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My mother has a serious drug addiction problem.?

Question by Mia R: My mother has a serious drug addiction problem.?
My mother has a serious drug addiction problem. This has put a strain on our relationship. I am conflicted between wanting to help and fearing the consequences.

What should I do in this personal problem? I live near Brewton, Alabama.

Any sources you can give to help would go a long way to solve my problem.

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Answer by Anthony 1980
Check out locating drug rehab medical centers near your area. Try the source sites focused on your city and state. Inquire about free help on how to start the process.

Answer by Heyvenn
call the hospital for help.

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insomnia from marijuana withdrawal?

Question by : insomnia from marijuana withdrawal?
It’s been over a month now since I quit smoking marijuana(I was a daily user for 4 years) and I was wondering how long it takes for the insomnia to go away. I have been taking melatonin pills every night and they don’t always work any advice so I don’t relapse?
Ukranian you are wrong. Marijuana withdrawal is real do some research.
Ukranian you are wrong. Marijuana withdrawal is real do some research.

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Answer by Cornholio
After a month, you certainly aren’t having ‘withdrawal’ symptoms. You might consider that your marijuana use was treating your insomnia (that is a very common medicinal use of the plant), not causing it in its absence. You might be taking too much melatonin which can CAUSE insomnia. Melatonin isn’t like a traditional supplement – it’s a hormone. More is not better. It also isn’t a sleep inducer, but a body-clock regulator instead. Most adults shouldn’t be taking more than 1 mg, and should not take it indefinitely.

You can read more about melatonin in the link below.

Answer by Metalplanttag
Depending on how much THC you have stored in fat, it might take more that 60 to 90 days to be clear of the chemical.

You might want to read this document http://www.kap.samhsa.gov/products/brochures/pdfs/bmdc.pdf which I have reproduced a small amount below.
“Studies have demonstrated that tolerance and withdrawal develop with daily use of large doses of marijuana or THC (Haney et al. 1999a; Jones and Benowitz 1976; Kouri and Pope 2000). About 15 percent of people who acknowledge moderate-to-heavy use reported a withdrawal syndrome with symptoms of nervousness, sleep disturbance, and appetite change (Wiesbeck et al. 1996).
Many adults who are marijuana dependent report affective (i.e., mood) symptoms and craving during periods of abstinence when they present for treatment (Budney et al. 1999). The contribution of physical dependence to chronic marijuana use is not yet clear, but the existence of a dependence syndrome is fairly certain. An Epidemiological Catchment Area study conducted in Baltimore found that 6 percent of people who used marijuana met Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) (American Psychiatric Association 1994), criteria for dependence and 7 percent met DSM-IV criteria for substance abuse (Rosenberg and Anthony 2001). Coffey and colleagues (2002) found that persons who use marijuana more than once a week are at significant risk for dependence. In the 1990s, the number of people who sought treatment for marijuana dependence more than doubled (Budney et al. 2001). Therefore, a large group of adults who smoke marijuana is dependent and may need and benefit from treatment.”
· The greatest risk of harm from cannabis use is in young people and those who are pregnant or have serious mental illness
· A tenth of cannabis users develop dependence, with three quarters of them experiencing withdrawal symptoms on cessation
· Most dependent users have concurrent dependence on tobacco, which increases the health risks and worsens outcomes for cannabis treatment
http://www.bmj.com/content/340/bmj.c1571.full

Marijuana abuse accounts for up to 20 percent of admissions into drug treatment programs.

According to Budney et al., the withdrawal syndrome associated with cannabis use is similar to that for tobacco but of lesser magnitude than withdrawal from other drugs like opiates or alcohol.

Cannabis Withdrawal from the American Psychiatric Association:

A. Cessation of cannabis use that has been heavy and prolonged

B. 3 or more of the following develop within several days after Criterion A

1. Irritability, anger or aggression

2. Nervousness or anxiety

3. Sleep difficulty (insomnia)

4. Decreased appetite or weight loss

5. Restlessness

6. Depressed mood

7. Physical symptoms causing significant discomfort: must report at least one of the following: stomach pain, shakiness/tremors, sweating, fever, chills, headache

C. The symptoms in Criterion B cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning

D. The symptoms are not due to a general medical condition and are not better accounted for by another disorder

First, direct comparisons of cannabis withdrawal with tobacco withdrawal have consistently found that the magnitude and time course of the cannabis withdrawal effects appear comparable to the well-established tobacco withdrawal syndrome. Second, cannabis users report using cannabis to “relieve withdrawal symptoms” suggesting that withdrawal might contribute to ongoing abuse of cannabis. Third, a substantial proportion of adults and adolescents in treatment for cannabis dependence acknowledge moderate to severe withdrawal symptoms, and some complain that they make cessation more difficult. In fact, cannabis users report having relapsed to cannabis use or initiating use of other drugs (e.g. tranquilizers) to provide relief from cannabis withdrawal symptoms. Last, persons living with cannabis users observe significant withdrawal effects suggesting that such symptoms are disruptive to daily living.

