Author: The Fix

The Dark Side Of Sobriety Becoming Trendy

While sobriety going mainstream has had a positive impact, there are some who have looked to take advantage of the “sober curious” movement.

By this point in time, many of us have become exhausted by the phrase “sober curious.” In a few short years, the movement to normalize and encourage people to consider a sober lifestyle has exploded.

Overall, many see it as a positive shift in our culture of glorified drug and alcohol use and triumphant stories of sloppy intoxication. However, a dark side has inevitably emerged—as people grab the opportunity to make money off of people in need. This is where the movement—which does not distinguish between people in recovery and people who choose to experiment with a sober lifestyle—gets messy.

“I’m all down with the new sobriety/sober movement but please let’s not forget among the mocktails, the trendiness and the tees with cutesy slogans that for many of us, sobriety wasn’t a health trend, lifestyle choice or a socio-political statement but a matter of life and death,” The Fix contributor and author Amy Dresner said in a Twitter post. Another user replied, “If another person says ‘sober curious’ to me I’m gonna punch them in the neck.”

The positive impact of this trend is obvious. As Dr. Paul Earley, an addiction medicine physician, told Vox, “If you have younger people who are trying sobriety before the illness has taken hold, we might prevent some people who are on their way toward alcoholism.” Young people who may not be keen on trying out a 12-step program like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous have another option in seeking out sober communities. These communities, led by social media “influencers,” are doing their part to glamorize the sober lifestyle—for once.

“It’s almost rebellious in a sense because of how glorified alcohol and drugs have been for so long,” said Austin Cooper, whose @SoberRevolution Instagram account has a following of nearly 60,000.

On the other hand, Vox reports, there are certain things that people who ally with this movement should be aware of.

“We need to be really careful about who we trust and we need to make sure that people are licensed or certified in some fashion to ensure that we’re getting the proper treatment,” Kati Morton, a licensed marriage and family therapist, told Vox.

Morton emphasized that for people who are in need of actual recovery, relying on “sober influencers” won’t be enough to address deep-seated issues—they need counselors, not coaches.

Vox writer Molly McHugh also noted that not all sober influencers are to be trusted. “There have been numerous instances of Instagram coaches failing to deliver on their promises,” wrote McHugh.

Cooper says there is a lot of money to be made through “body brokering”—recruiting people as clients for treatment programs—and it is a big problem in the social media sober influencer community as well.

Also beware of influencers who charge big bucks for the promise of recovery, McHugh writes. “I’m really hesitant to support any of that,” says Morton. “They’re not trained and they don’t understand the nuances. They don’t know what questions to ask.”

At the end of the day, McHugh concludes that the growing curiosity around sobriety is a good thing overall.

“I still see people saying everybody who doesn’t do 12 steps is going to die. And it’s just not true,” Cooper said. “I haven’t been to a 12-step meeting in five out of my six years of sobriety. There’s not one way for everybody, so I think it’s great when people can be an influencer and be able to provide resources for all walks of life.”

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24 June 2019
House Votes To Prevent Feds From Enforcing Pot Laws In Legal States

The Democrat-led arm of Congress seeks to keep federal marijuana enforcement out of places where citizens have voted it legal.

The feds at the Department of Justice will no longer be able to enforce marijuana laws in legal states if the House of Representatives gets its way, Marijuana Moment reports.

While the House is majority Democrat, the measure passed with a floor vote of 267 to 165, meaning the effort was bipartisan. If it passes, the DOJ will no longer have a say regarding state laws that govern recreational use, growing pot or selling the stuff.

“This is the most significant vote on marijuana reform policy that the House of Representatives has ever taken,” said Justin Strekal, Political Director at NORML. “Today’s action by Congress highlights the growing power of the marijuana law reform movement and the increasing awareness by political leaders that the policy of prohibition and criminalization has failed.”

Members of the marijuana industry welcomed the news.

“The historic nature of this vote cannot be overstated,” said Neal Levine, CEO of the Cannabis Trade Federation. “For the first time, a chamber of Congress has declared that the federal government should defer to state cannabis laws.”

The bill had bipartisan sponsorship coming from Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Tom McClintock (R-CA).

“I do not believe the federal government has that authority, but even if it did, states should determine their own criminal justice policies,” wrote Rep. McClintock to his colleagues before the vote. “This is how our constitutional system was designed to function.”

A similar measure failed the floor vote in 2015, but widespread support for legalization has only grown since then.

“The end of marijuana prohibition has never been closer. When Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) and a small band of allies first worked on this amendment in 2015, we were told that we didn’t stand a chance,” said the DPA Director of National Affairs, Michael Collins. “But we convinced members this was the right thing to do, and four years on, victory is sweet.”

This isn’t the only victory for sensible drug policy that has recently made its way through the House. On Thursday, the House voted in favor of the establishment of regulations for CBD. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) was also able to divert $5 million from the DEA to opioid treatment programs, but failed to push through a measure that would allow more research on the effects of psychedelics.

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24 June 2019
One Direction’s Liam Payne Gets Candid About Fame, Mental Health

Payne revealed that he sometimes turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism during the height of One Direction’s fame.

Liam Payne knows from experience that rising to fame at a young age comes with a price.

Payne was one of five members of the boy band, One Direction, which rose to fame after appearing on The X Factor in 2010.

Payne, who was just a teenager at that time, recently spoke to Men’s Health Australia about his time in the band—specifically about facing so much pressure at such a young age.

“When you’re doing hundreds and hundreds of (concerts) and it’s the same 22 songs at the same time every single day, even if you’re not happy, you’ve got to go out there,” Payne said.

In such situations, Payne says he often found himself turning to alcohol as a way to cope before taking the stage.

“It’s almost like putting the Disney costume on before you step up on stage and underneath the Disney costume I was pissed (drunk) quite a lot of the time because there was no other way to get your head around what was going on,” he said. “I mean, it was fun. We had an absolute blast, but there were certain parts of it where it just got a little bit toxic.”

At the end of 2015, One Direction members announced they would be taking a hiatus. In the time since, Payne says he has had the time to reflect on the journey and how it affected him, specifically his mental health.

“It literally was the perfect storm,” Payne said. “There were so many scenarios that had to fall into line for that to happen. It’s not something that can easily be recreated or probably ever will be because of the way the internet was kicking off, the way The X Factor kicked off. I just think it was just dumb luck.”

Payne also alluded that he was not the only band member facing difficulties when it came to mental health and noted it’s a problem that has been facing the music industry for years.

