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Thursday, 26 November 2009

  • Xanax, Valium, Ativan Abuse, Dangerous Facts

    Benzodiazepine abuse, such as Xanax, Valium, and Ativan, can cause addiction, even death, and withdrawals often need medical intervention.

    Benzos, or benzodiazepines, are a class of psychoactive drugs with varying hypnotic, sedative, anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant and amnesic properties. Sold as Xanax (alprazolam),Librium (chlordiazepoxide), Valium (diazepam), and Ativan (lorazepam), these slow down the central nervous system.

     

    Useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and muscle spasms, they seem helpful enough.

    There is a catch: The long-term use of benzodiazapines can cause physical dependence. In other words, drug addiction.

    “We have dealt with many people who started using Xanax or Valium to help with insomnia or anxiety,” states Mary Rieser, Executive Director for The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia. “Unfortunately, once they become drug addicted to these prescription drugs, they often need a medically supervised withdrawal from them.”

    That’s right. Benzo withdrawal can cause death.

     

    “Any withdrawal from any drug is extremely uncomfortable. Our withdrawal specialists work with our students in withdrawing from drugs comfortably,” continues Ms. Rieser. “However, benzo and extreme alcohol addiction need close medical supervision.”

    For the full story http://news.wooeb.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=141985&ret

     

  • Drug Education and Prevention on the Airwaves

    Drug Education Efforts Are Taken Up by TV, Radio Channels.

    As news of tragedies such as the death of Michael Jackson, DJ AM, and other celebrities dominate the news media, one drug rehab is using the same media to promote drug education and drug prevention.

    Mary Rieser, the Director of Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia, appeared on a local cable television show. The hostess invited Ms. Rieser to educate families about signs of drug abuse.  There are many families struggling with drug or alcohol abuse that need help identifying effective drug abuse programs and sometimes even identifying the basic problem of addiction.

     

    Since many family members are unaware of a loved one’s drug addiction, part of the broadcast was dedicated to signs of drug abuse and detection of drug paraphernalia. Families are often surprised that drug paraphernalia can be purchased at local convenience stores.

    For the full story http://news.wooeb.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=141995&ret

     

  • Prescription Drugs Abused By Teens, Prescription Drug Addiction

    Teens: Easy to Abuse Prescription Drugs, Often With Deadly Results.

    Prescription Drug Abuse

    Prescription drugs are the most common abused drugs by teens, after marijuana, a study has recently shown.

    This is not surprising, as prescription drugs are normally easily available, found in medicine cabinets at home. These prescription drugs, usually opiates such as OxyContin or Percocet, or benzodiazepines, such as Xanax or Valium, will produce a euphoric sensation if abused. They can also be deadly.

    The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia warns that teens abusing prescription drugs is more prevalent and more deadly than ever before.

    “Studies have shown that teens in increasing numbers are reporting that they have abused prescription drugs found in parent’s medicine cabinets,” states Mary Rieser, Executive Director for The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia. “Twenty percent of teens in America, or roughly 6 million teens, have abused prescription pain medication, and the same amount have abused prescription stimulants and tranquilizers.

    For the full story http://news.wooeb.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=142463&ret

     

  • EFFECTS OF PRENATAL METH USE

    This article is not surprising, but it is frightening.  Methamphetamine is incredibly addictive.  Any pregnant woman who has abused methamphetamine, no matter their intentions should immediately get into effective drug treatment.  Good intentions and will power are often not stronger than the pull of addiction.  Good people go bad with methamphetamine and we can’t count on them to make ethical decisions.

    Narconon 877-413-3073  drugsno.com

    Pregnant mice given a single dose of methamphetamine had babies who suffered from developmental problems and impaired motor skills, according to a University of Toronto researcher.

    The Saskatoon Star Phoenix reported March 19 that researchers believe that meth use releases free radicals in the brain, which can cause a variety of damage, including to DNA. Fetal brains have less ability than adult brains to counteract free radicals, said University of Toronto researcher Peter Wells.

    In mice, the harmful effects of prenatal meth use appear to be permanent. Wells said it's not clear if the animal studies can be applied to human drug use, however. "It's very difficult to know the (troubles) that meth causes in humans because there's very little documentation about what they're exposed to," he said. 

    http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2007/single-dose-of-meth-can-hurt.html


  • Xanax Addiction Story, How Xanax Addiction Occurs

    Xanax Abused by Many, Causing Xanax Addiction.

    Many are now finding themselves in a drug rehab, unwittingly becoming addicted to prescription drugs.

    Myra, a housewife, mother of 4, and grandmother to two, tells her story of her life before coming to The Atlanta Recovery Center to get help to quit her Xanax addiction:

    I had a great life, grew up in a loving family, met the man of my dreams, and was all around a happy mother and grandmother.

    I decided to go back to work, mainly just to find something to do, and found that while enjoyable, life became a little more stressful.

    I had trouble sleeping, so I went to the doctor, and he prescribes Xanax, to help with my anxiety over my new job, and help me sleep better.

    The Xanax pills helped me relax, and I could get through the day without stress.

    For the full story http://news.wooeb.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=143077&ret

     

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  • A Note from the Executive Director Before founding Narconon of Georgia drug and alcohol rehab in 2001 I worked as a nurse and a business consultant to corporate executives. A late night encounter with a homeless girl at a Waffle House led to a fulltime effort to stop drug abuse. I took the girl into my home, learned that she was addicted to crack cocaine and eventually took her to a drug treatment center. Through this experience, I learned that there were not enough effective long term care substance abuse rehab programs to meet the growing need. Working in tandem with a Drug Court Judge, we piloted the feasibility of providing drug treatment instead of incarceration for addicted offender. When the pilot was successful, Narconon of Georgia was fully established to provide substance abuse treatment to all types of clients. I love motivating a client for substance abuse treatment, because I know that we can provide REAL help.

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