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Drug addiction leniency

June 26, 2017
Drug addiction leniency

Drug addiction leniency is very common during vacations and marry making seasons

Drug addiction leniency: Celebrations times

People all over the world have one single common denominator, everywhere you go people of all life status like to have moments of celebrations and spend some time enjoying the plenty life can offer. This undisputed interest, however, come at a cost and many revelers have open specific accounts to save money to finance this season of celebration which normally comes during Christmas and new year eve. I am in total agreement with everyone that some free time away from the hectic and busy schedules of life is necessary for once life because I am equally doing the same. My purpose of this article will dwell on some of the negative things which do happen during this season branded celebration times. In particular, we will be discussing the drug addiction leniency when marry making.

As indicate holiday season is a time where school going students are out, shopping malls are packed to capacity, entertainment joints entrepreneurs are doing good business because of the increasing number of clients visiting their joints. Today the celebration time (Christmas and New Year Eve) are around the corner and everyone is looking forward to presents, parties, food, and booze. For many, the holiday season is a time of enjoyment and happiness, but for some, the holiday brings out a lot of stress. We spoke to the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury over this and professionally, she agrees that a lot of things happen during partying and letting loose. Stress for example:

Drug addiction leniency: Stress and celebrations

  • The holiday season triggers both good and bad forms of stress and emotions almost in equal measure.
  • Some people will cope with stress by turning to food. They will indulge in large amounts of food that can result in weight gain and eventually obesity.
  • Stress can also trigger negative behaviors like alcohol consumption and drug use. For sure alcohol and drug use are often exacerbated during the holidays, especially on Christmas and New Year Eve.
  • Stress is also one of the leading causes of alcohol and drug relapse.

Now that we have some common understanding about stress, we can look at our theme topic of drug addiction indulgence during seasons. Much as it is a time of relaxation, the holiday season may be a distraction and overwhelming for individuals who are recently recovering from addiction. Take for example the transport sector of any nation, the rate of automobile accidents, drug overdoses, suicides and violence causing death increases tremendously during the holidays. Nearly all these incidents are connected to alcohol and drug abuse, typically by those who are trying to cope with the holiday stress. A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control found that suicide victims commonly tested positive for alcohol or illicit drugs and about 33% of the suicide victims tested positive for alcohol, 16% tested positive for opiates, 9% tested positive for cocaine and 8% tested positive for marijuana, worrying statistics indeed.

These statistics are real and you and I must choose to do something. On our part, I with a lot of passion established this facility to primarily 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. Speak to us on telephone number 843 213 1480 and let us win this war.

Drug addiction leniency: Celebrations times

 

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Suicide connections with drug

June 26, 2017
Suicide connections

Suicide connections with drug addiction is very evident in an intoxicated brain

Suicide connections with drug addiction: Addiction’s hidden risks

Each person has his or her own peculiar reasons of being live attached to many set objectives they want to accomplish in life. These objectives are either set to us by people around us or our own desired goals but the bottom line is that we have them. We may not be able to achieve these objectives if we are not sober in our minds and to be sober we must choose to stay away from all kind of drugs and drug-related activities or influences. We must make all efforts to ensure that our neighborhood is safe and free from any kind of substance abuse. Our children must be brought up morally sound and any element of depression avoided. Doing this should be a collective responsibility to everyone because the consequences of drugs are fatal with suicide connections with drug addiction being one of them. From the expert’s point of view at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the leadership of Doctor Dalal Akoury MD, anyone who cares about an addict will have several concerns including:

  • The fear of getting serious accident and other body injuries
  • The fear of losing a loved one
  • The fear of drug overdose
  • The fear of committing suicide

These are weighty concerns but for the purpose of this article, we will dwell more on the suicide as a consequence emanating from drug abuse. Suicide is a known risk for those suffering from mental health problems. You must take keen attention on depression and other mood disorders because these are the primary indicators of risk factors for suicide. Besides this alcohol drug abuse are also influential in triggering suicide. As a matter of fact, studies have established that alcoholism is a strong indicator even without being depressed and those suffering from drug use disorders are said to be about six times likely to commit suicide than the population not using drugs.

Suicide connections with drug addiction: When hope runs out

Have you ever wondered why suicide is the tragic fate of so many people struggling with addiction? There are a few possible explanations which may include:

  • When under the influence of drugs or alcohol, people may lose inhibitions and take risks they would not do when sober.
  • Many people abuse drugs or alcohol in an attempt to relieve the symptoms of depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions.
  • The rate of major depression is two to four times higher among addicts than the general population.

