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I had been addicted to Vicodin and Norco for almost ten years when I received my first "scrippie" or prescription for Oxycontin. I took two of the little pink beauties and washed them down with a soda. While driving, the Oxycontin hit me like a freight train. A warm rush filled my veins as I pulled my car over due to the intensity of the feeling. My jaw became soft, my temples were ringing with joy, and I was this soft, gummy person that became a fixture in the seat of my car. A teardrop rolled

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What’s The Connection Between Drug Addiction And Alcoholism?

Article by Chris Haycock

Most people have the idea that alcohol is not a drug. Hey, let’s face it, it’s legal to drink, as long as you’re old enough by the local law wherever you are. So that’s OK then. It’s seen as socially Acceptable.

But of course alcohol is a drug, and alcoholism is just as much a form of drug addiction, as serious as being addicted to marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or any other “Non-legal” drug. The problem is that so many people regard alcohol as just another beverage.

One definition of drug addiction is an uncontrollable desire for a substance that the person feels they have to have in order to function, even live.

We can define alcoholism in the same way. When someone is an alcoholic, i.e. adicted to alcohol, they can’t live without it. They just cannot see their life without the presence of alcohol. It is a fixture in their life, and has to be there. Alcoholics often do not see it as a problem, and will usually not give it up without a real fight. The plain fact is that they are just as much a drug addict as the dopeheads and cokeheads.

An alcoholic can’t live without the “high” that it gives them. Just to re-inforce the point the Food and Drug Administration has in fact classified alcohol as a drug. So by any sensible person’s definition an alcoholic is a drug addict.

It’s not all doom and gloom, alcoholics can get help for their addiction, just as addicts to other substances can. I’m sure we have all heard of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.). These are groups of people in pretty much every town, usually run by ex alcoholics, who meets at regular intervals, and work on “The twelve steps to recovery.” This is a hard road, and it is accepted that an alcoholic is always an alcoholic and always “recovering.”

So called “regular” drug addicts, when coming off their substance of choice, suffer from withdrawal symptoms. This is also true of alcoholics. The various effects of both alcoholism and drug addiction are far reaching, and can linger for years. So we can see the connection between the two.

When an alcoholic reaches a point when they want help for their condition it is most important for them to realise that they are in fact in the grip of a powerful drug addiction. This realisation is often the main key to recovery.

Just as heroin addiction is a serious disease, so is alcoholism. We may not think that alcohol addiction is a serious as heroin addiction, but in fact it is just as debilitating, and can affect you just as badly, often in ways you couldn’t imagine. Try Googling “Effects of Alcoholism” and see what you come up with, you may be surprised, and probably not a little frightened.

If you believe that you may be addicted to alcohol and you want to do something about it then get help quickly. The sooner the better. It is everyone’s right to have a good long, healthy life. It’s not too late. As always, the best time to start your recovery is right now.

addiction and recovery question by mike s: people in recovery from alcoholism or addiction ?
i’ll try to keep this as short as i can.I want to stay clean and sober more than anything in the world.But lately my head is really talking to me and i’m really scared.I hate meetings.They are really boring to me.I don’t have a sponsor because i feel it’s all about them,they only help so they can get their fix.I’m not gonna kiss some sponsors azz to be a part of his life.Sorry to be so blundt,i hate talking like that..but to me it’s true.Anyways…..what is the best thing for me to do so i don’t get drunk or loaded..thatnk you.
thank you.

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I personally haven’t had an issue with drugs or alcohol but I wish you the best.

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Marijuana addiction and withdrawal. What parents need to know

Article by Christian Shire

Marijuana is addictive, it can limit your potential, increase your risks for a number of psychiatric disorders, and there is a withdrawal syndrome associated with the drug.

Marijuana today is not what it was even a couple of decades ago, and parents may be underestimating the threat that marijuana poses to today’s teens.

The potency of marijuana has increased many-fold in the last couple of decades alone, and it is as much as 6 times as strong as the marijuana of the 60′s and 70′s. With increased potency unfortunately comes an increased risk for social and health problems and addiction, and with addiction, the inevitable need to detox off of the drug.

