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Addictions

Addiction is a dependence on a behavior or substance that a person is generally powerless to stop, and will increase in severity over time unless it is treated. Medically, it is the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a habit-forming substance. Questions related to substance abuse and dependency on nicotine, illegal drugs and alcohol, as well as other addictive substances, are asked and answered in this category.

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How long do i need to wait until i can take xanax after taking suboxone?

It's not very easy to answer because it depends on the dose of each drug and how far apart they were taken, among other things, but it can last longer than 24 hours.

Mixing these two drugs is VERY dangerous and you should contact a doctor immediately if you have done so.

What are NA meetings?

NA usually refers to Narcotics Anonymous. There is no Narcissists Anonymous, since they do not recognize a problem and generally feel no need to change.

Why many people fear the future?

Because they already feel inadequate, and feel that things only may become worse. Most people are cynics that live day by day. Paycheck to paycheck, and only wish instead of plan...

How do you tell if a drug addict is bipolar?

Symptoms of Bipolar DisorderBipolar disorder is a cyclic illness where people periodically exhibit elevated (Manic) and depressive episodes. Most people will experience a number of episodes, averaging 0.4 to 0.7 a year with each lasting 3-6 months. Late adolescence and early adulthood are peak years for the onset of the illness. ClassificationBipolar disorder is commonly categorized as either Bipolar Type I, where an individual experiences full-blown mania, or Bipolar Type II, in which the hypomanic "highs" do not go to the extremes of mania. The latter is much more difficult to diagnose, since the hypomanic episodes may simply appear as a period of successful high productivity and is reported less frequently than a distressing depression. Psychosis can occur, particularly in manic periods. There are also 'rapid cycling' subtypes. Because there is so much variation in the severity and nature of mood-related problems, the concept of a bipolar spectrum is often employed, which includes cyclothymia. There is no consensus as to how many 'types' of bipolar disorder exist. Many people with bipolar disorder experience severe anxiety and are very irritable (to the point of rage) when in a manic state, while others are euphoric and grandiose. The depressive phaseSigns and symptoms of the depressive phase of bipolar disorder include: persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt, anger, isolation and/or hopelessness, disturbances in sleep and appetite, fatigue and loss of interest in usually enjoyed activities, problems concentrating, loneliness, self-loathing, apathy or indifference, depersonalization, loss of interest in sexual activity, shyness or social anxiety, irritability, chronic pain (with or without a known cause), lack of motivation, and morbid/suicidal ideation. ManiaMania is generally characterized by a distinct period of an elevated, expansive or irritable mood state. People commonly experience an increase in energy and a decreased need for sleep. A person's speech may be pressured, with thoughts experienced as racing. Attention span is low and a person in a manic state may be easily distracted. People may feel they have been 'chosen', or are 'on a special mission', which are considered grandiose or delusional ideas. At more extreme phases, a person in a manic state can begin to experience psychosis, or a break with reality, where thinking is affected along with mood. In order to be diagnosed with mania according to DSM-IV, a person must experience this state of elevated or irritable mood as well as other symptoms for two or more weeks.1

For proper diagnosis, please see your physician.

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_disorder

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Is gaba addictive?

No it is not, it is naturally produced in your body in low levels. However like with any drug you will want to do it again if you have a good time on it.

Is maxalt addictive?

No, Maxalt is the brand name of the Rizatriptan, which is an anti-migraine medication. It is not a narcotic drug and belongs to a class of medications known as the triptans.

What is a compulsion?

A compulsion is the performance of an action or desire to perform an action for a very specific reason. This reason may be arbitrary or based upon logic, societal belief, or personal experience. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) may for example, compel an affected individual to wash their hands several times instead of one to get them clean. The person may or not be aware that washing your hands once or twice gets them reasonably the same amount of clean as washing them six or nine times, but sees the logic that if one wash is good and kills germs that two or ten washes should kill germs the first wash missed.

Oftentimes a person with a compulsion is aware of the fact that their specific action or actions are viewed as bizarre or extreme in the societal eye but chooses to continue the action as it grants them personal comfort regardless of the opinions of others.

What can addiction do to your life?

addiction can have many affects in your life. Like game addiction. If you have a job and a good house and then you become a video game addict, you will lose all that because you play to much games. At first it may not seem a addiction, but then you start playing more, and more, and more until your whole life is ruined and you lose everything you own

What are Muslim views on drugs?

As a follower of Islam it is in the opinion of most Sheiks that drugs can be taken in exceptional circumstances - However it is not Allah's will for you to get stoned (Unless you've commited adultery)

What southern plant pest has been proven beneficial for alcohol abuse?

Kudzu, Studies have shown that kudzu can reduce both hangovers and alchol cravings.

Is alcoholism an example of a purely physical addiction?

