It’s Christmas Day and I’m Still Using Drugs…Help

December 25, 2017

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This article was anonymously submitted to us early this morning. We have replied to the woman to see if we can help her find a rehab or a solution to help her with her ongoing problem. Our heart truly goes out to this woman on Christmas Day. Christmas is the day for miracles. Let’s hope and pray she can get the help she needs to stop using drugs.

It’s Christmas day and I’m using drugs. I just can’t help it. I don’t want to, I hate it. I even hate myself. I’ve been using heroin and Cocaine for far too long. But I just don’t know how to quit. And I don’t know how to admit it to my husband. He would be devastated. So here I am, Christmas morning, sneaking away from the family to use Cocaine…and why? To wake myself up. I’m too tired to function without it and …

10 Most Common Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms

December 3, 2017

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Heroin withdrawal often involves 3 stages of symptoms that unfold over a rough time frame that spans hours to days since the last instance of drug use. The first stage of opiate withdrawal symptoms typically appears up to 6-12 hours after the last heroin dose. Second stage symptoms can appear 8-24 hours after the last dose, and third stage symptoms may appear up to 3 days after the last dose. Symptoms are usually at their worst 24-48 hours after first appearing but may continue for several days.

Although each individual may experience a unique set of symptoms while going through heroin withdrawal, a few characteristic physiologic and psychological occurrences can be seen. Below are some of the most commonly experienced symptoms.

Stage 1 – Heroin Withdrawal

• Cravings. Heroin-dependent individuals have acclimated to a persistent presence of drug in their system. As such, those in the midst of an acute withdrawal may …

Depression From Addiction is from Not Attending Meetings? False!

October 26, 2016

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A lot of people confuse depression with sadness and even say things like “I’m feeling depressed” when they are in fact actually experiencing feelings of sadness. As a mental health professional in the field of counseling and human services once said, “sadness is the pain of being alive but depression is the pain of being dead”. When you’re depressed, you feel dead inside. Those who experience depression are far more likely to engage in substance use and abuse, experience addiction and dependency and make getting well that much harder. However help does exist. See more below.

What Is Depression?

Depression is a serious mood disorder and mental illness. It is cause by chemical imbalances in the brain that affect an individuals physical health, and even brain structure. It also affects a person’s emotions and way of thinking. Factors can include changes in hormones, genetics, grief, stress and even some medical conditions. No …

S-Adenosyl Methionine (SAMe) for Addiction Treatment and Depression?

September 25, 2016

Category:Addiction & Recovery General / Depression / Heroin Addiction / Products / Withdrawal Symptoms

Sometime ago, someone brought SAMe or S-Adenosyl Methionine to my attention and stated that they used it as a treatment for addiction. Having never hard of this alleged treatment before, I decided to do some research. Is SAMe or S-Adenosyl Methionine a potential treatment for addiction? Does it alleviate heroin withdrawal symptoms associated with dependence? Does it promote physical, mental or emotional health and wellness related to recovery?

What is S-Adenosyl Methionine or SAMe?

S-Adenosyl Methionine or SAMe, is an essential amino acid that naturally occurs in your body. SAMe assists with the formation, activation, or breakdown of other chemicals that can be found in the human body, such as hormones, phospholipids, proteins, and certain drugs. It also is used to make certain chemicals in your body that can play a role in pain management, depression, and liver disease, among a few things. Some people may not generate enough SAMe in their body …

3 Diet and Nutritional Tips for Recovering Addicts – Reliance Treatment Center

August 21, 2016

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Reliance Treatment Center of North Palm Beach, Florida is an elite member of the NAATC (National Alliance of Addiction Treatment Centers) member and recommended by Kill the Heroin Epidemic Nationwide™. In addition to providing world class recovery services, they provide free education and informational content on their website. Below, Reliance Treatment Center provides 3 important nutritional tips for men and women in recovery.

“We all know that addiction is a disease of the mind, body and spirit – but what if I were to tell you it was a disease of the gut as well? Despite the persistent emphasis on socioeconomic factors and repressed psychological experiences playing into our substance abuse disorders, we contend that the gut brain axis is responsible for a large majority of addiction cases.

Why exactly is this so? Well for one it is well known among doctors in both Western based allopathic medicine, and …

Dealing with Depression in Recovery From Heroin Addiction

July 29, 2016

Category:Addiction & Recovery General / Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) / Depression / Disease of Addiction / Heroin Addiction / Heroin Treatment Options / Medicine Assisted Treatment (MAT) / Methadone / Naltrexone / Narcotics Anonymous (NA) / ReVia / Suboxone / Vivitrol / Withdrawal Symptoms

The first 2 weeks in recovery from heroin addiction can be very difficult. The body has become physically dependent on heroin and as a result, stopping its use will throw the body into spasm causing a number of unwanted and uncomfortable symptoms. This is known as heroin withdrawal.

But withdrawal symptoms are only a part of stopping heroin use. Because addiction is a disease, breaking the connection between your brain and heroin is a level 10 out of 10 on the difficulty scale. Eliminating heroin from the body will create incredibly strong cravings that will seem irresistible. Compare breaking the connection your brain has with heroin to breaking up with the woman or man of your dreams. You know she or he is bad for you but you’re still madly in love with them. People stay in bad relationships for a number of reasons, but at least for awhile, it’s because of …

Depression from Heroin? I’m 23 Months Clean and Still Depressed

July 2, 2016

Category:Heroin Addiction / Heroin Treatment Options / Withdrawal Symptoms

I’m 23 months sober from heroin, still suffering from depression and hate my life half the time even though my life is good today, I wish these feelings would go away. What can I do?

Thank you for sharing your concerns and reaching out to us. Are you experiencing any of the symptoms described in the Post-acute Withdrawal Syndrome article or are you struggling more emotionally? Why do you hate your life and why are you depressed? Are you going out and doing things? Are you surrounding yourself with people?

People are designed for community, they are not meant to isolate themselves and be alone. Thus, if you are spending too much time by yourself and staying behind closed doors, this could be contributing to your depressed or sad feelings.

Most people simply can’t become a hermit and be satisfied. We are designed for community and purpose. So get out there, …

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