Caffeine Abuse

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Caffeine Abuse

Most of us think of caffeine as a fairly benign substance. It’s legal, it’s acceptable to drink at any time of day, and it’s a natural component in many foods and beverages. It’s effects are so common and generally so subtle that it is hard to differentiate between the effects of caffeine and the normal psychological and emotional ups and downs of everyday life.

However, anything can be dangerous if you abuse it, and caffeine IS a drug. Plus, caffeine containing products often contain abnormally high amounts of caffeine plus other stimulants. Regular users can experience all types of unpleasant symptoms when they stop drinking it and it can be detrimental to your health.

Caffeine Abuse: Dependence

Caffeine abuse may lead to physical and psychological dependence. People who take in as little as one hundred milligrams of caffeine a day can acquire a physical dependence that results in withdrawal symptoms if caffeine use is stopped abruptly. Withdrawal symptoms can include headaches, muscle pain and stiffness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, depressed mood, and irritability. Withdrawals from caffeine abuse can occur within 12-24 hours of stopping and could last as long as nine days. The symptoms can be so pronounced that some experts believe that caffeine withdrawal should be classified as a psychological disorder.

Caffeine Abuse: Caffeine Intoxication

Caffeine abuse can also lead to caffeine intoxication. Caffeine intoxication is a state of central nervous system stimulation due to high intake of caffeine. The nervous system becomes overworked. It can cause excessive neural activity and possibly seizures. Severe caffeine intoxication can lead to hospitalization and even death.

Caffeine abuse: Effects

Caffeine abuse can cause a number of unpleasant side effects. One of the most common is headache. Caffeine constricts the blood vessels in the brain, resulting in painful headaches.

Another side effect of caffeine abuse is dehydration. Caffeine acts as a diuretic, stimulating the kidneys to remove fluid from the body through the urine. This can result in dehydration.

Caffeine is a CNS stimulant, so caffeine abuse often leads to feelings of nervousness, insomnia, and irritability.

People who consume more than 1,000 mg of caffeine per day may develop a condition known as caffeinism. It is characterized by extreme anxiety, nervous twitches, and rapid breathing. In extreme cases of caffeine abuse, people can even experience visual hallucinations.

Caffeine Abuse: Precautions

If you are going to drink a lot of caffeine or take caffeine pills, there are some precautions you should take:

  • Drink plenty of water: Caffeine can act as a diuretic, so water is essential so you don’t dehydrate your body.
  • Try to avoid drinking caffeine late in the day: If you take caffeine pills in the late afternoon or evening, it can make it harder for you to get a good night’s sleep.
  • Cut back slowly: If you have been drinking caffeine for some time, your body could’ve become dependent on the caffeine intake. Cutting back slowly over a period of a few days will help you avoid withdrawal symptoms.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/277927-the-effects-of-caffeine-abuse/

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Valium Addiction

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Valium Addiction

Valium is the brand name of the drug, diazepam. It is part of a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. This is the most commonly prescribed class of drugs in the United States. Most commonly used as anti-anxiety medications, benzodiazepines are also used as sedatives, as anticonvulsant medications, and as muscle relaxants. Benzodiazepines are relatively safe and well-tolerated in the short term if used as directed by a medical professional. In illicit use, benzodiazepines are used for their euphoric effect, and to enhance the effect of other drugs, like alcohol and opiates. The combination of benzodiazepine with other drugs can be deadly.

Valium Addiction: How Valium Works

Valium works by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain. The enhancement is responsible for producing the therapeutic effects of Valium and for facilitating many of the side effects as well as dependence and withdrawal from these type of drugs. Other sedative-hypnotics, such as alcohol and barbiturates, have a similar enhancing effect on GABA. This is why Valium is often used to treat alcohol withdrawal. It is also the reason that mixing Valium with alcohol or barbiturates can be deadly.

Valium Addiction: Signs and Symptoms

It can hard for some people to admit to having a Valium addiction. If someone has any of the following symptoms, it could mean that they are addicted.