“It’s difficult when you have the level of fame that we had in the band,” he told Men’s Health. “There have been a lot of people in trouble with mental health that aren’t really getting the help that they need and I think that’s a bit of a problem in our industry. It’s the same shit that happens to everyone, that’s been happening since the ’70s. You know what the traps are and if you are lucky enough, like me, to be able to get out of that scenario and back into a sense of normality, then you know it’s a bit different.”

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24 June 2019
School To Begin Random Nicotine Testing To Combat Teen Vaping

The school is also considering installing “Wi-Fi-enabled sensors” in bathrooms and locker rooms to detect vapor or “sounds associated with smoking.”

A new school district policy in a rural Nebraska community illustrates the wider concern over teenage vaping.

Starting this fall, as the new school year begins, some public school students at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School (FJSHS) will be subject to random nicotine testing, as the school district tries to dampen the popularity of e-cigarettes.

Superintendent of Fairbury Public Schools Stephen Grizzle—who called vaping a “widespread epidemic”—discussed the new policy with the New York Times. He said they have observed rising incidents of vaping on school grounds—classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms and more.

In one year, Fairbury Junior-Senior High School saw a steep rise in disciplinary incidents involving nicotine—mostly vaping. The number rose from seven incidents in the 2017-2018 school year, to 30 incidents in the 2018-2019 school year.

“We are really wanting this to be a preventive, proactive measure,” Grizzle said. “We are not wanting to punish kids. We are wanting to give them a reason to say no.”

The policy only applies to students participating in extracurricular activities like sports and marching band—who already have agreed to random drug testing for illicit or performance-enhancing drugs.

About 60% of kids at FJSHS—which serves almost 400 students in grades 7-12—participate in extracurriculars. Under the new policy, 20-25 of these kids will be randomly selected once a month for a drug screening conducted by the school nurse.

If they test positive, they will suspended from participating in extracurricular activities for 10 days. If they fail a second nicotine screening, they will be suspended for 45 days and must pay for themselves to attend substance abuse counseling. For a third offense, they will be forced to sit out of extracurriculars for 12 months.

Apparently this policy isn’t the school district’s only “bright” idea. According to the Times, they are also considering installing “Wi-Fi-enabled sensors” in bathrooms and locker rooms to detect vapor or “sounds associated with smoking.”

E-cigarettes were originally marketed as a tool to quit smoking, offering an alternative deemed safer than combustible cigarettes. However, it’s become increasingly popular among young people.

As a result the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been cracking down on e-cigarette companies in the name of reducing and preventing youth vaping.

“In enabling a path for e-cigarettes to offer a potentially lower-risk alternative for adult smokers, we won’t allow the current trends in youth access and use to continue, even if it means putting limits in place that reduce adult uptake of these products,” said former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb in a 2018 statement.

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24 June 2019
Lamar Odom Discusses How Ketamine Saved His Mental Health

The basketball star spoke in an interview about how the notorious club drug helped him.

Former NBA star Lamar Odom owes his mental health to ketamine, according to his interview on People’s Party with Talib Kweli.

Odom hit headlines after his close brush with death the night he visited a Nevada brothel and suffered 12 strokes and six heart attacks. Following the incident, the NBA player claimed that the brothel owner, Dennis Hof, was trying to kill him.

“I think Dennis Hof… I don’t know what he had against me, but I didn’t do drugs that night, to be honest with you,” Odom, 39, said on The View in May. “So I don’t know if he tried to poison me, or… I don’t know what he had against me. He tried to kill me.”

However Odom did own up to suffering from addiction and mental health issues, which he discussed on Talib Kweli’s show. He spoke on how these issues affected black men as well as how he himself has found help through the power of ketamine.

“It can help with addiction, any falsehoods you have that’s holding you back in life,” said Odom.

Many may know ketamine as the party drug called Special K, but the stuff has proven to be a mighty clinical tool in combating depression. Researchers have been able to detect changes in the brain circuitry of depressed mice in just three hours.

“It’s a remarkable engineering feat, where they were able to visualize changes in neural circuits over time, corresponding with behavioral effects of ketamine,” said Carlos Zarate of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

These antidepressant effects are observed at lower doses than in recreational use as well as the doses used for anesthetic purposes, ketamine’s original use. It also seems to be more effective than traditional depression medications.

“About 70 to 85 percent of patients with severe depression who try ketamine treatment say it’s effective, compared with 58 to 70 percent of ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) patients,” said health journalist Alice Levitt.

The only downside researchers noted about ketamine is that its antidepressant effects are temporary, lasting just a few weeks or months. However, they noted that with more examination into the actual physical changes that ketamine induced in the brain, we may yet have a more permanent treatment for depression.

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24 June 2019
The Magic and the Tragic: Falling in Love in Recovery

I wondered if the bitter taste of the endings would overpower all the other memories of my first sober loves.

I met C at the most inopportune moment imaginable: I was a full-blown heroin addict. He was not. We met on a video chat website called ChatRoulette, both of us drunk with our respective friends; he lived in California, I in New York. After a few months of daily phone calls and video chats I was head-over-heels in love and flew out to San Diego to meet him, doing my best to appear healthy and normal. I hadn’t told him and didn’t plan to.

C was less a boyfriend than a hostage, an innocent pulled onto a rollercoaster he didn’t yet realize was brakeless. The only reason I was able to hide my addiction from him for a while was because he was so impossibly normal—he surfed, played guitar, had a tight-knit group of equally normal friends. What he saw in me, tattooed and cynical, I still don’t know; perhaps, like me, he needed something different. He’d never known any heroin addicts in his idyllic suburban life, so he missed all the tell-tale signs. Naturally he would think the marks on my arms were inflamed mosquito bites and not track marks, because who would lie about something like that?

I’ll never forget the look on his face when he finally caught me. I get why using heroin would be unfathomable to someone who has never tried it. It must be near impossible to understand the kind of pain and self-loathing that makes heroin seem like a viable solution. By the time he’d caught me I had been making half-assed attempts to get clean for months, but the look on his face was the final push I needed. I left New York and moved in with him in California and despite some false starts, despite the odds, I got better.

In the cold hard light of my fledgling sobriety, the fantasy guy I’d created in my mind began to crumble the way real-estate euphemisms do when you see the actual apartment. You really want to believe that they actually meant cozy and not suffocatingly claustrophobic, but they never do. Never. In my heroin haze I’d romanticized all his flaws: instead of being emotionally repressed with awful communication skills, he was pensive and mysterious. He wasn’t living at home to save money, he was too cheap and emotionally enmeshed with his mother to move out. I loved him even so, tenaciously, holding onto him with white knuckles as the relationship unraveled over the next few years.

The night it finally ended, I felt like I’d been thrown off a cliff. I’d gone straight from drugs to love and for the first time it was just me, unadulterated, crying alone in my car in an empty parking lot. For the first time, I was really, truly sober.

