Posted on December 2nd, 2010 by zenia
Heroin: Death By Addiction
Today’s fast-paced world is taking its toll on people whose lives seem to be characterised by ever-increasing pressure from all sides. Unfortunately the reality is that while all of us have to face daily stress, the vast majority of us don’t have healthy coping mechanisms. Among the most devastating of these mechanisms is the abuse of drugs, especially the illegal variety known as “narcotics”. Although there are many narcotics out there, heroin ranks as one of the most addictive and destructive.
Anthropologist Michael Agar described heroin as “the perfect whatever drug”. That is exactly how people find themselves within the terrible clutches of heroin addiction. Its great attraction is that it provides the user with an extremely pleasurable state of relaxation and euphoria. However, this coveted feeling soon turns ugly as the user’s body builds up a tolerance and physical dependency. This leads to a need to take more of the drug and thus sets the addict firmly on the path to destruction as the side-effects and consequences of their abuse snowball out of control.
Heroin, or diacetylmorphine, is derived from the opium poppy and belongs to the class of drugs known as “opiates”. This class of drugs, which includes morphine, are used medically for their powerful analgesic (pain relieving) properties. Though heroin is used in some countries as a legal medical treatment, its most popular use is for recreation.
The snare of this narcotic carries horrific consequences. The effect of the drug itself on the body goes beyond addiction, tolerance, and dependency. Heroin damages the central nervous system, heart, circulatory system, lungs, liver, and many other organs. Its common administration via needle leads to other risks such as blood-borne pathogens like HIV and hepatitis. On the street it is also “cut” or mixed with other substances, some of which are highly poisonous.
In the end, heroin’s pleasures are but a death sentence veiled in euphoria. If you are suffering under its addiction, or if you are concerned about a loved one who is addicted to heroin, we suggest that you contact the South Coast Recovery Centre for more information.
Contact Details:
Website:
http://www.scrc.co.za/Email :
info@scrc.co.za
Phone :
039 314 4777 or 039 314 4896
Physical Address :
Greenhill Farm
Chiddingstone Road
Ramsgate
Kwa-zulu Natal
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Posted on December 2nd, 2010 by zenia
Detox: Not The Herbal Tea Kind
We’re not talking about the “nice healthy” detox here. This has got nothing to do with removing toxins with the use of alternative therapy and medicine. This is an article about drug detoxification, or detox for short, and has no nice “let’s skip to the park” connotations. This is war, war between an addict and his body, between his will and the physiological dependency his body has developed. This detox is not pretty – it’s painful, it’s hard, and you will suffer.
Why on earth would you go through detox then? How can anyone expect you to be tormented by your own body and mind like that? The reason is simple: if you don’t then you will destroy your life and seriously hurt the lives of those around you. Compared to the detrimental effects of your alcoholism or drug addiction, detox is brief and light.
There are three main stages or steps in detox. The first is evaluation. When the patient begins the process of detoxification, medical staff runs tests to establish the exact substances and concentrations of the drugs in their system. At the same time the staff will check for what is known as co-occurring disorders, dual diagnosis, and mental/ behavioural issues.
When the staff moves the patient to the next step of detox they begin the process of stabilisation. This is a critical step where the side-effects of withdrawal kick in and wage war against the patient. At this time staff may or may not use medication to ease and facilitate the process of detoxification, though it is most common to use medication. The patient is also briefed as to what they should expect during their treatment. Sometimes, at the discretion of the medical and rehab facility staff, family or close friends may be brought in for additional support.
The final stage of detox the patient is guided into treatment. Detox only addresses the immediate matter of physiological dependency and withdrawal that the addict faces. The recovery process cannot end there. The patient has to agree to enter into an alcohol or drug rehabilitation program. During this time the patient’s psychological needs will be addressed and they will be further equipped to rebuild their lives again.
Drug detox is not pretty, nor is it “nice”. The process is long and difficult. You need to have the best support, both from family and friends and from the rehab facility, if you will make it through successfully. You should speak to someone about finding the help you need. We highly recommend that you contact the South Coast Recovery Centre.
Contact Details:
Website:
http://www.scrc.co.za/Email :
info@scrc.co.za
Phone :
039 314 4777 or 039 314 4896
Physical Address :
Greenhill Farm
Chiddingstone Road
Ramsgate
Kwa-zulu Natal
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