  • Difficulty stopping Valium use
  • Experiencing withdrawal symptoms
  • Inability to imagine life without Valium
  • Slurred speech
  • Uncoordinated movement
  • Excessive fatigue
  • Defensiveness when they are questioned about Valium use
  • Acting unethically to get Valium-for example, going to multiple doctors to obtain the drug or pretending their medication was “lost” or “stolen” in order to get more.
  • Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
  • Mood swings
  • Memory problems
  • Financial problems
  • Attempts to hide extent of Valium use

Valium Addiction: Dangers

Valium addiction can be extremely dangerous. Taking too much of the drug or combining it with other drugs or alcohol can quickly result in overdose and death. If a person becomes tolerant to the drug, they can experience extreme, even life threatening, withdrawal symptoms. Valium addiction can interfere with a persons ability to hold down a job or meet familial or social obligations. Valium use, especially while driving, can cause serious and potentially fatal accidents.

Valium Addiction: Withdrawal

Valium can be both physically addicting and habit forming. Even when taken as prescribed, long term Valium use can result in physical dependence and withdrawal. When used recreationally Valium is administered orally, intranasally, or intravenously. It is one of the most commonly misused pharmaceutical drugs in the United States.

Long term Valium use requires medically supervised withdrawal management. Whenever possible, Valium should be tapered slowly. Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome can result when a long-term Valium user abruptly stops taking Valium. Symptoms can be severe and include severe antisocial behavior and drug seeking tendencies. Valium withdrawal has even been known to cause seizures and death in some cases.

Some other withdrawal symptoms include:

  • Body shakes
  • Vomiting
  • Rapid pulse
  • Palpitations
  • Insomnia
  • Restlessness and anxiety
  • Depression
  • Hallucinations
  • Memory loss
  • Loss of appetite

Narcotic Fact Sheet

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Narcotic Fact Sheet

Prescription opioids are some of the most commonly abused substances in America. These opioids work by binding with opioid receptors in the brain. They bind to the same receptors that the bodies’ natural painkillers bind to. After prolonged opiate use, the body stops producing natural painkillers, resulting in opiate dependency. Opiates are such powerful narcotics that the body can become dependent on them even when they prescribed by a physician for the treatment of pain and are taken in the prescribed dosage.

Narcotic Fact Sheet: Vicodin, Lortab, and Lorcet

Vicodin, Lortab, and Lorcet are all brand names for the combination drug containing hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opiate. Usually, it is combined with non-opioid painkillers like acetaminophen to discourage recreational use and to increase the painkilling effects.  Hydrocodone is also a cough suppressant, so it is used in many prescription cough medications.

While additives such as acetaminophen are added to hydrocodone products in part to discourage illicit use, the danger is that people who do abuse hydrocodone products may not be aware that they are taking high levels of acetaminophen. This can be very dangerous, and in many cases, long term hydrocodone abuse can cause liver problems because these drugs are toxic in high doses, and can even be fatal.

Another reason that hydrocodone is less likely to be abused than drugs like pure oxycodone, is that the metabolism of hydrocodone prevents it from alternate routes of administration like snorting and injection. This is because the main painkilling effect of hydrocodone use comes from its conversion to the much stronger opioid hydromorphone in the liver. When the drug is snorted or injected, it bypasses this metabolic process, so it actually results in a less strong effect. Also, because hydrocodone users must separate the hydrocodone from the acetaminophen additives before injecting it, some of the hydrocodone is lost in the process. Hydrocodone is also only about half as strong as oral oxycodone.

Narcotic Fact Sheet: Percocet

Percocet is the brand name of the combination drug containing oxycodone and acetaminophen. As with the hydrocodone combination products, acetaminophen is added to oxycodone to both potentiate the painkilling effects and to discourage abuse. Percocet comes in doses of 10/325 (10 mg of oxycodone and 325 mg of acetaminophen) or 5/325 (5mg of oxycodone and 325 mg of acetaminophen).Percocet is an oral medication.