After the breakup, I decided to move back east to go back to school to study film, or writing. A few days before Christmas I stopped by a college in Brooklyn to figure out admissions, and, smushed into a packed rush-hour train on my way back, happened to look up and lock eyes with a guy a few rows away.

An electric current pulsed through me. He looked tired and messy—two days of beard, deep circles under his eyes, terrible posture, dark-blonde hair stuffed into an awful neon orange ski hat. But there was something about him.

I took my notebook out of my bag and started writing about him, unfiltered stream-of-consciousness, private thoughts I’d typically never share with a stranger, especially one I was so attracted to. I filled over a page and then decided to give it to him. Why not? What’s the worst that could happen? With this burst of confidence, I wrote my number at the bottom of the page but even before I’d finished folding it up, I lost my resolve. The note was still in my palm when the train slowed and he walked towards me, mumbling something unintelligible and thrusting out his hand: he had written something for me. I handed him my note and he looked down at it, then back up at me. We grinned at each other. Just like that, I’d somehow stumbled into a cute first-meeting worthy of Nora Ephron herself.

At dinner a few nights later, he spoke slowly, deliberately, eyes crinkling when he smiled. He told me his name—E—and that my note had made him laugh. He was a musician, and like most musicians I’d known he was a bit of a disaster. Maybe more than a bit: a self-diagnosed narcoleptic, a diabetic who struggled to stay on top of his blood sugar, an ex-cocaine addict. (He didn’t specify how long. Weeks? Days? Hours?) As he told me all this, I knew the sensible thing was to make up some excuse and book it the hell out of there, yet there I was, moody and self-absorbed, a writer (enough said), an ex-junkie. I was an insecurity-ridden raw nerve fresh out of a spectacularly painful breakup, far from the picture of perfect mental health. So I didn’t book it; I stayed put.

After that first date we saw each other constantly. We listened to records, played Scrabble (I always won), talked late into the night, laughed, made out in his driveway. I met his friends; he sent me albums he thought I would like. One night I sat on his kitchen counter eating a yogurt and he stood there with the refrigerator door open, staring at me with a big, dumb smile.

“What?” I said.

He shook his head and closed the refrigerator door, still smiling. I’ve never felt more beautiful than I did right then.

“What are you scared of?” he asked me once after we’d had sex.

“Failure. Success. Mediocrity. Rejection. You?”

“Well, everything, I guess,” he replied. “I’m afraid of everything.”

We both had piles of baggage, but there was a major difference—I was in recovery, depressed but going to therapy, an addict but a clean one who went to meetings, afraid of everything but doing it anyway. In his bed when he thought I’d fallen asleep I felt him pull away, back into a dark part of himself he didn’t want me to see. I couldn’t help but remember the way C did the very same thing.

After I returned to California we continued to talk, but over time he stopped answering my calls, calling back days later at odd hours sounding distracted and paranoid. He would tell me he didn’t believe I was actually moving back to New York and I’d repeatedly reassure him that my return ticket was already booked. Eventually he stopped calling back at all, and though I was angry, I also felt something else, unmistakable and undeniable: dread. After a month of radio silence, I Googled his name.

“Tappan Zee Jump: man’s family ‘blindsided’ by death.”

He must’ve been so cold, I remember thinking. It was the beginning of April—temperate in San Diego, but miserably wet and chilly in New York. Over the next few weeks I jumped from denial to anger and back again, unable to comprehend the amount of pain he must have felt to justify jumping off a bridge. I thought about what my mom’s face would look like if someone told her I’d killed myself, or the way she’d feel if she found out I had died of an overdose. I realized it wasn’t all that different.

That summer, I was compelled to google another name: C’s. We hadn’t spoken since the breakup and I’d thought up all kinds of reasons as to why he had never reached out. Interestingly enough, none of these reasons included him having a pregnant new girlfriend. I didn’t feel all that different looking at C’s baby registry than I did when I saw E’s obituary. Both felt devastating and permanent; both had nothing to do with me. I wondered if the bitter taste of the endings would overpower all the other memories of my first sober loves.

In AA they often talk about “selective memory”: Play the tape through, they say. Instead of just remembering that one perfect drunk night, play the tape through to how you felt the next morning, to the shame and panic of waking up after a blackout. Instead of just remembering little moments of a relationship, look at the whole thing, the magic and the tragic. I knew the tragic parts by heart, but as the years passed I began to see the magic, too: C and I on motorcycle trips together, holding hands in the dark, recording songs in his bathroom (the acoustics were better). Then, the magic of learning how to love someone; the way I felt on the train on that cold winter day when I met E; the way he looked at me in his kitchen, his big smile illuminated by the white light of an open refrigerator. The note he gave me: “to me you’re perfect and I LOVE your hair” in a loopy script on the back of an old business card. I still have it, somewhere.

Those are the things I remember now, not because I’ve forgotten the endings or the sad bits, but because at almost eight years sober, I’m beginning to finally see the big picture: the sad parts are gifts, too, maybe more precious than anything else. I play the tape through, and all I feel is grateful.

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24 June 2019
How to Find the Best Rehab for Anexsia Addiction
Anexsia is a prescription medication that contains opioid painkillers. Abusing Anexsia can lead to dependence which requires treatment or even rehab.

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WHAT IS ANEXSIA?

Anexsia is a combination-medication for pain which contains hydrocodone and acetaminophen. While hydrocodone is an opioid painkiller, acetaminophen is a non-opioid one. Hydrocodone helps in reducing pain by altering how our brain perceives pain and responds to it. While acetaminophen helps in reducing pain, it reduces fever as well.

Anexsia is a prescription medication as it contains hydrocodone. Upon taking medicines that contain opioid painkillers, like hydrocodone, one may develop tolerance and other problems associated with it. This is why it’s important that you buy Anexsia only when your doctor prescribes you to take it.

HOW TO USE ANEXSIA

Anexsia comes in both tablet and liquid form. When using Anexsia in its liquid form, make sure you use the measuring instrument that comes with the liquid to measure the exact dose. Using any other means like a spoon can result in inaccurate doses.

The Anexsia tablet is supposed to be taken with water. You can take the tablet irrespective of whether you have had a meal or not. However, when you experience side-effects, like nausea and vomiting when taken without meals, try taking the tablet after meals. You can also try lying down for a while after taking the medicine. Both these remedies can help in bringing down nausea. However, if it still persists, talk to your doctor about what can be done.

