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Addiction healing fatigue and hopelessness

May 31, 2017
Addiction healing fatigue

Addiction healing fatigue and hopelessness can bring you down but with determination, healing is possible in a record time.

Addiction healing fatigue and hopelessness: It is still possible to start all over again

The burden of living with a drug addict in the family can be very painful. The frustration is even severe when all the efforts you have put in place to help appear not to be yielding any fruit. Ideally, what do you do in moments like that? With all the knowledge you have and the professional advice given duly followed yet the victim keeps to their unhealthy behavior what next? And have you ever wondered why suicide is the tragic fate to so many people struggling with addiction? In our previous article doctor Dalal Akoury an addiction expert of many decades and also the proprietor of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center shared with us some of the elements concerning the painful suicidal nature of drug addiction and she is going to be with us throughout this discussion helping us to appreciate some of the possible explanations which may cause one to give up on life and contemplate suicide. Such levels of giving up can only occur when hope runs out of addiction recovery and this is very dangerous. Now let us consider some of the occurrences when the thought of suicidal creeps in and addiction healing fatigue takes charge:

  • When under influence of drugs or alcohol, you are most likely to lose inhibitions and take risks you would not when sober like committing suicide.
  • 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 subjected to medication using 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.

Addiction healing fatigue and hopelessness: Depressants

Abusing drugs, especially depressants such as alcohol or sedatives, can also trigger symptoms of depression thereby 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. In situations like these, both the victim and their loved ones must work together objectively without apportioning blame. Helping one who is already giving up any hopes of ever recovering from his/her addiction can be quite challenging and that is why we are privileged to have doctor Dalal Akoury with us for professional advice and total treatment. Talking to doctor Dalal Akoury today will be of great help to you and your loved ones because up on schedule an appointment with her, she will professionally evaluate your individual condition and put you in the best treatment program that is tailored just for you and your unique condition.

Addiction healing fatigue and hopelessness: It is still possible to start all over again

 

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Central nervous system depressants

April 11, 2017
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Central nervous system depressants can be very disruptive to the brains functions

Central nervous system depressants: What are depressant?

It is amazing how drugs abuse can accumulate so many names. And irrespective of the name used, their effects in human life still remain the same. We want to discuss the depressants which are also known as central nervous system depressant besides other street names like barbs, reds, red birds, pennies, stories, yellows, or yellow jackets, candy, downers, sleeping pills, or tracks, A-minus, or zombie pills. Central nervous system tranquilizers derail the normal activities of the brain and even that of the spinal cord say doctor Dalal Akoury MD, President, and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center which is a health facility founded with the sole objective of offering addiction solution to the suffering communities and the globe at large.

From her experience of over two decades in this profession, doctor Akoury agrees that medical doctors often prescribe depressants to people who are anxious or are just struggling to get quality sleep. This is a common practice and nothing is wrong with that. A depressant, when taken religiously as prescribed by the doctor, are beneficial to patients. However, when central nervous system depressants are abused or used wrongly, the consequences can be very severe. Doctor Akoury reiterates that when depressants are misused, dependence and addiction are inevitable risks. As individual users continue abusing these prescription drugs either by taking someone else medication or just taking your own inappropriately to get high, all the other chronic health conditions that are associated with drug addiction can easily attack such users.

As we continue exploring the effects of depressants, it is important to note that, these drugs can be divided into three primary groups: barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and sleep medications. Each of these groups will equally cause harm if not used appropriately. Careful attention needs to be taken in ensuring that the right prescription is used and the doctor’s instructions followed religiously. In the meantime, if for whatever reason you did not follow instructions well and you’re now suffering from its addiction, all is not lost. You can still get your life back if only you can schedule an appointment with doctor Akoury today for professional guidance.

Central nervous system depressants: How are depressant abused?

Depressants usually come either in pill or capsule form. They can be abused in different ways including some of the following:

  • Taking someone else’s prescription depressant medication.
  • Taking a depressant medication in total disregard of the doctor’s advice.
  • Experimenting with or taking depressants just for fun or to get high.
  • Taking a depressant while under the influence of other drugs.

Central nervous system depressants: How do depressants affect the brain?

Most depressants affect the brain by increasing the activity of gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA), a chemical in the brain that sends messages between cells. The increased GABA activity, in turn, slows down brain activity. This causes a relaxing effect that is helpful to people with anxiety or sleep problems. And like with other drugs, taking too much of GABA activity can be very harmful. Finally, you can avoid all these harmful effects by seeking help from the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center today and you will not regret having done so.

Central nervous system depressants: What are depressant?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Central nervous system depressants

June 7, 2016
Central nervous system depressants

Central nervous system depressants. All depressant when used wrongly can have serious effects on the brain

Central nervous system depressants: What are depressant?

What is there in a name? It is amazing how drugs of abuse often has so many names. Depressants as drugs are also not left out they are also known as central nervous system depressant besides other street names like barbs, reds, red birds, phennies, tooies, yellows, or yellow jackets, candy, downers, sleeping pills, or tranks, A-minus, or zombie pills. Central nervous system tranquilizers derails the normal activities of the brain and even that of the spinal cord say doctor Dalal Akoury MD, President and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center which is a health facility founded with soul objective of offering addiction solution to the suffering communities and the globe at large.