Oxycodone is a powerful analgesic synthesized from thebaine, which is derived from the opium plant. It was developed in Germany in 1916 as an alternative to heroin, which had been outlawed a couple years prior. It was hoped that oxycodone would have the analgesic (pain-killing) power of heroin without the dependence issues. However, since its inception, oxycodone has been subject to abuse.

Narcotic Fact Sheet: Roxicodone

Roxicodone is the brand name of a drug that contains pure oxycodone; it does not contain ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or aspirin, like other oxycodone-containing products (i.e. Percodan, Percocet, and Tylox).Roxicodone pills generally come in 15 or 30 mg doses. It is an immediate release form of oxycodone, unlike the time-release form of the drug: OxyContin. Because it is pure immediate release, pure oxycodone, the potential for abuse of oxycodone is very high.

Adderall Side Effects

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Adderall Side Effects

Adderall has many side effects that can range from light to very severe. Some of the less known Adderall side effects include an increased metabolism, eye twitching and erectile dysfunction. Because Adderall is an amphetamine it should come as no surprise that these are some of the side effects it produces but yet on the general lists of Adderall side effects these are not usually found. Either way Adderall side effects can be unpleasant and with long term use of Adderall can worsen.

Adderall side effects: increased metabolism

Adderall is a stimulant so it can increase metabolism in many different ways. For instance, Adderall side effects are increased blood pressure and heart rate. As the heart rate increases, cardiac muscles use more energy and since Adderall also increases energy and alertness, Adderall users have higher levels of mental and physical activity. Because of this the metabolic rate is increased in order to provide energy for the increase in activity due to Adderall use. Adderall can actually be abused specifically for the hike up in metabolism. Besides increasing metabolism and energy use, Adderall can also be used to suppress appetite making it a great weight loss tool for those wanting to lose weight.

Adderall side effects: Eye twitching

Eye twitching is the involuntary spasm of the muscle of in the eye lid. The most common reasons for an eye twitch are fatigue, stress and caffeine or stimulants. Adderall side effects can include fatigue and it is a powerful stimulant. This is what leads to the eye twitching. Because Adderall can keep a person awake for a long period of time as well as creating the same effects in them as caffeine it is very easy for someone even on a low dose of Adderall to begin experience eye twitching. Eye twitching as an Adderall side effect may be a sign that the Adderall user needs sleep or to cut back on the Adderall use.

Adderall side effects: Erectile Dysfunction

One of the actual listed Adderall side effects is loss of interest in sex, impotence and/or difficulty having an orgasm not to mention erectile dysfunction. Sexual side effects are actually some the least common Adderall side effects. Most of the time if an Adderall user is experiencing side effects such as erectile dysfunction the doctor will either prescribe an erectile dysfunction medication or adjust the dosage of Adderall or even switch medications all together. It is a good idea for anyone taking Adderall and is experiencing erectile dysfunction to talk to their doctor about it because erectile dysfunction is not a common side effect of the drug. The reason Adderall may cause impotence is because of the effects it has on blood flow and the entire body.

Adderall side effects can also include but are not limited to:

• Lack of appetite

• Headache

• Inability to fall asleep and stay asleep

• Dry Mouth

• Abdominal Pain and Discomfort

• Weight Loss

• Restlessness

• Dangerous increase in blood pressure

• Tachycardia or a high pulse rate

• Irregular heart rate

• Difficulty breathing

• Chest pain

• Allergic reaction that includes swelling and redness in the eyes or throat

• Migraine headaches

• Syncope or losing consciousness

• Blurry or double vision

• Seizure activity and excessive and uncontrollable shaking

• Extreme nervousness and paranoid delusions

• Mood swings that include hostility and severe aggression

• Depression

Sources: http://sideeffectsbase.com/adderall-side-effects/#!/exjun_

Roxy Rehab for Women

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Roxy Rehab for Women

For those who don’t know, “Roxy” is the street name for the drug oxycodone. It is a shortened version of the brand name for the drug “Roxicodone.” Oxycodone is a prescription narcotic painkiller, and it’s basically a synthetic version of heroin. With that said, oxycodone can be an effective medication if prescribed and taken responsibly. However, Roxy addiction is a growing problem in the US. Opiate painkillers like proxies are the most commonly prescribed drug in the United States, and the growing prescription painkiller abuse epidemic has created a whole new class of drug addicts.