Yes, the body can be physically addicted to alcohol. The psychological dependence comes first, then the physical dependence. So you would have to recover from those in the reverse order. You first get the medical care to get off the alcohol, and then you get the treatment for the psychological component.

Are all tranquilizers addictive?

Depressant drugs include opium, opium derivatives, drugs synthesized from opiates, synthetic opiates (that do not require an opiate precursor), tranquilizers, barbiturates, alcohol and a variety of lesser-known drugs. All are potentially addictive, and the ones listed are highly addictive.

Why do people become addicted to tobacco or drugs?

The short answer is that they get addicted to smoking by smoking. But there is more to it than that. Cigarettes contain nicotine, and nicotine has a calming effect. After a while, when they start to feel tense, they automatically reach for a cigarette.

What is a lethal dose of alcohol?

What constitutes a minimum lethal dose of methanol depends on a number of factors. However, if alcohol poisoning is ever suspected, medical help should be obtained immediately.

How many times do you have to smoke to be addicted?

I believe everyone has a different "count" if you will. Some people get physically addicted and some mentally. It depends I believe on the person. Smoking at one point turns into a habit because if you do it daily it will eventually become part of your daily schedule and routine. All in all it is different for everyone.

How long must you wait after taking 4 8mg suboxone per day to feel an opiate again?

probably two weeks... after an injury i was forced to stop taking my 8mg subutex once a day, and five to six days later i was able to really feel the opiates again. though i must say everyone person is different, and depending on your bodies metabolism it can vary.

How do you prevent from biting your nails?

either a special nail biting polish or gloves! i have a bad habit of it:(

How much does a addiction counselor make?

With Bachelors Degree & licensed with state......under $40K (and that's being quite generous) With Masters....approx $10 more in same position....all depends on where working and what level. Can definitely be more (or less). Having said that, there are many more opportunities with a graduate degree, and you truly need it to get anywhere beyond a government funded agency, with a low salary and ridiculous caseload. I would highly encourage anyone pursuing any type of mental health degree, to obtain Bachelor's, find a good internship, and immediately wrap us your Masters. Master level therapists can do very well, I know several in private practice, with hospitals....etc., making $75-100K. This isn't a field I've ever known anyone in, who did so for the financial benefits.

How many different types of addictions are there?

Most clinics will treat addictions for pain killers, opiates and narcotics; some have specialty facilities to treat methamphetamine addiction or alcohol addiction. Each clinic has its own policies on what they will and will not be able to treat.

Who are passive smokers?

Passive smoking - or second hand smoking - is the involuntary action of inhaling surrounding smoke. This pertains mainly to nonsmokers who are present in the company of smokers, and therefore are not actively smoking but breathing the smoky surrounding air.

Do Doctors taper you down on methadone?

Methadone has three medical uses: pain control, maintenance and detox.

In maintenance programs, the addict is given measured doses of a less-intoxicating drug that will allow him or her to function better - take care of business, hold down a job, etc.

While this form of treatment, using Methadone, is popular due to government programs, most addiction professionals consider it unacceptable, as it does nothing to help the person recover from the addiction. The methadone, itself an addictive drug, simply keeps the brain accustomed to the presence of drugs, and does nothing to remove either the need for them or the craving. Put simply, the addict remains an addict - still dependent on drugs in order to function. Combine, with the foregoing, the fact that it is quite possible to get high on Methadone itself, or use it to maintain in between bouts of using other opiates, and you can see that it is not all that it's cracked up to be by the folks with vested economic and bureaucratic interest in its continued use.

Methadone detox is likewise undesirable. At best, an opiate addict has an uncomfortable time in detox. Methadone itself has a longer and more difficult detox than heroin and most other opiates. That means tapering someone off on Methadone will take longer and, if the detox protocol is not followed precisely, the patient is likely to go into full-blown withdrawal. The most common result of that is relapse to the drug of choice.

The bare fact of the matter is that heroin itself is a better choice than Methadone for detox, but it is not legal to use it that way.

The most effective, safest detox protocol is a medically-supervised inpatient program using Suboxone. Opiate detox with Suboxone, properly done, is far shorter and more effective than with other substances, due to its narcotic agonist/antagonist action. The likelihood of relapse is substantially reduced over other drugs and methods, provided that the patient really wants to remain clean.

Having said that, we must caution against the outpatient Suboxone detox that has become widely available in the US and other countries. Outpatient detox is rarely effective, and the doctors providing it are usually not trained in detox procedures. Many of them are storefront operations that, essentially, get the patients hooked on Suboxone and continue to administer it, rather than detoxing the patient and assisting them in finding further help.

How old are farts?

they were made by poo and cheese and kathrine

1meter and 78 centimeters how many feet?

Each foot is 0.3048 meters. Use this for your conversions.

When was the song Addicted to Love by Robert Palmer released?

The song Addicted to Love was released on Robert Palmer's third album, Riptide. The album version runs over six minutes long. This song is known as his signature song.