From her experience of over two decades in this profession, doctor Akoury agrees that medical doctors often prescribe depressants to people who are anxious or are just struggling getting quality sleep. This is a common practice and nothing is wrong with that. Depressant when taken religiously as prescribed by the doctor are beneficial to patients. However when central nervous system depressants are abuse or used wrongly, the consequences can be very severe. Doctor Akoury reiterates that when depressants are misused, dependence and addiction are inevitable risks. As individual users continues abusing these prescription drugs either by taking someone else medication or just taking your own inappropriately to get high, all the other chronic health conditions that are associated with drug addiction can easily attack such users.

As we continue exploring on the effects of depressants, it is important to note that, these drugs can be divided into three primary groups: barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and sleep medications. Each of these groups will equally cause harm if not used appropriately. Careful attention needs to be taken in ensuring that the right prescription is used and the doctors instructions followed religiously. In the meantime if for whatever reason you did not follow instructions well and you’re now suffering from its addiction, all is not lost. You can still get your life back if only you can schedule for an appointment with doctor Akoury today for professional guidance.

Central nervous system depressants: How are depressant abused?

Depressants usually come either in pill or capsule form. They can be abused in different ways including some of the following:

  • Taking someone else’s prescription depressant medication.
  • Taking a depressant medication in total disregard of the doctor’s advice.
  • Experimenting with or taking depressants just for fun or to get high.
  • Taking a depressant while under the influence of other drugs.

Central nervous system depressants: How do depressants affects the brain?

Most depressants affect the brain by increasing the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical in the brain that sends messages between cells. The increased GABA activity in turn slows down brain activity. This causes a relaxing effect that is helpful to people with anxiety or sleep problems. And like with other drugs, taking too much of GABA activity can be very harmful. Finally you can avoid all these harmful effects by seeking for help from the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center today and you will not regret having done so.

Central nervous system depressants: What are depressant?

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Depressant addiction realities in today lifestyle

June 7, 2016
Depressant addiction realities

Depressant addiction realities in today lifestyle needs immediate action plan and treatment

Depressant addiction realities in today lifestyle: Addiction possibilities

Depressant addiction realities in today’s lifestyles cannot be ignored. This is because the prevalence of addiction is sky rocketing and the sooner action is taken the better for our future generations. Speaking to the doctor Dalal Akoury a diction veteran, it is evident that misuse or abuse of depressants can lead to physical dependence. This happens in instances where the body gets used to the drug and a person can’t stop taking it without feeling some levels of discomfort. And in more severe cases, it can worsen to symptoms (withdrawal) and addiction. It can also lead to addiction, which is when a person compulsively seeks and takes the drug, to the point of damaging their life.

Depressant addiction realities in today lifestyle: The experience of tolerance

Depressants work by slowing the brain’s activity. During the first few days of taking a depressant, a person usually feels sleepy and uncoordinated. With continuing use, the body becomes used to these effects and they lessen. This is known as tolerance, which means a person has to take more of the drug to get the same initial effects. Doctor Akoury reaffirms that even though tolerance impacts negatively, it is also worth noting that any sudden discontinuation of the depressants by users will cause a sudden reaction to the brain. The brain can react strongly and sometimes very violently because it is missing the chemicals it has got addicted to or has come to depend on through repeated drug use of that specific depressant.

The consequences can be in such a way that in some cases, the brain activity races out of control to the point where it causes seizures. Just like with illegal drugs, quitting depressants is hard and can be dangerous. Someone who is either thinking about stopping use, or who has stopped and is suffering withdrawal, should not lose hope because experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury are offering tailored addiction medical treatment to all people within US and across the globe. You condition is not a mistake to be afraid of. Yes we appreciate that denial is a serious obstacle to seeking for treatment. But remember that you most valuable asset (youth healthy) is what we are safe guarding. Speak to us today on telephone number 843 213 1480 and we will be very glad to whole heartedly help you recover from whatever addiction complication you may be struggling with.

Depressant addiction realities in today lifestyle: The futility of depressant abuse

Finally it is worth noting that doing nothing about depressant addiction realities in todays’ lifestyle is actually choosing the path of destruction. You can easily die from the content of abused depressants. Remember that more than 25,700 deaths registered in 2014 were related to prescription drug overdose while 7,900 involved benzodiazepines (such as Valium and Xanax).  It therefore means that, the risk for overdose and death increases when depressants are combined with alcohol or other drugs and the sooner you sought for help the better.