Roxy rehab for women is designed to respond to the new class of drug addicts. Some who attend roxy rehab for women became addicted after having legitimate prescriptions for roxy. They may have gone to the doctor for a real ailment and walked away with a prescription for this powerfully addictive narcotic. Pretty soon, they realize they need more and more of the drug to get the same effect.

Others who come to roxy rehab for women may have simply tried roxies because it seemed safer than illicit drugs. Studies show that women tend to gravitate towards prescription drugs rather than street drugs like heroin. They mistakenly believe that because the medication is prescribed by doctors and its manufacture is regulated, it is “safer” than, say, heroin. Either way, roxy abuse is a growing problem among American women.

Roxy rehab for women involves a safe, medical detox. Anyone who has become addicted to roxies knows how painful it is when you run out or try to stop. The body often goes through horrible withdrawal because it has been dependent on roxies. That is why detox is so important. In the detox portion of roxy rehab you will be given medication to treat the unpleasant symptoms of withdrawal. This makes it much, much easier to wean yourself off of roxies for good, and to no longer be a slave to pills.

Roxy rehab for women is geared towards the needs of women who have become dependent on roxies. Women are underrepresented in most treatment centers, because women have a harder time reaching out for help. In a mixed gender setting, women may not have the same kind of attention or focus on their gender-specific issues as they would at a women’s treatment center.

Roxy rehab for women addresses the specific needs of women. Sometimes women suffering from addiction have issues that are overlooked or discounted at a mixed gender treatment center, like child-care responsibilities and sexual trauma. Roxy rehab for women allows women to focus on these issues.

Studies have shown that women-only treatment centers like roxy rehab for women have a greater success rate than traditional treatment center. By focusing on the gender-specific treatment protocols, roxy rehab for women is better able to meet the treatment needs of women who have become addicted to roxies and other substances. By doing this, roxy rehab for women gives clients the absolute best chance of success and long term sobriety.

Roxicodone Abuse

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Roxicodone Abuse

Roxicodone Abuse

Roxicodone (oxycodone hydrochloride) is a highly addictive opioid based analgesic pain-killer with an extreme potential for abuse. Tablets come in two strengths, 15 mg or 30 mg, designed for oral administration and each contain oxycodone hydrochloride. Oxycodone hydrochloride is a white crystalline powdered substance which derives from opium alkaloid, thebaine.

Roxicodone or Oxycodone hydrochloride is manufactured for the purpose of managing pain of patients who suffer from moderate to severe physical or chronic pain. The pain managing ingredients in Roxicodone (oxycodone) is a semi-synthetic opiate similar to its more natural cousin morphine.

Roxicodone stimulates a chemical pathway in the brain known as the dopamine pathway. Dopamine is a natural chemical used by the brain to prepare someone to experience something pleasurable or good. When a user takes roxicodone, the body releases dopamine in response, and that reaction is often in proportion to the amount of drugs the person takes. In the beginning, a person can take Roxicodone and feel a flood of dopamine, experiencing euphoria and extreme happiness as a result. Over time, however, the body will begin to adjust to its internal chemistry, and the person has to take higher doses of Roxicodone to feel the same result. This is the beginning of Roxicodone abuse.

People who abuse roxicodone often crush the tablets, mix them with water and inject the solution into their veins. This allows the drug to move directly into the user’s bloodstream, and the effects of the drug are often felt within minutes when users try this method. The effects of roxicodone abuse usually last between 4-6 hours.

