hours prevented her from being able to take care of the children and continue the Focus on Families therapy sessions. Several months later, fortunately, Jim was able to get back to doctor Dalal Akoury veteran addiction expert and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center for a recovery program on his own, and he is now coping to maintain his sobriety.

Addiction realities and family input: Appreciating professional treatment approach

Jimssy says she is glad to be getting back her life. She used to get up and, first thing, get a drug fix. Now, she gets up and makes coffee and visits doctor Akoury office for follow up. “I’m learning to live a whole new way again.” She enjoys getting up with her kids, helping them get ready for school, and doing other routine things like driving her husband to work every day. “We are slowly getting things back to sort of normal,” she says.

Jimssy is not so sure of the effects of their actions and how it will impact on their children and especially for J.J. their first born boy who knows that what they did was wrong, illegal, and something they could have been thrown in jail for. He knows what drugs can do, he’s seen it firsthand.” Despite the horror of his finding Jim overdosed, she hopes the scene remains vivid in J.J.’s mind, as a deterrent to doing drugs. “If my son has to see something like that to keep the needle out of his arm, then I’d rather have that than see him someday dead from heroin having understood the addiction realities and family input.” Together they have enrolled their son J.J. into baseball and soccer so that he will become more interested in sports than mind-altering drugs.

Although it’s been a rough two years since she quit using heroin, Jimssy says she is finally starting to see herself as a “normal person” again: “Finally things are starting to open up again. I’m starting to see that there’s more out there to life than sitting around doing drugs thanks to doctor Dalal Akoury and the family of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center.” What a story? Now you know and the decision is yours, choose wisely.

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Addiction sobriety is a very long journey

September 12, 2016
Addiction sobriety

Addiction sobriety is a very long journey and rehabilitation and under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury is all you need to be free from addiction. Age is not a factor.

Addiction sobriety is a very long journey: The cold turkey experience

We are at it again and I long for that day when we will in unison change to the tune of victory that we have both collectively and individually defeated the problems of drug addiction having understood that addiction sobriety is a very long journey. Our sons and daughters, parents, relatives and friends are all suffering the scourge of addiction. This is one of the biggest motivations why doctor Dalal Akoury decided to form AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, a facility whose main objective is to transform each individual’s life through increasing awareness about health and wellness and by empowering individuals to find their own inner healing power.

It therefore means that when we acknowledge that we have a problem on our own will without any threats or undue influence, then and only then will start the rough road of quitting heroin addiction and other addictions as well. Remember that when you have made up your mind, you can schedule for an appointment with doctor Akoury for professional help. Even as you consider doing that, it may interest you to know that doctor Akoury’s practice focuses on personalized medicine through healthy lifestyle choices that deal with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of patching up symptoms. I encourage you to make that lifesaving call today and escape the agony of addiction today.

Addiction sobriety is a very long journey: The distress of heroin addiction

Even though addiction sobriety is a long journey, you must not allow this to scare your from realizing your goals. This is just to prepare your for the healing process because the truth is, it will not be an easy one. Let us listen to the story a former addict and her experiences with heroin addiction. She says that the last time she quit heroin, she went cold turkey on a friends couch. This was not really planned but all the same it happened something like this. At that time she was living with some junkie in her parent’s house. Her parents were both coke heads and they knew she was an addict to heroin. Her stay here did not last long since this family had a strong policy in their house that no needles’ shall be used in their home. What that meant is that her welcome was no longer needed there and she was requested politely to leave.

At this time I was again becoming homeless and with no money I had to do something she says. That made her to wonder “how rough is the road of quitting heroin addiction”. In that state of confusion, she thought of an old friend and as fate will have it this friend agreed to accommodate her on her couch as long as she wanted. Immediately I bought a bus ticket headed to my friend’s place which was quite a distance of about 10 hours’ drive. To keep me going I chose to take with me some ten bags of dope and ten needles and by the time I got to my friend’s place only one dope and one needle was left, this was the beginning of my gradual reduction technique. From that story you can begin to appreciate that addiction sobriety is a journey and in it, you need professionals to guide you through. Speaking to doctor Dalal Akoury MD and her team of experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center will be of great benefit to you in making this journey shorter.

Addiction sobriety is a very long journey: The cold turkey experience

 

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Simultaneous treatment of addiction and mental health

September 12, 2016
Simultaneous treatment

Simultaneous treatment of addiction and mental health problems can be very dangerous and the sooner you let it go the better

Simultaneous treatment of addiction and mental health problems

When we are faced with challenges of substance abuse and mental health problems it is only prudent that we seek for help immediately. It is important that treatment for substance abuse and mental health problems are done professionally and without any hesitation. Experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center recommend that the tow conditions be addressed together. As a matter of fact the best treatment for co-occurring disorders is an integrated approach, and that further explains what we have just mentioned that it is treatment where both the substance abuse problem and the mental disorder are treated simultaneously. According to these experts your full recovery will depend on the simultaneous treatment of both conditions.