Although drugs may seem to help in the short term, they exacerbate problems over time. When attempting to stop using drugs, people may feel overwhelmed by the return of painful emotions that they had been medicating with drugs. They may also be clear-headed enough to carry out suicidal thoughts and plans. Transitions, such as entering or leaving treatment, relapse, and death, divorce or other major life changes, can be especially vulnerable times.

Abusing drugs, especially depressants like alcohol or sedatives, can also trigger symptoms of depression, increasing the risk of suicide. As the consequences of addiction pile up, from legal problems and damaged relationships to financial ruin and job loss, individuals may lose all hope that things can get better and for some, the feeling of impossibilities may take center stage where victims only see two possible ways of relief i.e. getting back into drugs used or death. We understand why and we want to help. Speak to us today and let’s help you recover professionally.

Suicide connections with drug addiction: Addiction’s hidden risks

 

 

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Stopping alcohol drinking

June 26, 2017
Stopping alcohol drinking

Stopping alcohol drinking temptation can be difficult but with professional help, it is made easier

Stopping alcohol drinking temptation: Common health conditions

You must have been told that a little alcohol is good for your digestion and that it is better to take this substance responsible or moderately. I have equally been told the same. But wait a moment, are there consequences of doing so? Why then are we warned in every advertisement that alcohol consumption is harmful to your health? This is what we want to address in this article even as we seek for ways of stopping alcohol drinking for a better health. According to the experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury MD. It all begins with understanding the effects of alcohol addiction before taking actions of defeating the problem.

Effects on the Lungs

Pneumonia – Over time, chronic alcoholism can cause severe reductions in white blood cells, which increase the risk for community-acquired pneumonia i.e. pneumonia acquired outside of hospitals or nursing homes. When patients are inebriated they are also at risk for aspiration of mucus from the airways, causing pneumonia. Patients who abuse alcoholism have a greater risk for developing severe pneumonia. It is therefore advisable that patients with alcohol dependence receive an annual pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination and so when you start seeing signs like high fever, cough and stabbing chest pains you must consult with your doctor immediately.

Skin, Muscle, and Bone Disorders

Severe alcoholism is associated with osteoporosis i.e. loss of bone density, muscular deterioration, skin sores, and itching. Women often seem to face a higher risk than men for damage to muscles, including muscles of the heart, from the toxic effects of alcohol.

Stopping alcohol drinking temptation: Reproduction and Fetal Development

Sexual Function and Fertility – Alcoholism increases levels of the female hormone estrogen and reduces levels of the male hormone testosterone, factors that possibly contribute to erectile dysfunction and enlarged breasts in men, and infertility in women. Such changes may also be responsible for the higher risks for absent periods and abnormal uterine bleeding in women with alcoholism.

Drinking during Pregnancy and Effects on the Infant – there is no safe drinking when it comes to pregnant mothers. That which you call moderate amounts of alcohol is more than enough to cause damaging effects on the development of the fetus in several ways like low birth weight and an increased risk of miscarriage. High amounts can cause fetal alcohol syndrome a condition that can cause mental and growth retardation. Although there is no specific amount of alcohol intake, the risk of developing the syndrome is increased depending on the time of alcohol exposure during pregnancy, a pattern of drinking (four or more drinks per occasion), and how often alcohol consumption occurs.

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Moderate alcohol consumption may help protect the hearts of adults with type 2 diabetes. Heavy drinking, however, is associated with obesity, which is a risk factor for this form of diabetes. In addition, alcohol can cause hypoglycemia, a drop in blood sugar, which is especially dangerous for people with diabetes who are taking insulin. Intoxicated diabetics may not be able to recognize symptoms of hypoglycemia. The list is endless and we are still going to address the two below in our next article so keep reading and be the first to know. But in the meantime, if you have any concern over this discussion, you can call doctor Akoury for more professional input.