People who abuse roxicodone may find that they experience withdrawal symptoms between hits of the medication or when they try to stop using roxicodone all together. Their bodies are no longer producing dopamine and other chemicals without the help from roxicodone, and the body needs those chemicals to function normally. These withdrawal symptoms can vary from person to person, but they most generally include:

  • Agitation or restlessness
  • Watery eyes
  • Sweating
  • Shaking
  • Stomach pain or nausea

The signs of roxicodone abuse are fairly easy to spot. The first and most common sign of anyone involved with roxicodone abuse is pin point pupils. This means their pupils are very small even in the light; they don’t dilate. People who are abusing roxicodone might also seem extremely relaxed or sedated, falling asleep while talking or wandering about in a bit of a daze. This waking and sleeping state is known as nodding off by those who abuse roxicodone. In addition, the roxicodone addict might ask for money or steal household items in order to raise money to buy drugs. The addict might see multiple doctors, all in a row, trying to get multiple prescriptions for roxicodone. The roxicodone abuser might also begin to miss school or work because he or she is too intoxicated to attend. All of these are signs of roxicodone abuse.

Roxicodone abuse is very dangerous and has a high potential for an overdose and even death. Luckily there are many solutions for roxicodone abuse today. So anyone who wants to stop using roxicodone can.

Sources: http://www.dependency.net/learn/roxicodone/

Q&A: Can Roxicodone interact with other medications or foods?

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Like any other drug, Roxicodone can interact with other medications and food. It’s important to take note of these interactions before combining Roxicodone with other prescription medications. There are over 900 separate medications that can interact with Roxicodone. Roxicodone can also interact with certain foods. Here is a list of the major interactions of Roxicodone.

1. Alcohol: The combination of alcohol or medications containing alcohol, and Roxicodone can be deadly. Alcohol and Roxicodone interact in a way that potentiates the effect of both. When Roxicodone and alcohol are combined, their effects increase exponentially. 98% of reported opiate overdoses have included the co-use of alcohol and/or other central nervous system depressants.

2. Alvimopan: Roxicodone may increase the risk of serious alvimopan side effects. You should not take alvimopan if you have taken Roxicodone for each of the past seven days.

3. Antidepressants: Combining antidepressants with Roxicodone could increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing.

4. Antihistamines: Many antihistamines cause significant drowsiness and can cause serious problems when used in combination with other medications that cause drowsiness, such as Roxicodone. Taking an antihistamine with Roxicodone may also increase the risks of other side effects (such as constipation or difficulty passing urine).

5. Antipsychotics: Combining an antipsychotic medication with Roxicodone can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing.

6. Barbiturates: Combining a barbiturate with Roxicodone can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing.

7. Benzodiazepines: Taking Roxicodone in combination with a benzodiazepine might increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing.

8. Grapefruit Juice: Grapefruit blocks the effect of the enzyme CYP3A4 which is concentrated mostly in the liver, and it is responsible for the breakdown of certain drugs, including Roxicodone. This causes an increase in Roxicodone concentration, which can cause serious reactions.

9. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs): Combining Roxicodone with an MAOI can cause serious reactions. Do not use Roxicodone and an MAOI within 14 days of each other.

10. Muscle Relaxants: Taking Roxicodone with a muscle relaxant may increase the risk of side effects due to both medications.

11. Other Narcotics or Opioids: Use extreme caution when combining Roxicodone with other narcotics or opioids, as serious side effects could occur.

12. Sleep Medications: Roxicodone can cause significant drowsiness, and combining it with a sleep medication could lead to dangerous effects. In general, Roxicodone should not be used in combination with sleep medications.

This is by no means a comprehensive list of all the interactions between Roxicodone and other medications or food. Medication interactions are no joke, and with a powerful drug like Roxicodone, you could have some serious side effects, including difficulty breathing, coma, and death. Even some herbal medications can interact with Roxicodone, so take the necessary precautions! Your best bet is to check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Roxicodone with anything else.