Anexsia is prescribed by doctors for severe pain, like that in cancer treatment. It works best when you experience the first signs of pain. It may not work if you take it after the pain worsens. Moreover, if you’re taking any other opioid medication to manage pain, ask your doctor if it’s safe to take both medications without causing an interaction or any side-effects.

WHAT ARE ANEXSIA SIDE-EFFECTS?

Anexsia may cause certain side-effects. While not all people witness these side-effects, it differs from person to person. Certainly, there are mild and common side-effects that can be taken care of. However, if you experience any severe and rare side-effect, make it a point to contact your doctor immediately and stop having the medicine until you have consulted your doctor about it.

MILD SIDE EFFECTS
- Constipation
- Dizziness, drowsiness
- Nausea, vomiting
If you’re constipated while having Anexsia, it would be better to have more water and a diet rich in fiber. You can also have a laxative as prescribed by your doctor. For nausea and lightheadedness, it’s preferred to get up slowly if you’re lying down. This will reduce the chances of experiencing nausea. If you feel dizzy or drowsy, lie down and don’t perform any task that requires concentration or coordination.

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS
- Abdominal pain
- Allergic reaction (swelling, itching, trouble breathing)
- Hallucinations
- Mood changes
- Loss of appetite
- Addiction
- Fainting
While this is a list of some common yet serious side-effects, you may also experience a serious side-effect outside the list. When you do, immediately contact your doctor. An Anexsia overdose can even cause death in some cases. In the case of an overdose and serious consequences from an overdose, make sure you call the emergency services and seek immediate medical help.

WHAT PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN?

It’s apparent that Anexsia can have many serious side-effects. An overdose can even cause death; and in other cases, it can have patients hooked on to it. It’s better to take all the needed precautions when administering Anexsia and avoid any serious consequences out of carelessness or ignorance. Here’s a list of precautions you’re supposed to take when you’re having Anexsia.
- Talk to your doctor if you’re suffering from a certain health condition and are currently taking medicines for it. The doctor would look at your medical history and health status to make sure Anexsia doesn’t pose any health risks or drug interactions.
- A doctor prescribes a certain dose of Anexsia by looking at your health, weight, and many other aspects. Make sure you take the exact doses that are suitable for you as prescribed. Upon taking Anexsia in lower or higher doses, it may result in altered effects.
- Store the drug safely and make sure it’s out of the reach of children or other people.
- Stop having Anexsia as soon as you complete the course or when your doctor asks you to stop. Taking Anexsia any longer can cause addiction and tolerance.
- If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor about it. Taking Anexsia while breastfeeding or when pregnant can have undesirable effects on the baby.
WHAT CAUSES ANEXSIA ADDICTION?

It’s well established that Anexsia is one of the prescription medications that have a very high likelihood of causing addiction in people. Anexsia contains hydrocodone- a compound that comes under opioids. Opioids are quite an addictive substance. Thus, even patients who take Anexsia or any other opioid drug for a long time can get addicted to it.

Opioid painkillers are addictive because they attach to the opioid receptors in our brain. By doing so, they alter how our brain perceives and responds to pain. Upon taking Anexsia or any other opioid analgesic for a long time, our opioid receptors get habituated with having opioids attached to them. This leads to a desperate urge to administer Anexsia, which is termed as Anexsia addiction.

Since the very nature of opioids is addictive, doctors are very cautious when prescribing opioids, like Anexsia. And the same is expected from the patients. Patients are always advised to take the prescribed doses very seriously. Upon taking Anexsia in the right doses, there are fewer chances of getting addicted to it. However, when patients take it in higher doses or continue to administer even when the course is completed, that is when there are increased chances of Anexsia addiction.

The underlying problems when we talk about opioid addiction are tolerance, dependence, and relapse. When patients develop a tolerance for Anexsia, they need more of it to have the same effect it had before. Additionally, as people start having more of it, it causes Anexsia dependence. When patients start depending on Anexsia, even as they try to stop having the medicine, chances of relapsing are high.

CAN ANEXSIA BE ABUSED?

Since Anexsia causes a high feeling and intoxication when hydrocodone attaches to the opioid receptors, Anexsia abuse has become quite common. In fact, opioid abuse and addiction in young people, especially teens, is becoming a growing concern. Though Anexsia and various other opioid medicines are prescription drugs, it’s still easy to access these drugs illicitly, which opens doors for people to abuse opioids.

Anexsia abuse is also seen in former patients who, at some point, were prescribed Anexsia. This happens in patients when they start taking Anexsia in higher doses to experience euphoria. Once the course is over, they start acquiring Anexsia illegally or go around doctor shopping.

WHAT’RE THE SLANG NAMES FOR ANEXSIA?

It’s quite apparent that people can purchase Anexsia even without a prescription. However, such purchases are illegal. This is why people who illegally buy Anexsia and other opioid medicines use certain code names so that no one suspects them of such transactions. Here’s a list of some common street names for hydrocodone that are used for buying Anexsia.
- Hydro
- 357s
- Fluff
- Norco
- Tabs
- Vikes
- Vics
- Bananas
- Dro
- Watsons
WHAT ARE THE ANEXSIA WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS?

Whether it’s Anexsia abuse or Anexsia addiction, the next stage is witnessing withdrawal symptoms as people stop having the medicine. It might look pretty simple- start having Anexsia for some time, have the fun you want, and then stop having it. However, Anexsia withdrawal symptoms that show up when a person quits having the medicine can be devastating.

Whether it’s patients who suddenly stop having Anexsia or addicts who decide to live a drug-free life, Anexsia withdrawal symptoms – both physical and mental make recovering from addiction or abuse a painstaking task. Once our receptors are used to opioids being attached to them, the sudden absence triggers many negative physical and mental effects. In fact, this is why doctors are always against abruptly stopping a course. They always gradually decrease the doses so that our body is equipped to deal with the absence of the drug.

This is also one of the reasons why people suffering from Anexsia addiction are scared to quit their habit. People start having Anexsia and other opioids for recreation and continue to have it to escape the Anexsia withdrawal symptoms. This is why Anexsia abuse and addiction needs professional help.

If you or a loved one suffer from opioid addiction, Anexsia rehab is the best solution. In a residential rehab facility, the patient would first have a detox session that flushes out the opioids from the body. Once the patient has a clean system, he is then given therapy and medicines to minimize the Anexsia withdrawal side-effects.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ANEXSIA REHAB CARE?

Anexsia rehab care has its own perks. First of all, living with other patients and empathetic health professionals gives them a conducive environment – the one that promotes Anexsia addiction treatment. Residential rehab care also helps health professionals assess and monitor the behavior and attitudes of the patients in a more accurate way. When we talk about outpatient rehab services, patients only visit the rehab center for a few hours. While the health professional would be able to assess the behavior of the patient only in that given time frame, the behavior of the patient outside the Anexsia rehab center would go unnoticed.