Thus, cue-elicited craving for marijuana activates the reward neurocircuitry associated with the neuropathology of addiction, and the magnitude of activation of these structures is associated with severity of cannabis-related problems. These findings may inform the development of treatment strategies for cannabis dependence. – http://www.pnas.org/content/106/31/13016.abstract?sid=ca43e649-7ac1-4b18-94ac-ac62e23b6cea

In the study, habitual pot users who were asked to abstain for two weeks experienced irritability, sleep difficulties and other symptoms that affected their ability to work and their relationships with other people… it is generally accepted now that the drug can cause addiction and withdrawal – http://news.yahoo.com/marijuana-withdrawal-real-study-says-210426347.html

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Does anyone know of a low cost or no cost rehab in southern california?

Question by worriedsister: Does anyone know of a low cost or no cost rehab in southern california?
My brother is addicted to drugs and alcohol and needs help. He is not working and we cannot afford to place him in a private facility.

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Answer by George
How old is your brother? Is this something he wants to do? First thing you can do is check with the county health services or the salvation army both have rehab services that are free or low cost, or they know who does. There are inpatient and out patient treatment programs personally I believe the impatient program is a better way to go it gets you out of the environment where the drugs are available. How ever unless your brother is ready to stop using and wants help the program probably won’t work. If he is ready and wants help be very supportive of him it plays a big part in recovery it is a big step for him and very difficult but well worth it.
Good Luck
George

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Does drug treatment programs include activities or lectures regarding family issues?

Question by Fatima: Does drug treatment programs include activities or lectures regarding family issues?
My brother Jeff checked into a drug rehab a week ago and I miss him. He says that he’s doing just fine and that he’s enjoying the activities and the lectures included in the program. I think he’s in for a fast recovery. Before entering rehab, he had a rift with our dad. They had a fight about his addiction with marijuana. There were shouting and blaming all over the place that the only thing that my mom managed to do is cry. I was wondering if the rehab provides lectures or discussions about rebuilding relationships with family members. I’m wishing for a reconciliation between Jeff and dad.

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Answer by trick
The answer to your question is yes. During their stay inside a drug rehab, patients are not only cured from their abuse of substances but are also trained to improve their behavior. There are seminars in which they are given the chance to open up about their family to let the counselors see through the type of environment they grew up in. Rehab programs also aim to rebuild whatever damage the drugs may have caused the family. In fact, there are even programs offered to family members of patients to help them deal with a loved one’s addiction. Those programs will help them recover faster from the shock and the pain brought by the addiction. Ask your parents to try the program. I don’t think it would hurt them. I’ll pray for your brother’s fast recovery and I’ll pray for a reconciliation between him and your dad.

Answer by Unsure
yes they give counseling sessions round. because its not just kicking the drug, but they like to get to the reason of usage. once the reason is found then you need to work on dealing with those issues. getting clean and staying clean will be more than just in and out of treatment. addiction doesnt happen over night and neither does staying clean. it will be a life long battle. take it fromone addict- just be there and supportive. tough love- its hard but it needs to be done

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What success have you had with In Patient Drug and Alcohol Treatment?

Question by antonia_deamicis: What success have you had with In Patient Drug and Alcohol Treatment?
I have a 19 year old son that has been taking most everything he can get his hands on for 7-8 months now. He says he has no addiction, just likes to “experiment” and when he isn’t on anything he’s too depressed to deal with life. I am scared to death that I will be burying him one day. The biggest issue right now, he is INSANE when he’s straight. He has no off switch at all, and talks and talks and talks so endlessly about all of his knowledge and opinions on everything that I can’t have a single thought of my own in my head because he will NOT SHUT UP! I feel desperate to get him into in patient, he is doing outpatient right now, it’s not enough. Thoughts from people who have gone through inpatient or have walked a loved one through it?

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Answer by PeaceandLove
He probably needs to be on anti-depressants or something else for his mental state, but unfortunately when someone uses (drugs or alcohol) meds like that don’t work. The best thing is for him to get into in patient treatment so that they can get off drugs and alcohol and onto the meds that they DO need. My mom has major depression issues but was also a SEVERE alcoholic, so taking depression meds did nothing while she was drinking. She did in patient treatment (rehab) twice. The first time did not work. It was only an in patient treatment center that was not in our hometown. This made it hard to connect with others who were trying to stay sober when treatment was done. The second time she did rehab, she was in an inpatient center in our hometown, so she made lots of friends whom she still calls for guidance/support. Also, after the inpatient treatment, it was followed by mandatory outpatient groups. This was also very good for her.

My heart goes out to you. As someone who has lived with an addict, I know firsthand how terrifying/stressful/ consuming/etc it can be to live with a loved one who has a problem. I really recommend trying to get him in inpatient treatment, but I also firmly believe that an addict will only quit when THEY are ready (my mom’s first stint in rehab did not work because she was forced by us to do it, and I believe she was not ready). I sincerely wish you good luck! If you ever need support, there are support groups for us too, like Al-Anon through alcoholics anonymous.

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