Source:

http://back-pain.emedtv.com/oxycodone/oxycodone-drug-interactions.html

 

Q&A: How do Roxies Affect Your Brain?

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Roxicodone

What are roxies?

Roxies are also called Roxicodone. Roxicodone, sometimes spelled “Roxycodone,” is a potent narcotic pain reliever that blocks the perception of pain by binding to opiate receptors in the brain and body. Roxycodone is recommended for treating moderate to severe pain or to sedate a patient prior to surgery. The recommended adult dose of Roxycodone can vary depending on the patient’s response, his or her weight and size and the severity of pain. Roxycodone is the brand name for oxycodone, available in immediate-release tablets. The drug Roxycodone, is an opioid, meaning that while it’s a powerful tool in the battle for pain management, it also has a tendency to be habit-forming.

How do roxies affect your brain?

When you are in pain your brain is sending off messages. Specific parts of the brain get excited and tell your body you are in pain. Roxies keep this from happening.

Roxies alter your perception and emotional response to pain by binding to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. Roxies affect the brain by acting the same way any other opioid does.

Roxies bind to specific receptors in the brain that deal with pain and pleasure. These receptors are known as mu, kappa, and delta receptors. When roxies bind to these receptors it keeps the neurons from getting excited and telling your brain you are in pain and instead tells your brain you feel good. Roxies decrease the excitability or response of those neurons and also blocks them from sending the messages of pain.

Opiate agonists like roxies do not completely alter the brain though, just the parts of the brain that perceive pain and pleasure. This is what makes them so effective. Roxies can relieve pain without causing a loss consciousness. The reason for this is because roxies alter the perception of pain in higher levels in the central nervous system as well as altering your emotional response to the pain in the pleasure centers. This is what results in the pain relief and the euphoria that many recreational users of roxies experience. This is also what makes roxies highly addictive. Especially for someone who has been taking roxies for a long period of time, they have altered their pain or opiate receptors to the point that now the brain is no longer dealing with pain on its own but is reliant on the medication. Through constant stimulation of key pleasure centers within the brain, and its reward system, opiate users are conditioned to want more of the drug.

Roxies may not affect the brain entirely, only the pain and pleasure receptors but they do affect other parts of the brain and nervous system. For instance, in addition to pain relief, roxies stop the cough reflex, slows breathing and causes the pupils to shrink. Roxies also have the ability to lower body temperature. The two biggest affects roxies have on the nervous system are:

  • Suppressed cough – Roxies are also a cough suppressant. Roxies suppress the cough reflex because they affect the cough center in the medulla. The medulla is located in the brain and controls breathing etc.
  • Respiratory depression -Roxies also cause respiratory depression or decreased breathing because it directly affects the brain stem’s respiratory centers. This is when overdose from roxies happen. Slowed breathing reduces the responsiveness of the brain stem respiratory centers. By doing this it compounds on itself and cause death.

Restless Leg Syndrome

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Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless Leg Syndrome

Ever wonder why they call it “kicking” a heroin or Roxy addiction? It’s because of a really common symptom of opioid withdrawal known as restless leg syndrome. When you have restless leg syndrome, you usually have to literally kick your legs to relieve the tingling feeling.

Restless Leg Syndrome: What is it?

Restless leg syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes you to have urges to move your body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations. It most commonly affects the legs, but it can affect the arms, torso, head, and back. Moving the body temporarily relieved the sensations.

The sensations can feel like itchiness, cramping, numbness, aching, burning, or tugging. They can last for up to an hour or more. The feelings are usually worse when you try to lie down or relax.

Restless Leg Syndrome: The dangers

Dealing with restless leg syndrome can have an impact on your life. If you can’t sleep because of restless leg syndrome, it can impact your ability to function the next day. Insomnia can also suck much of the enjoyment out of life. Your mental and physical well-being can be compromised. This is especially dangerous for people who are trying to quit a Roxy addiction.