The chances of relapse when the patient opts for a residential rehab facility are minimal. This is because when the patient is in the rehab center, he has no chance to access addictive substances. And gradually, the patient is equipped with skills to overcome the urge to go back to his addictive habits through therapy.

As a whole, going for therapy, taking medication to manage withdrawal symptoms, and being monitored by health professionals have a high success rate. However, as you look for Anexsia rehab facility, make sure you do your research and find out if the facility specializes in providing therapy and care for opioid addicts. See if the rehab center has a good track record of providing therapy and curing the patient with the least chances of relapse. And if the cost is your concern, you can ask your insurance company if they cover rehab expenses as well. However, if not, there are a number of affordable rehab care centers as well.

CONCLUSION

If you have been prescribed Anexsia for a condition, you should always make sure that you administer it in the exact doses and follow all the instructions as given to you by your doctor. Don’t ever engage in Anexsia abuse as it can lead to dangerous outcomes, an overdose or even death in some cases. If you or a loved one suffer from opioid addiction, seek rehab care without any delay. Opioid addiction can be treated if you’re receptive to therapy and are willing to come out of this deadly habit for your own sake.

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23 June 2019
Guide to Luxury Rehab for Hycodan Addiction
Hycodan is a prescription opioid drug for patients who experience chronic pain. When people develop Hycodan addiction, it’s a matter that needs immediate attention and help.

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WHAT IS HYCODAN?

Hycodan is a prescription drug that doctors write for patients who experience chronic pain associated with surgery or a certain condition. There are a number of side effects and serious problems associated with Hycodan overdose and abusive use of this drug, which is why it’s only supposed to be used when prescribed.

It’s especially prone to be abused since Hycodan is an opioid. When people develop Hycodan addiction, it’s a matter that needs immediate attention and help. Knowing how to use Hycodan can help minimize the cases of Hycodan abuse. Here’s everything that you need to know about using Hycodan, Hycodan addiction, abuse, and how you can help yourself or a loved one who suffers from Hycodan addiction.

WHAT ARE THE SLANG NAMES FOR HYCODAN?

Slang names are used for prescription drugs that are taken for recreational purposes. Hycodan, being one such tablet, has many slang names that people use. If you find people saying hydro, Norco, vikes, or Watson-387, they are probably referring to Hycodan. Since there are countless people abusing prescription drugs, it becomes important to know what terms abusers use for these drugs so that the problem can be identified, addressed, and help can be offered to people suffering from the addiction.

HOW TO TAKE HYCODAN

Hycodan is a tablet and should be taken orally with water. While Hycodan can be taken with or without food, it’s recommended to be taken after meals if you have an upset stomach as a result of the tablet. Make sure you ask your doctor about the right doses and other instructions about administering this tablet. It’s especially important to stick to the prescribed doses and taking it on time without missing a dose.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HYCODAN INTERACTIONS

Doctors would only prescribe Hycodan if they believe that the benefits you witness through the medicine outweigh the side effects. However, there are a few things to know about Hycodan so that you use drugs wisely and take proper precautions.

First of all, consult your doctor about the use of Hycodan while pregnant. The doctor would also recommend this medication if it’s really required. Upon taking it in high doses, there can be neonatal withdrawal and respiratory depression. Hycodan may even affect the respiration and feeding patterns in individuals. Furthermore, it can also inhibit lactation. This is why you should observe the changes so that you can take immediate action when needed.

Hycodan can cause pulmonary and respiratory problems more easily in people over the age of 60. People may even encounter confusion, falls, and delirium. Since Hycodan can interact with other medications, it’s important that your doctor knows what all medications you take so that the doctor can make sure if prescribing Hycodan is not problematic as a result of the interaction with other medicines.

WHAT IS HYCODAN ABUSE?

When a patient who has been prescribed to take Hycodan starts taking more than the recommended dose to get high, we call it Hycodan abuse. Besides that, many people have also found ways to buy Hycodan under-the-counter or even on the internet. This as well comes under Hycodan abuse. As people start altering their doses in order to feel the high from it, they slowly get hooked on to Hycodan and are soon driven to increase the doses to retain that pleasure that comes from having Hycodan.

While Hycodan is prescribed by doctors keeping in mind that it can be of great help under certain circumstances, Hycodan addiction and abuse can be a major problem. The biggest problem with Hycodan is that people who abuse this drug get addicted to it even within a few weeks. This makes it very important to monitor doses of Hycodan and understand how serious Hycodan abuse can be.

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF HYCODAN ABUSE?

Once a person starts abusing this drug as a result of addiction, there are a number of effects that the person would witness. Moreover, as the person develops a tolerance for Hycodan, it can magnify these side effects making it even worse. As a person experiences high tolerance and increased Hycodan dependence, there are more chances of an overdose. This necessitates the need for Hycodan treatment upon addiction. With that being said, here’s a list of Hycodan effects upon being abused, both physiological and psychological, that drive people to increase their doses.
- Euphoria 
- Drowsiness 
- Constricted pupils 
- Lethargy 
- Anxiety 
WHAT ARE HYCODAN WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS?

People who realize they are abusing Hycodan may try to stop the tendency at some point by stopping the consumption of the medicine. However, as a person stops consuming Hycodan, he/she would experience physical and psychological Hycodan withdrawal effects, which make it even more difficult to give up on Hycodan completely.

As a person develops Hycodan addiction, he is, emotionally, physically, and mentally attached to it. And on stopping the consumption, they would experience withdrawal symptoms that can be hard to deal with. To give you a better picture of what Hycodan withdrawal symptoms look like, here’s a little list.
- Restlessness 
- Nausea 
- Muscle pain 
- Bone pain 
- Leg twitches 
- Loss of appetite 
- Diarrhea 
- Runny nose  
HOW TO TREAT HYCODAN ADDICTION

Now that you know how severe the withdrawal symptoms of Hycodan addiction can be, you might also realize that self-treatment can be hard. This brings us to the most important question, that is, how can one treat Hycodan addiction and abuse successfully? The answer- you definitely need professional help to get out of the vicious cycle of trying to stop having Hycodan, experiencing withdrawal symptoms, and again having Hycodan to escape these symptoms.

The battle against Hycodan addiction is not that easy. Hycodan withdrawal effects intimidate patients to the extent that they helplessly continue to dose it just because they fear the return of withdrawal symptoms. So, battling the addiction as well as withdrawal symptoms to come out of it and get back to normal is not an easy task.

