en http://www.info-drug-rehab.com/ If you are seeking a drug rehab center for your friend or family member who has a substance abuse problem you should do plenty of research on the subject of drug addiction and get the right information. This site was created to provide you with the information necessary to make the right choices. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit RSS Feed Creator Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:51:05 -0700 Amphetamines are stimulant drugs, used medically to treat attention deficit disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, narcolepsy, breathing disorders, and are also used for weight loss. Some of these medicines commonly used for weight loss are Adderall and Dexedrine. Ritalin also contains amphetamines. When amphetamines are abused the effects can be devastating and rehab is an important intervention. http://www.info-drug-rehab.com/amphetamines.html Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:51:05 -0700 Methamphetamine, popularly shortened to meth, is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant drug that dramatically affects the central nervous system. Meth has very small-scale medical uses for the treatment of attention deficit disorders, narcolepsy, and obesity. It is also frequently used illegally for recreational purposes. Meth comes in a variety of forms, including powder, rocks, crystal, and pills. In the crystal form, meth as referred to as “crystal meth.” http://www.info-drug-rehab.com/meth.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:51:05 -0700 Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a psychoactive product of the plant Cannabis sativa. The herbal structure of the drug consists of dehydrated mature inflorescences and subtending leaves of pistillate plants. The major active chemical compound in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol, also referred to as THC. Cannabis is the most commonly abused illegal drug in the United States. Estimations show that marijuana is now regularly used by 4% of the world's adult population. http://www.info-drug-rehab.com/marijuana.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:50:38 -0700 Heroin is a highly addictive drug this is processed from morphine, a substance extracted from the seed pod of certain species of poppy plants. Most heroin is a powdery substance that varies in color from white to a dark brown. The changes in color are due either to impurities left from the synthesising process or the presence of other additives. http://www.info-drug-rehab.com/heroin.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:49:59 -0700 Ecstasy is the common street name for MDMA (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine). It belongs to a lineage of drugs called entactogens, which means "touching within." MDA, MDE, and MBDB are other drugs that belong to this category. MDMA was used by psychiatrists as a therapeutic tool before it was made illegal. MDMA is currently being studied for its usefulness in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). http://www.info-drug-rehab.com/ecstasy.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:49:24 -0700 Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a cough suppressant that is widely available over-the-counter. It is a synthetic substance related to codeine, but without the sedating, constipating, or analgesic side-effects. The primary use of DXM is as a cough suppressant, which used for this purpose is both safe and effective. When taken far above its standard medical dosage, dextromethorphan is classified as a dissociative drug, like ketamine and phencyclidine (PCP). http://www.info-drug-rehab.com/dxm.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:48:15 -0700 Cocaine is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant and in its purest form is a white substance. Cocaine is a fast acting, potent central nervous system stimulant and an appetite suppressant. It is used recreationally because of this effect. It has been described as a euphoric sense of happiness and increased physical energy. The duration of its effects depend on the purity, dosage of cocaine taken, and method of administration. http://www.info-drug-rehab.com/cocaine.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:47:40 -0700 Alcohol is a depressant drug that is absorbed by the stomach where it enters the bloodstream and is spread to all the tissue in the body. The effects of alcohol depend on a multitude of factors, such as the individual's age, size, weight, sex, and the amount of food in the users stomach. Alcohol is used in so many social situations because of the disinhibiting effect. http://www.info-drug-rehab.com/alcohol.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:46:36 -0700 Drug addiction is a premiss of drug abuse that results in repeated and unfavorable social consequences connected to taking drugs. Though being addicted implies drug dependence, it is conceivable to be dependent on a drug without being addicted. As an example, people that take drugs to handle diseases and disorders may experience improvement of their condition. http://www.info-drug-rehab.com/addiction.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:40:54 -0700 There are various types of drug and alcohol treatment options available. Usually the type of drug treatment depends upon the magnitude of addiction, the individual's social state, and the kind of drug they are addicted to. To release the patient from physical dependences, most drug treatment begins in a medical environment where detoxification will occur. http://www.info-drug-rehab.com/treatment.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:40:54 -0700 The health effects of drug abuse can vary. It depends on many factors such as the frequency used, the kind of drug taken, how much is taken, the speed at which it gets in the system, the combination of drugs taken, body size and chemistry, and how long the drugs are used. http://www.info-drug-rehab.com/drug-information.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:40:54 -0700