  • Central and Peripheral Nervous System and Mental Functioning
  • Vitamins and mineral deficiencies

Stopping alcohol drinking temptation: Common health conditions

 

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Express alcoholism treatment

June 26, 2017
Express alcoholism treatment

Express alcoholism treatment solutions will free you from the bondage of this addiction

Express alcoholism treatment solutions: Drug addiction

There is no doubt that today alcohol is one of the most addictive and abused substances across the globe. What is worrying with these facts is that, as dangerous as it is to human life, it is not listed among the illegal drugs. It is because of this legality bestowed on this substance that it has been singled out as a motivating factor for its consumption and abuse. All the efforts the authorities are putting in place to put the control to the use of alcohol has not yielded much because today alcohol still remains the number one abused drug globally. Because of the magnitude of health complications associated with alcohol consumption, we will be discussing in our subsequent articles about various effects of alcohol to human life but for the purpose of this article, we will look at the possible express alcoholism treatment solutions available to those who have been considered to be alcoholics. There are many medical options for treating alcohol use disorders which generally depends partly on the intensity and the duration of the patient has been drinking. The treatment options may include:

  • Behavioral therapy like individual sessions with a health professional and support groups
  • Medications

In administering treatment for alcoholism your doctor will do a brief intervention to help the patient to reduce or stop their drinking. During this process, your doctor will give you an action plan for working on your drinking. The action plan may include:

  • Keeping a daily diary of how much alcohol you consume
  • Setting targeted goals for your drinking
  • If you’ve reached alcoholism stage then anti-craving or aversion medication may be recommended.

Express alcoholism treatment solutions: Overall treatment goals

The ultimate goal for direct alcoholism treatment is to secure patients total abstinence. When this is achieved it offers a better survival rate, mental health and sound marriages. Patients who attain this often become good and responsible parents, employees or employers compared to those who keep relapsing. Achieving this may not be an easy task and therefore the patient will need to avoid high-risk situations and interchange the addictive patterns with much more useful and satisfying activities and behaviors. Many professionals may choose to treat alcoholism as a chronic disease where patients will be expected to accept relapse even as they purpose for a long remission period as possible. Every step taken is an achievement because even, very small reduction of alcohol intake is significant enough to lower the risk for alcohol-related medical problems. That is why calling doctor Akoury now to schedule an appointment would be very important for you and your loved ones.

Finally, it is highly regarded that achieving total abstinence and avoiding high-risk situations are the optimal goals for alcoholics. This should also be supplemented by involving family members and friends by way of educating them on how to offer social support to the addicts. When it is approached from different directions like that then some level of success will be achieved.

Express alcoholism treatment solutions: Drug addiction

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Severe alcoholism symptoms

June 23, 2017
Severe alcoholism symptoms

Severe alcoholism symptoms can be seen in many ways including in your relationships

Severe alcoholism symptoms: Specific alcoholism treatment

Alcoholism and drug addiction are now an international problem. So many organizations and medical professionals are working round the clock with one objective of eliminating all the severe alcoholism symptoms including other substances. AA’s 12-step approach to recovery includes a spiritual component that might deter people who lack religious convictions. AA emphasizes that the “higher power” component of its program need not refer to any specific belief system. Associated membership programs also offer help for family members and friends of alcoholics. Having established AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center for the same purpose of eliminating addiction. Doctor Dalal Akoury is in agreement that the application of AA’s 12 steps provides relevant support network involving group meetings periodically across the world. The following are the magic steps according to AA.

Severe alcoholism symptoms: The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous

  • We admit we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives have become unmanageable.
  • We have come to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
  • We have made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understand what this Power is.
  • We have made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
  • We have admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
  • We are entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
  • We have humbly asked God to remove our shortcomings.
  • We have made a list of all persons we had harmed and have become willing to make amends to them all.
  • We have made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
  • We have continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
  • We have sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understand what this higher Power is, praying only for knowledge of God’s will for us and the power to carry that out.
  • Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we have tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

This method is based on structured skills and is suitable for people with severe alcoholism. Under this method, patients are given assignments meant to help them advance their willpower to cope with basic living situations including controlling their behaviors and changing their way of thinking about drinking. These can be done in the following approaches:

  • Patients will be encouraged to write a brief history of their drinking experiences and illustrate what they consider to be risky situations.
  • They are then assigned activities to help them cope when exposed to “cues” (places or circumstances that trigger their desire to drink).
  • Patients may also be given tasks that are designed to replace drinking. An interesting and successful example of such a program was one that enlisted patients in a softball team. This gave them the opportunity to practice coping skills, develop supportive relationships, and engage in healthy alternative activities.

CBT may be especially effective when used in combination with opioid antagonists, such as naltrexone. CBT that addresses alcoholism and depression also may be an important treatment for patients with both conditions.

Severe alcoholism symptoms: Specific alcoholism treatment

 

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