Addiction treatment solutions involve a workable treatment plan that includes therapy and medication coming from expert therapists and other professionals. Even once the patient stops having Hycodan and starts recovering from the addiction post-Hycodan treatment, aftercare is also an important aspect to maintain the recovery. Therefore, seeking professional help and assistance is highly recommended.

WHAT IS REHAB AND HOW USEFUL IS IT?

Rehab is a drug addiction treatment program that helps patients in getting rid of their addiction based on abstinence and detoxification, along with professional attention and support. When we talk about Hycodan addiction, pretty much like any opioid addiction, rehabilitation can actually be the most effective form of treatment. There are various types of rehab facilities, out of which one can choose what seems the best. With that said, here’s a list of types of rehab facilities.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF REHAB FACILITIES?

OUTPATIENT TREATMENT 

In outpatient treatment, a patient stays in the place of treatment for a few hours in a day or a few days in a week. These sessions that the patient has with the health professionals help in recovery as the patients can return to their normal activities for the most part.

INPATIENT TREATMENT

When we talk about inpatient treatment, the patient is admitted in a hospital where he or she undergoes an intensive treatment along with 27/7 monitoring and assistance. These are for those cases that require constant supervision.

RESIDENTIAL REHAB

Residential rehab treatment is pretty much like inpatient treatment. However, instead of being in a hospital, the patient lives in a non-hospital setting that involves a more holistic approach to treatment and recovery. The patient lives with other patients, health professionals, and health assistants. While the patient is monitored every minute and every hour of the day, the environment of the residential rehab helps in a better recovery of the patient, and thus, is recommended more strongly for Hycodan addiction treatment.

WHAT ARE THE STAGES IN RESIDENTIAL REHAB?

While there’s no certain demarcation between each stage that residential rehabilitation centers follow, we still can divide the whole process into 3 broad stages that help better understand how rehabs work to treat patients.

STAGE 1

The first stage is the detox stage, wherein the alcohol or drugs are removed from the system of the patient. This stage helps in making sure that as the patient starts receiving the treatment, he enters the Hycodan rehab center with a clean system, having no drugs or alcohol in the body.

STAGE 2

It’s in the second stage of residential rehabilitation that the patient receives the actual therapy. The therapy aims at changing the thought process and behavior associated with addiction and abuse of the drug in the patient. It’s understood what triggers the use of the drug, and the patient receives a well-planned therapy that is designed to study and solve the root problem.

This aims at making sure the patient completes his therapy in the rehabilitation center; he doesn’t feel the need to get back to his old habits associated with Hycodan addiction and can live a drug-free life.

STAGE 3

Once the therapy for the patient is over, the therapist and other professionals develop an aftercare and follow-up solution for the patient. This solution aims at helping the patient adjust to the world better by developing life skills so that the patient doesn’t feel the urge to relapse.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT REHAB FACILITY

While a Hycodan rehab facility can be of great help in dealing with Hycodan withdrawal symptoms and addiction problems, it’s equally important to choose the right rehab center. While you look for a rehab facility for Hycodan addiction treatment, here’s a list of factors you should consider.

SPECIALTIES

There are many rehab centers, and each rehab center specializes in the treatment of a certain kind of addiction. While some may be good for alcohol addiction, you can’t go to the same rehab center for heroin addiction. Look for a rehab center that not only specializes in opioid addiction treatment but also has a positive record of accomplishment and success rate.

THERAPIES 

Every rehab center has its own set of therapies and treatment models that they use. While certain types of therapies can be the best possible solution for one patient, it may not be as helpful for another patient. The effectiveness of therapies varies based on the personality of the patient. Thus, it would be better to do a bit of research about therapies for opioid addiction and see what you find out.

Based on a few therapies that you think can be useful, talk to the therapist in rehab centers, and see if they provide those therapies. You can also seek the opinion of a psychologist or therapist in order to help you find a suitable rehab center.

AMENITIES

Since residential rehab centers would require the patient to stay in the center for as long as the program goes on for, it’s important to choose a rehab that provides amenities that are close to the patient’s standard of living.

While there are many rehab centers that offer very basic amenities, there are also many rehab centers that offer amenities that match that of five-star hotels. Based on what would keep you comfortable and help you get rid of the addiction conveniently, you can choose the right rehab for yourself in terms of amenities.

COST

It’s also important to look for a rehab center that does not burn a hole in your pocket. Rehabilitation facilities can be costly based on the amenities they provide and the kind of treatments they give. So, it would be better if you match all these factors with one big factor- your budget. Many health insurance policies also cover rehab expenses. So, you can also check with your insurance company to see if you can meet the expenses with the help of your policy.

That was all about Hycodan, its addiction, and how to seek Hycodan addiction help when needed. If you or someone you know suffers from Hycodan addiction or addiction to any other drug, it’s important to seek immediate medical help.

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23 June 2019
How to Find the Best Sublimaze Rehab
Are you looking for luxury Sublimaze rehab? We can help.

Table of Contents

1. What is Sublimaze and What is It Used For?
2. What Effects Does Sublimaze Have?
3. Sublimaze Street Names
4. Signs of Addiction to Sublimaze
5. Overdosing on Sublimaze
6. Sublimaze Withdrawal and Detox
7. Sublimaze Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation
8. Choose the Best Rehabilitation Center for Sublimaze

There is no question that there is a serious opioid epidemic facing the United States today. If you believe that a loved one might be addicted to Sublimaze, or you believe that you are an addict, it is important that you reach out and get help before it’s too late.

Those who are suffering from an addiction will find that having the guidance of a proper Sublimaze rehab facility can make the process easier and more bearable. This drug is highly addictive, and it can cause terrible health issues, as well as rifts to develop between loved ones. The sooner you admit there is a problem, the sooner you can get help and start recovery.

What is Sublimaze and What is It Used For?

Sublimaze is the brand name for fentanyl citrate, which is a narcotic analgesic. The drug is generally used as a way to anesthetize patients before they undergo surgery. It can also be used during the surgery to help treat pain. This opioid is known to be more potent than even morphine, which means that it is highly addictive. Sublimaze is an injectable drug, and within each millimeter solution of the drug, there is 50 mcg of the fentanyl base. It can be used as an intramuscular injection, or it could be used intravenously.

In addition to the injectable form, there are other dosage forms. They include nasal spray and a transdermal patch. Regardless of the way that a person receives the drug, it will still have the same effects and the same danger of addiction.

What Effects Does Sublimaze Have?