Simultaneous treatment of addiction and mental health problems: Recovery is anchored on both treatment

When treating these conditions, it may not matter the order in which they appear. Whether your mental health or substance abuse problem came first is not a factor of consideration. However, it is important to note that recovery will depend on the simultaneous treatment of both disorders (drug addiction and mental health problem). I know that many patients may be wondering that these two conditions are too huge for them and that they cannot cope, such worries are justified however; if you are in such a situation then I want to encourage you as follows:

All is not lost there is hope – All is not lost and there is lots of hope. It is true that recovering from co-occurring disorders takes time, commitment, and courage. It may take months or even years but people with substance abuse and mental health problems can do better and recover fully from both conditions.

Combined treatment is best – Just like we have mentioned that your best chance of recovery is through integrated treatment for both the substance abuse problem and the mental health problem. This means that getting a combination of mental health and addiction treatment from the same treatment provider or team for the two conditions to be properly and timely addressed.

Relapses are part of the recovery process – This is where most people do wrong. In this journey of recovery there will be moments of discouragements like when you have been doing very well and just one afternoon you relapsed. These moments will always be there so don’t get too discouraged if you relapse. Slips and setbacks happen, but, with hard work, most people can recover from their relapses and move on with recovery. You too can and should be among the people making it to full recovery.

Peer support can help – You may benefit from joining a self-help support group like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. They give you a chance to lean on others who know what you’re going through and learn from their experiences.

Simultaneous treatment of addiction and mental health problems

 

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Dual diagnosis treatment program

September 12, 2016
Dual diagnosis treatment

Dual diagnosis treatment program. Life coaching skills and training enables everybody to understanding drugs risks and mental disorders as risk factors which needs to be addressed professionally

Dual diagnosis treatment program: Co-occurring disorders

Dual diagnosis treatment programs is very important for patients more so those that are struggling with both mental health problems and substance abuse. In fact before you settle on which health facility to associate with, you need to carry out good research about their experience, qualification and availability to attend to your problem. No mistakes should be made from the word go and therefore we advise that just as with a substance abuse program, patients must make sure that the program is appropriately licensed and accredited, the treatment methods are backed by research, and most importantly there must be some kinds of aftercare program to prevent further relapse. Besides that, you should also make sure that the program has experience with your particular mental health issue. Some programs, for example, may have experience treating depression or anxiety, but not schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

There are a variety of approaches that treatment programs may take, but there are some basics of effective treatment that you should look for including:

  • Treatment addresses both the substance abuse problem and your mental health problem.
  • You share in the decision-making process and are you actively involved in setting goals and developing strategies for change.
  • Does treatment includes basic education about your disorder and related problems.
  • You are taught healthy coping skills and strategies to minimize substance abuse, cope with upset, and strengthen your relationships.

Dual diagnosis treatment program: Treatment programs for veterans with dual diagnosis

Veterans deal with additional challenges when it comes to co-occurring disorders. The pressures of deployment or combat can exacerbate underlying mental disorders, and substance abuse is a common way of coping with unpleasant feelings or memories. Often, these problems take a while to show up after a vet returns home, and may be initially mistaken for readjustment. We all have a role to play in helping solve this problem of substance abuse and mental health problems. It is important to note that treatment should be done in good time and no amount of time should be wasted even if the patient is in denial. Treatment can commence while in cooperating his denial in the treatment program. Remember that any untreated co-occurring disorders can lead to major problems which will have great impact not just to the family but also at home and work and in your daily life, so it’s important to seek help immediately.

Finally it is common knowledge that veterans often benefit from treatment and support from specialized programs that address the unique stresses veterans face. However this must also be followed up professionally so that nothing is left to chance. In the meantime as we conclude on this discussion, professionalism is very important in addressing these conditions and that is why Dr. Akoury made a decision to create a medical center whose main objective is to transform each individual’s life through increasing awareness about health and wellness and by empowering individuals to find their own inner healing power. Dr. Akoury’s practice focuses on personalized medicine through healthy lifestyle choices that deal with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of patching up symptoms. This way you and your loved ones can be rest assured of total recovery. Now that you know, you can schedule for an appointment with doctor Akoury today for the commencement of your treatment.

Dual diagnosis treatment program: Co-occurring disorders

 

 

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