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drug
treatment center
Drug treatment
center help is available for those who suspect that they may have
a problem with drugs or alcohol and benefit from intake to a drug
treatment center. One of the common myths about alcohol or drug
addiction problems is that there is a difference between alcohol
treatment and treatment at a drug treatment center. On first glimpse
into a drug treatment center, people quickly see that alcohol and
drug abuse problems affect persons from many backgrounds and it
is not readily apparent as to who uses what. Here is a list of drugs
and descriptions. Included are signs and symptoms of each drug of
abuse and method of ingestion. The abuse of these drugs can be treated
at a drug treatment center. For more information on drugs of abuse
please visit our drug detox info site by clicking on the link at
the bottom of this page.
Prescription drug abuse can be treated
at a drug treatment center. Prescription drug abuse generally begins
with a legitimate medical problem that requires treatment with drugs
that may be prescribed for pain or anxiety. Generally these do not
include all prescription drugs but are limited to pain medication
and anxiolytics. These medications cause physical dependence over
a period of time and are among the most difficult drugs to quit
using. Signs of prescription drug abuse are as follows. Having the
same medication prescribed by more than one doctor. Multiple bottles
of what are essentially the same thing. Example: Lori tab and Violin
or xanax and ativan. Going to multiple pharmacies. Filling someone
elseÇs prescription. Pills in unmarked bottles or plastic baggies.
Finishing a prescription early and being overly concerned with refills.
Cocaine is one the most commonly used illegal drugs that can be
treated at a drug treatment center. Signs of cocaine abuse include
high levels of agitation, a tendency to anger easily, especially
over little things, enlarged pupils, and anger. Cocaine paraphernalia
includes glass pipes, syringes, mirrors with powdery residue and
rolled dollar bills. Cocaine itself is a white powder that may be
kept in a small plastic baggie, glassine envelope, folded magazine
paper, or small vial.
Methamphetimes have similar effects as cocaine
but much longer lasting. Methamphetamine abuse can be treated in
an inpatient drug treatment center. Methamphetamine users are prone
to violence and may exhibit extreme paranoia, even thinking that
their friends and family are involved in plots to harm or incarcerate
the user. Like cocaine, Methamphetamine, also known as 'speed'Ç is
a white or off white powder although it may be in the form of a
translucent 'rock'.
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