Sublimaze will help mask feelings of pain, and it may provide a euphoric and pleasurable feeling for those who take it. These pleasurable feelings are what make some people take the drug illegally and to take more than they need. Addiction can occur with this powerful opioid, and it can cause a range of potential adverse effects. These effects will not happen with everyone who takes the drug, but they can and do occur.
- Blurred vision
- Convulsions
- Dry mouth
- Fever or chills
- Mood changes
- Muscle cramps
- Nervousness
- Rapid breathing
- Swelling of the extremities
- Tightness in the chest
- Stomach pain
These are just some of the types of adverse side effects that some patients have experienced when they have been given the drug.

Sublimaze Street Names

There are many street names associated with Sublimaze, and with fentanyl in general today. Some of the slang used to describe the drug include:
- China white
- China girl
- Apache
- Dance fever
- Goodfellas
- Friend
- Tango & Cash
- Murder 8
Of course, these are just some of the known street names use for fentanyl. Those who buy and sell will likely have other names that they use, as well.

Signs of Addiction to Sublimaze

Because many people use the injectable form of the drug, it means that they will have to have needles, and they may have needle marks on their body. The DSM-5 recognizes 11 symptoms that are typically associated with opioid addiction. If some of these sound familiar, then you are likely addicted to the drug.
- More of the drug is taken, or it is taken for a longer period than intended.
- The subject has a desire to stop, but they are not successful in their attempts
- A large part of a person’s day is spent trying to obtain the drug.
- The subject has cravings to use the drug.
- The person is not meeting their obligations at home, work, or school because of the drug use.
- The person continues to use the drug even though it is causing problems in their life.
- The subject withdraws from social activities, work, and recreational activities to use the drug.
- The subject continues to use the drug, even though it is putting them and others into dangerous situations.
- The use continues even though there are psychological or physical problems developing.
- The subject develops a tolerance to the drug.
- Symptoms of withdrawal appear when the drug usage is decreased or stops.
Overdosing on Sublimaze

Because of the power of the drug, it is possible for someone to overdose on Sublimaze easily. One of the main signs of an overdose in a patient who has taken the drug is severe respiratory depression. When the drug is given in hospitals, it is essential to have the vital signs monitored for these signs. When someone is taking the drug illegally and without the authorization of a medical professional, there is no one around to monitor them. The respiratory depression can lead to carbon dioxide toxicity, as well as hypoxia, coma, and death.

Those who feel that they or a loved one may be overdosing should immediately get in touch with emergency services. There is no time to delay in getting the necessary help.

Sublimaze Withdrawal and Detox

People who are addicted to Sublimaze will find that even if they go a few hours without the drug being in their system, they can start to experience the effects of withdrawal. These can be painful and disturbing effects, including muscle and bone pain, vomiting and diarrhea, cold flashes, goosebumps, leg movements that you can’t control, and problems with sleep. Of course, you will also feel severe cravings during this time and will want to find a way that you can get your hands on the drug to make those withdrawal symptoms go away.

Those who are committed to finally quitting and getting into a Sublimaze rehab to help them deal with their fentanyl addiction will have to go through the withdrawal, though. However, they should have the help of professionals rather than attempting it on their own. One of the most common methods of detox for Sublimaze today is gradually removing the drug from a person’s system. The doctors will wean the person off the drug. There will still be withdrawal symptoms, and they will not be pleasant, but it is the first step into getting into a rehabilitation center and getting proper help.

Sublimaze Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation

After going through a detox program, the real recovery can start. There are a number of options available through most of the fentanyl addiction treatment programs. There may be inpatient facilities, as well as outpatient options. Both of these have their pros and cons.

For those who have moderate to severe addictions, it is likely that the doctor will want you to go through an inpatient program. These have some nice benefits.
- Live at the facility with around the clock care.
- No chance of falling to temptation, as there will not be any Sublimaze available on the property for you.
- Helpful for those who may not have a strong support structure at home
On the other hand, there are some benefits to outpatient treatment, as well. This is particularly true for those who still have to take care of their work, family, and other obligations that they couldn’t do if they were in a facility. Ultimately, it will depend on what will be best for you.

Many different types of therapy treatments are available for patients today, as well. There are individual therapy sessions, as well as group and family therapy sessions with many Sublimaze rehab centers. In addition, a range of psychotherapy options will be available, as well. These can be a good solution for many who abuse fentanyl. Proper therapy will be able to help with the physical and the psychological addiction that it can cause. Additionally, there may be holistic therapies and treatments, such as art therapy or meditation, available through some rehab centers.

Choose the Best Rehabilitation Center for Sublimaze

Knowing more about the various types of treatment options that are available is important for those who are looking into Sublimaze rehab. However, simply knowing about the options that are available is not enough. Those who want to get better and start on the road to recovery need to be sure that they are choosing the right rehab facility for the fentanyl addiction.

Choosing the best Sublimaze rehab center can give you a better chance of success. You want to consider the types of needs that you have and the types of treatment that will work for you. Would you be better off with an inpatient program? Are you looking for a range of different types of psychotherapy? Are you also interested in holistic type treatments? Consider what you want from a facility and then you will be able to start to narrow your selections.

Remember to check out the reputation of the facility, as well as their types of treatments and therapies. Learn more about their staff, as well. Call and ask questions, and even set up an appointment to visit the facility. Find a facility for rehab treatment that can provide you with a plan that is tailored toward you.

This is a very big step, and you want to be sure that you are choosing the Sublimaze rehab center that can provide you with the best chance of success.

Resources:

https://www.drugabuse.gov/sites/default/files/podat_1.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0329-drug-overdose-deaths.html

https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/respiratory+depression

https://www.drugs.com/sfx/sublimaze-side-effects.html

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23 June 2019
Selecting the Best Rehab for Hydromet Addiction
Are you or someone you love struggling with Hydromet use? We can help you find a luxury rehab.

Table of Contents

1. What Hydromet is and What it is Prescribed For
2. Slang and Street Names for Hydromet
3. Side Effects Associated with Hydromet
4. Deciding Whether You Need Hydromet Rehabilitation
5. Detoxing from Hydromet
6. Selecting the Best Hydromet Rehab for You

What is Sublimaze and What is It Used For?

If you or someone you know and love has an addiction to the prescription drug Hydromet, seeking out professional help is imperative. However, it can be time-consuming and challenging to go through the options and find the rehab program that will best fit your needs. This is why having access to information that helps you make an education experience is crucial.

Understanding how Hydromet abuse can cause harm is one of the most important parts of the decision-making process. It’s also helpful to understand what rehab methods are available and the most likely to offer successful results. It can also be useful to understand the best way to identify programs that use those methods to provide the best results.

Once you have all of this information available, you will be well on your way to make decisions that can take addiction recovery from a hope into something that is achievable and real.