Depressant addiction realities in today lifestyle: Addiction possibilities

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Kinds of Addictive Substances

June 9, 2014

Kinds of Addictive Substances-Their effects discussed

Addictive substance

All kinds of addictive substances cause addiction and their effects on humans life is dangerous

When we talk of addiction it is more likely that you will think of an illegality, crime and use of drugs disorderly. Addiction has been associated with all manner of negativity and suspicion. But in all these suspicion it is important to note that substance abuse is characterized by a pattern of use that causes significant impairment or distress, in addition to any one of these additional diagnostic criteria: using substances in situations where it endangers the user; a failure to fulfill major obligations at work, school or home; having multiple drug-related legal problems; or continuing to use substances regardless of the problems it causes in the user’s life. The different types of substance abuse have various features depending on the type of drug abused and for the purpose of this article we will categorize the addictive substances into five major units:

  • Stimulant abuse
  • Depressant abuse
  • Psychedelic Abuse
  • Marijuana Abuse
  • Alcohol Abuse

Kinds of Addictive Substances-Stimulant Abuse

As the name suggests, stimulants increase alertness, attention, and energy, as well as elevate blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. Stimulants historically were used to treat asthma and other respiratory problems, obesity, neurological disorders, and a variety of other ailments. But as their potential for abuse and addiction became apparent, the medical use of stimulants began to wane. Now, stimulants are prescribed to treat only a few health conditions, including ADHD, narcolepsy, and occasionally depression in those who have not responded to other treatments.

Stimulants include illegal drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine, as well as legal substances such as nicotine, caffeine and over-the-counter stimulants. Physical and Mental Effects of Psychoactive Drugs,” stimulant use causes the release of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine, stimulating the brain’s reward and pleasure center. This stimulation reinforces the drugs’ abuse, as users attempt to feel good through increases of dopamine and norepinephrine and to avoid the “crash,” medically known as dysphoria that occurs after stimulant use depletes the levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain. Abuse of stimulants depletes energy and creates intense drug cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It can also induce paranoia, irritability, restlessness, insomnia, aggression, violence and psychosis. Stimulant abuse and addiction develop quickly.

Kinds of Addictive Substances-Depressant Abuse

Depressants include opiates such as heroin, morphine and opium, as well as sedative-hypnotic medications such as Xanax, Ativan and Valium. Depressant has the characteristic of slowing down the central nervous system, diminish inhibitions, create relaxation and decrease pain.

Opiate abuse carries a high risk of overdose and addiction, as well as health problems. Abuse of sedative-hypnotic drugs easily creates psychological and physical dependence as well. Abuse of these drugs in combination with alcohol can be lethal. Indeed, multiple drug abuse is common with abusers of this class of drug, as users combine various depressants throughout a day or week to try to achieve an optimal psychological and physiological state.

Kinds of Addictive Substances-Psychedelic Abuse

  • Psychedelic abuse includes using in dole psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin mushrooms; phenylalkylamine psychedelics including mescaline; and other types of psychedelics such as ketamine, or “Special K,” and PCP, notes “Uppers, Downers, All-Arounders.”
  • Psychedelics, called hallucinogens in the medical literature, distort the user’s perceptions, thoughts and sensations.
  • Abusers who have underlying mental health issues face particular risks as these substances can trigger latent mental health problems.

    These drugs vary dramatically in potency. Because intensive research has not been done on them as has been with other substances their effects of abuse are not very clear (less well known).

  • MDMA abuse may cause lasting damage to the serotonin-producing neurons in the brain, in addition to depression and serious health risks.
  • Ketamine abuse can lead to convulsions and coma.
  • LSD abuse causes such impaired judgment and reasoning that serious injury and death can result even at low doses. Acute anxiety reactions can also occur.
Kinds of Addictive Substances-Marijuana Abuse

The most commonly abused illegal drug, marijuana induces short-term euphoria, physical relaxation, distorted perception and thought, increased appetite, and impairment of memory and physical coordination. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, users of more potent marijuana may experience giddiness, illusions and hallucinations. Because of the impairment in coordination and thinking, driving and other activities while under the influence pose a risk. Tolerance quickly develops so that those abusing marijuana need higher doses to achieve the same high. Long-term marijuana abuse may cause respiratory problems and immune system suppression. Alongside that longer-term abuse may also stunt emotional maturity and learning, and it can increase anxiety and even cause temporary psychosis.

Kinds of Addictive Substances-Alcohol Abuse

  • Alcohol is the most abused drug and it affects every organ in the body, and it is the oldest and most widely used psychoactive substance.
  • Alcohol abuse includes binge drinking and other problematic patterns of drinking which fall short of addiction but meet the criteria for abuse.
  • Alcohol abuse is linked to increases in aggression, impaired judgment, diminished inhibitions, mood problems such as depression and anxiety, health problems, sexual dysfunction and relationship problems.
  • Alcohol abuse differs from alcoholism primarily in the lack of withdrawal symptoms when an alcohol abuser stops drinking. However, alcohol abuse creates significant distress or impairment in the abuser’s life.

All addictions problems are as a result of these addictive substances it is important that we make efforts to keep distance from elements that can lure us to addiction. Talking to addiction experts is important as it helps you get information about the safety precautions. Doctor Akoury the founder and chief executive of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center is an expert of vast experience that can be of great help to you. Under her care you will be put real time medication focusing on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE. This way you will in no time get your life back and live it to the fullest.

Kinds of Addictive Substances-Their effects discussed

 

 

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