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Addictions professionals now recognize marijuana as an addictive drug, and there is a documented syndrome of withdrawal symptoms that occur when marijuana addicts try to break free from their habit. The intensity of these marijuana withdrawal symptoms may not be as great as with drugs like heroin, and they may not be as dangerous as a detox off of alcohol; but they are real, they are unpleasant, and they do pose a threat to recovery.

What are the symptoms of marijuana withdrawal?

Marijuana withdrawal symptoms can include insomnia, irritability, aggression, nausea, a lack of appetite, headaches and very strong cravings for the drug. So strong are the cravings and so uncomfortable are the withdrawal symptoms, that many people cannot get past the initial few days of intense withdrawal, and use marijuana again if only to make the symptoms of withdrawal go away.

Marijuana abuse and addiction is the number one reason for a teen entry into drug treatment or drug rehab, and so strong is today’s pot, that many thousands of kids have developed addictions strong enough to require residential treatment, and untold more thousands have developed as yet untreated addictions.

Heavy marijuana use brings an increased risk of present and future psychiatric problems, including depression, anxiety and psychosis, is linked to certain cancers, is linked to developmental delays, and is strongly and negatively linked to academic performance.

How to beat an addiction to marijuana

The reality is that an occasional joint is very unlikely to do much damage, and many people can use marijuana recreationally at this occasional level. But when recreational use becomes regular abuse, and possibly addiction, the detrimental impacts of marijuana on quality of life and potential become very evident.

Many thousands of kids (and adults) need drug treatment each year for assistance bettering an addiction to marijuana, if someone you love is having difficulty reducing their usage or quitting altogether, there are programs and therapies available, and these can be very helpful for anyone committed to quitting.

It is not unusual for anyone to need professional help when dealing with an addiction, and with marijuana addiction, as with any dependency, it is unlikely to go away on its own; and the sooner it’s dealt with, the better the ultimate prognosis.

addiction and recovery question by Anniedyslexic: what are some reasons to work on a plan for recovery from addiction? im in rehab and its my homework ?
Im a pretty good person. Nice, honest, loyal, thoughtful, kind and I even wear spandex at night to fight evil-doers. I have a problem with drinking big cups of fucked up. I love being lazy, just hanging around doing nothing, watching movies, reading, listening to music, or whatever. Im pretty dirty minded and sarcastic in my humor. I’m going to school, and taking it easy for a change.

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Answer by Hopefully Helpful
It’s a good idea to make a plan so you will be able to find more structure in your life.
The will help so the addiction will not take over.
A plan will help you feel more in control.
People will be able to support and encourage you to stick to your plan.
Writing down a plan is something concrete so you will be able to look at what you have written at times when things may not be so clear.
Best Wishes for your recovery and future.

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addiction and recovery question by Billie W: addiction recovery?
My ex-husband has a drug addiction problem. Has been to numerous of rehabilitation facilities including a christian based one. I would like for us to get back together but he doesn’t seem to want or try to change. One of the things that I and the rehab places have said “Change your mind change your life” When he watches TV he watches stuff that in my opinion doesn’t enhance his mind at all. “Cops” and other programs where they are always busting people for drugs. Just recently one telling how truckers transport marijuana and cocaine. I keep telling him that he doesn’t need to watch stuff like that..that it only puts his mind on the drugs. He seems to think I’m crazy and that it doesn’t, affect him yet he tries to sneak and watch it. Are there any counselors or ex-drug addicts out there that agree with me. Where the mind goes the man follows? I think he should listen to and watch uplifting positive agendas. Thanks for your input.

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I am an ex-alcoholic. I have been sober for almost 4 years now. I drank for over thirty years. I did not quit until I seen the damage I was causing to my life-love and property.A person can’t be made to stop taking drugs,or drinking until THEY WANT TO QUIT!!!!He has to hit bottom in his life to maybe have enough of it. Don’t be an enabler by making it easy for him to continue.You have to start giving him tough love.Either he gets help to quit or you maybe have to back off with yourself in the relationship you have with him.

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