What Hydromet is and What it is Prescribed For

Hydromet is the brand name of a prescription medication composed of hydrocodone and homatropine. This combination drug is prescribed to children and adults who are 6 years of age or older to relieve cough. The hydrocodone in this medication is a narcotic cough suppressant which reaches the couch center in the brain to make coughing stop. It is available as a syrup which is taken orally.

If someone takes Hydromet for an extended period of time, it has the potential for being habit-forming and can cause mental and physical dependence. However, those who take the medication as prescribed have a low chance of mental dependence. If you become physically dependent on the medication, stopping use suddenly can lead to withdrawal side effects.

Slang and Street Names for Hydromet

As with other opioid prescription medications, Hydromet may be found sold and used in an illicit manner. There are several slang and street terms that may be used to refer to this drug on the streets. These can vary by location or even person, but some of the terms you might hear include:
- Captain Cody
- Dance Fever
- Doors & Fours
- Friend
- Goodfella
- Jackpot
- Juice
- Monkey
- Pain Killer
- Schoolboy
- Tango and Cash
Side Effects Associated with Hydromet

Hydromet that isn’t taken as prescribed by a healthcare professional has the tendency to create more side effects than if taken as prescribed. Those who take the drug for a long time may experience increased tolerance, which means that it takes a larger amount of Hydromet to get the same results. If you are taking this medication and find that it no longer works, a medical professional should be contacted.

If you take more than one opioid at the same time, this can also lead to more extreme side effects. The medication can cause you to feel dizzy or make you more drowsy than normal. Standing or sitting up quickly can make this side effort more likely to occur. Drinking alcohol can also interfere with the medication and exacerbate the side effects you experience.

Constipation and dry mouth are other common side effects that you may experience. It is recommended that you visit a doctor if you do now have a bowel movement in more than three days or if your dry mouth is severe and does not go away after time. Drinking extra water or sucking on hard candy can also help with dry mouth.

There are many other side effects that may occur when using Hydromet including:
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Hives
- Itching
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Skin rash
- Swelling of tongue, lips, or face
- Tiredness
- Trouble breathing
- Vomiting
In addition to alcohol, there are other medication that may interact with Hydromet. You should not take this medication with any of the following, unless it has been discussed with your physician:
- Antihistamines for cough and cold or allergies
- Some medications for anxiety or sleep
- Some medication for depression including sertraline and fluoxetine
- Some seizure medications including phenytoin and carbamazepine
- General anesthetics including propofol, isoflurane, and halothane
- Local anesthetics including tetracaine, pramoxine, and lidocaine
- MAOIS including Nardil, Marplan, and Eldepryl
- Other narcotic medications
- Phenothiazines including thioridazine, mesoridazine, and chlorpromazine
Deciding Whether You Need Hydromet Rehabilitation

Hydromet addiction symptoms can give you insight into whether you are addicted to the drug and in need of rehab and treatment. There are 11 behaviors that opioid use disorders are based on. However, even if only a few apply, you may be addicted to the drug.
- When not using the drug, you go through symptoms of withdrawal
- Your tolerance level has built up where you need more Hydromet to feel normal or get high
- You are using the drug in dangerous situations
- The drug is harming you mentally or physically, but you continue to use it
- Use of Hydromet is damaging relationship with people you care about
- You are ignoring responsibilities in favor of using Hydromet
- You spend less time engaging in enjoyable activities because of the drug
- Most of your time is spent acquiring Hydromet or using it
- You have extreme cravings for Hydromet
- You increasingly take more of the drug than you planned to or wanted to
- Your drug is out of control and you want to stop or slow down but cannot
If you find yourself checking off more than two of these behaviors, you will be well-served by going through rehab. Professional treatment is the best way to get over your substance abuse before it creates more harm in your life and has even more long-lasting consequences.

Detoxing from Hydromet

It’s hard to say how long Hydromet will take to leave your system because it depends on how long you have been misusing the drug, your health status, and how much of the drug you last took. Most people, however, will experience the effects of withdrawal within 12 hours of their last dose. While the drug is leaving your brain and body, you are likely to go through many different withdrawal effects.

The drug will largely leave your body in a couple of days, but it takes the brain a bit longer to adjust. Because of that, the withdrawal experience may last for a few days or even weeks. Withdrawal side effects that may be present include:
- Abdominal pain
- Elevated heart rate
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Rapid breathing
- Restlessness
- Runny nose
- Trouble sleeping
- Vomiting
- Watering eyes
The experience of withdrawal is extremely negative and this is what leads to the risk of relapse. It is also why you should have professional medical support available while you go through withdrawal and detox from the drug.

Detox is an important part of recovering from substance addiction and has to happen before you can focus on treatment. Many treatment programs will only access you if you have completely detoxing and are no longer using Hydromet.

Some rehabilitation centers and treatment programs offer detox during intake service. This can be a great option if you are not sure you will be able to detox on your own without relapsing. Another option is to choose a facility that offers supervised detox services. After this part of recovery is complete, you can go on to a full treatment program.

Selecting the Best Hydromet Rehab for You

No matter what Hydromet addiction treatment you go with, you should select a facility that offers medical care. Opioids like Hydromet can create extreme dependence and medication may be needed through treatment before moving into recovery. There are several drugs that may be used to manage and treat an opioid addiction.

One of the drugs, naltrexone, is called an opioid antagonist. What it does it stop the effects of drugs like Hydromet. This means if you relapse, taking the drug will not offer the effects you want. The other two medications, methadone and buprenorphine, are similar to opioids but at a lower strength. They can help you reduce cravings and manage withdrawal.

Using these medications as a way to manage opioid addiction has been proven to help offer part of an effective treatment. A rehab that does not provide these medications may not be the right choice. However, medication alone is not enough to stop Hydromet addiction. Support and therapy are also crucial.

The rehab facility that you choose should offer expert staff, medical care, and long-term therapy. Make sure any choice you consider offers those things. At that point you can delve deeper to find the program that will meet your specific needs.

Many programs offer outpatient treatment options. This is an excellent choice for those who have home and work responsibilities or who prefer to live at home. However, many individuals with a severe addiction will prefer inpatient treatment. This offers you a safe place to prevent relapse while enjoying intensive treatment.

Other things to consider are a price that is affordable, staff you get along with, and location of the treatment facility. You want to be sure you feel comfortable wherever you get treatment. Asking questions and meeting the staff before making a choice can be an excellent idea.

The first step you need to take when dealing with Hydromet addiction is finding a source of help. Take the plunge and talk to someone you trust to decide what to do next or to get outside advice about which rehab is right for you. Getting quality treatment will give you a much better chance of recovery and the future you want for yourself.

View the original article at thefix.com
23 June 2019