Dealing with restless leg syndrome can cause feelings of exhaustion and depression. It isn’t in and of itself a life-threatening condition, but it can take a toll on mental and physical faculties.

Restless Leg Syndrome: Causes

Restless leg syndrome can be caused by a number of conditions including:

- Benzodiazepine and opiate withdrawal

- Peripheral neuropathy which can occur in people who have chronically abused alcohol and have nutritional deficiencies as a result

- Parkinson’s disease

- Iron deficiency

- Chronic kidney disease

- Pregnancy

- Side effect of medications including some anticonvulsants and antipsychotics

Restless Leg Syndrome: Treatment

Unfortunately, there is no cure for restless leg syndrome. However, there are some things you can do to relieve your symptoms. First and foremost, if you are experiencing restless leg syndrome, consult a doctor. They will be able to rule out any underlying medical conditions that could be causing the condition. If there is no underlying cause or if it is caused by withdrawal or medication, here are some things you can do to help:

- Find ways to manage stressful situations, because stress tends to exacerbate the symptoms of restless leg syndrome.

- Relaxation techniques such as meditation can ease the symptoms.

- Warm baths can give you some relief from restless leg syndrome.

- Taking a multivitamin can help.

- Exercise has been shown to help a person struggling with restless leg syndrome.

Restless Leg Syndrome: Addiction Recovery

If a person is experiencing restless leg syndrome as a result of drug or alcohol withdrawal, the condition will usually resolve itself. If it doesn’t, this usually means that something else is going on, and you should consult a doctor. Once the dopamine levels in the brain readjust, the symptoms of restless leg syndrome should dissipate. In the meantime, you can reduce the symptoms of restless leg syndrome by exercising and taking a nutritional supplement.

Source:

http://alcoholrehab.com/alcohol-rehab/restless-leg-syndrome/

Vicodin Addiction

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Vicodin Addiction

Vicodin Addiction

According to the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 23 million adults and children over the age of 12 had taken some form of hydrocodone at least once in their lifetime for nonmedical purposes.

Doctors will very often prescribe Vicodin to patient for the relief of moderate to severe pain. Vicodin is a combo of hydrocodone (an opiate) and acetaminophen (the stuff that is in your Tylenol). Vicodin works by blocking the pain receptors in the brain, but it also creates a sense of euphoria in its users. This makes Vicodin work really well for pain but it also makes it super addictive. Who doesn’t want to feel good? That is what euphoria is. Unfortunately that is the thought that many people with a Vicodin addiction have.

People who take Vicodin will usually feel a rush of euphoria and relaxation. Not only that but any physical pain they are feeling begins to diminish. Over time, people who use Vicodin develop a tolerance for it. What is a tolerance? A tolerance means they need more and more Vicodin to achieve the same euphoria and pain relief as before. Many people with a Vicodin addiction can take anywhere from 20 to 30 pills a day and sometimes more. When someone with a Vicodin addiction begins taking that many pills they usually will start to show signs of Vicodin addiction. Here are some signs and symptoms of Vicodin addiction:

  • Drowsiness
  • An obsession with using and getting Vicodin
  • An inability to focus
  • Extreme anxiety and paranoia
  • Severe mood swings
  • Nausea and vomiting

Those with a Vicodin addiction usually will start “doctor shopping” or using manipulation, fraud and lies to get more and more of it. Because of the obsession with Vicodin all of their normal responsibilities in life become second to getting more Vicodin and their professional, personal and financial situations begin to fall apart. These are just a few of the effects of a Vicodin addiction though; there are so many other negative consequences to a Vicodin addiction. For instance some effects of Vicodin use are:

  • Itching
  • Swelling
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting and upset stomach

Vicodin use and Vicodin addiction can cause some medical issues if used for a long period of time. For instance, long term Vicodin use can cause liver damage, liver failure, jaundice, and urinary system issues. Also, because Vicodin is a central nervous system depressant it naturally decreases heart rate and breathing rate. This is especially true if taken in large doses by those with a Vicodin addiction. Those with a Vicodin addiction are at a high risk of overdose. Overdose occurs when someone takes a dose of Vicodin that is too much for them or if they mix Vicodin with another type of central nervous system depressant such as alcohol, other opiates, benzodiazepines, or barbiturates.

