There's a lot of hidden drug abuse amongst our younger generation and for the most part their parents are completely unaware it's happening. Much of this drug abuse takes place away from the home, in the homes of friends, at school, or sometimes while parents are working. Parents these days, are strongly advised to keep abreast of all the local, and national, drugs of choice for teenage children. It's important that parents study and know all the signs of drug abuse, it may one day save the life of one of their children, or the child of a friend. According to national statistics the most the commonly abused drugs are alcohol, tobacco, prescription medications, steroids, coke, heroin, meth, pot, and a slew of others. There are quite a variety of different symptoms of these drugs, and they're not always outwardly evident. Let's take a look at just one such drug called Nembutal, which is a Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant, meaning that it depresses central the nervous system in order to remedy sleep disorders, mostly the inability to fall asleep, but sometimes panic attacks, or stress attacks.
These types of drugs supposedly can only be had with a prescription from a licensed physician, however, not only are there doctors selling prescriptions on the side, but there are also counterfeit prescriptions and stolen medications available on the street as well. These types of central nervous system depressants can be the cause of dangerous overdoses and eventual addiction. The typical length of time for a physical dependence to take place with these kinds of prescription medications can range from three weeks to a couple of months, thereafter needing a very painful withdrawal in a facility.
Symptoms to watch for would be paranoid feelings, extremely slow heartbeat, a compulsive personality change and sometimes coma or death. Other less serious side effects could include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and sweating even during cold weather. Quitting one of these central nervous system depressants can be quite difficult without admission to a treatment center. In a treatment center there are special medications available that can decrease the desire for the addictive drug, plus lessen the pain and suffering of withdrawal. And in addition, there are trained drug counselors and usually on staff nurses in case of medical emergencies. To find out more, check online for a drug abuse counseling center in your area.
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Understanding Alcohol Abuse And Its Treatment
Effects
What does alcohol abuse cause for those who continue to drink? There are a range of effects that are interlinked with alcohol abuse. Some of these effects are more in the short-term (i.e drowsiness, headaches), while there are severe long-term effects too. These long-term effects include things such as liver damage, diminishing brain functionality, and kidney damage.
Treatment
For those who are looking to get out of this never-ending abuse, it is essential to come to a proven treatment facility. These professionals are able to provide the appropriate, customized treatment option that is required at the moment.
The professionals assist in making sure the individual is putting together a list of goals that have to be achieved over a period of time. This ensures the final results are as desired and alcohol becomes a thing of the past.
These treatment plans include understanding where the temptations come from when it comes to alcohol abuse. Once, the knowledge is gained, one is easily able to change their life by removing alcohol from it.
The professionals ensure the plan that is in place is not rigid and is based on the ongoing results that are in front of them. This helps engage the individual and get the right kind of result.
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