Another one of the problems with Vicodin addiction other than the effects and the risk of overdose are the withdrawal symptoms should the person with the Vicodin addiction every try to stop taking them. Withdrawal symptoms from a Vicodin addiction can be very unpleasant and most likely will require an inpatient or outpatient detox to help make more comfortable. Luckily though there is treatment for Vicodin addiction in the form of Vicodin detox and Vicodin drug treatment. For those that finally want to beat their Vicodin addiction they can seek help from a facility that specialize in getting people off their medicine once and for all.

Vicodin Addiction

According to the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 23 million adults and children over the age of 12 had taken some form of hydrocodone at least once in their lifetime for nonmedical purposes.

Doctors will very often prescribe Vicodin to patient for the relief of moderate to severe pain. Vicodin is a combo of hydrocodone (an opiate) and acetaminophen (the stuff that is in your Tylenol). Vicodin works by blocking the pain receptors in the brain, but it also creates a sense of euphoria in its users. This makes Vicodin work really well for pain but it also makes it super addictive. Who doesn’t want to feel good? That is what euphoria is. Unfortunately that is the thought that many people with a Vicodin addiction have.

People who take Vicodin will usually feel a rush of euphoria and relaxation. Not only that but any physical pain they are feeling begins to diminish. Over time, people who use Vicodin develop a tolerance for it. What is a tolerance? A tolerance means they need more and more Vicodin to achieve the same euphoria and pain relief as before. Many people with a Vicodin addiction can take anywhere from 20 to 30 pills a day and sometimes more. When someone with a Vicodin addiction begins taking that many pills they usually will start to show signs of Vicodin addiction. Here are some signs and symptoms of Vicodin addiction:

  • Drowsiness
  • An obsession with using and getting Vicodin
  • An inability to focus
  • Extreme anxiety and paranoia
  • Severe mood swings
  • Nausea and vomiting

Those with a Vicodin addiction usually will start “doctor shopping” or using manipulation, fraud and lies to get more and more of it. Because of the obsession with Vicodin all of their normal responsibilities in life become second to getting more Vicodin and their professional, personal and financial situations begin to fall apart. These are just a few of the effects of a Vicodin addiction though; there are so many other negative consequences to a Vicodin addiction. For instance some effects of Vicodin use are:

  • Itching
  • Swelling
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting and upset stomach

Vicodin use and Vicodin addiction can cause some medical issues if used for a long period of time. For instance, long term Vicodin use can cause liver damage, liver failure, jaundice, and urinary system issues. Also, because Vicodin is a central nervous system depressant it naturally decreases heart rate and breathing rate. This is especially true if taken in large doses by those with a Vicodin addiction. Those with a Vicodin addiction are at a high risk of overdose. Overdose occurs when someone takes a dose of Vicodin that is too much for them or if they mix Vicodin with another type of central nervous system depressant such as alcohol, other opiates, benzodiazepines, or barbiturates.

Another one of the problems with Vicodin addiction other than the effects and the risk of overdose are the withdrawal symptoms should the person with the Vicodin addiction every try to stop taking them. Withdrawal symptoms from a Vicodin addiction can be very unpleasant and most likely will require an inpatient or outpatient detox to help make more comfortable. Luckily though there is treatment for Vicodin addiction in the form of Vicodin detox and Vicodin drug treatment. For those that finally want to beat their Vicodin addiction they can seek help from a facility that specialize in getting people off their medicine once and for all.

Source: http://addiction.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Signs_of_Vicodin_Addiction