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OxyContin Abuse and Addiction
January 26, 2011 by summit-admin
OxyContin is the brand name of a time-release formula of oxycodone, an opioid pain-relief medication synthesized from the opium-derived compound thebaine. OxyContin is one of several semi-synthetic opioids created to replace morphine and codeine in medical practice. OxyContin is currently the best-selling...
Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring Disorders
July 26, 2010 by summit-admin
Dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders are psychiatric disorders that are occurring along with substance abuse or substance dependence disorders. More than half of people experiencing alcohol and drug abuse or dependence disorders are also suffering from a co-occurring mental disorder. Diagnosing...
Tagged: ADHD, Alcohol Abuse, co-occurring, dependence, Drug Abuse, dual diagnosis, mental disorders, Self Medication
Dexedrine Abuse and Addiction
July 26, 2010 by summit-admin
Dexedrine (dexetroamphetamine) is a psychostimulant drug that produces increased wakefulness and focus in association with decreased fatigue and decreased appetite. Physical effects of dextroamphetamine can include hyperactivity, restlessness, dilated pupils, blood shot eyes, dry mouth, headache, tachycardia,...
Tagged: Abuse, Addiction, Detoxification, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Recovery, Treatment for dependence
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
July 25, 2010 by summit-admin
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder that may develop after an event that results in psychological trauma, such as a threat of death, a threat to physical, sexual, or psychological integrity, a near-death experience, etc. The trauma preceding PTSD overwhelms the person's...
Tagged: anxiety, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Drug Addiction, dual diagnosis, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, psychological trauma, PTSD, Relaxation therapy, Stress, substance dependence
Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire (SADQ)
July 24, 2010 by summit-admin
The severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire (SADQ, SAD-Q) was first published in the British Journal of Addiction. The SADQ is sometimes used to to predict the levels of medication needed during alcohol detoxification. The test is divided into 5 sections: Physical withdrawal symptoms Affective...
Tagged: Alcohol Abuse, alcohol detoxification, Alcoholism, detox, Recovery, rehab, SADQ
Social Anxiety Disorder
July 24, 2010 by summit-admin
Social anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear in social situations, causing distress and impaired ability to function in daily life. Social anxiety disorder is a potentially disabling disorder, but can be controlled and successfully treated. Physical symptoms often accompanying...
Tagged: alcohol dependence, anxiety, Co-Occurring Disorder, depression, dual diagnosis, Substance Abuse, substance dependence
Addiction, Dependence, and Abuse Tests
July 24, 2010 by summit-admin
Summit Malibu offers the following drug addiction, drug dependence, and drug abuse tests and assessments to help people in determining the seriousness of drug and alcohol problems they may be facing. These tests are not meant to replace a professional evaluation. As with any potentially life-threatening...
Tagged: Abuse Tests, Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction, alcohol dependence, dependence, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, professional evaluation
12 Step Fellowships
July 24, 2010 by summit-admin
12 Step Fellowships such as Alcoholics Anonymous are widely recognized as one of the best community resources available for recovering from alcoholism, drug addiction, and other compulsive disorders. The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and the AA Fellowship are a complete program of recovery for people...
Tagged: 12 Step Fellowships, 12 Step meetings, 12 Step Program, AA, AA Fellowship, Al-Anon, Alcoholics Anonymous, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, peer support, Recovery, recovery resources
Governmental Addiction Recovery Resources
July 24, 2010 by summit-admin
Summit Malibu offers the following partial list of governmental resources for information on addiction and other treatment related resources. The U.S. Government has created the following resources for addiction treatment and support. The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI): Comprehensive...
Tagged: addiction treatment, addiction treatment resources, Alcohol Abuse, alcoholisn, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, mental health services, recovery resources
Depression Disorder
July 23, 2010 by summit-admin
Depression is a major psychiatric disorder that affects millions of Americans and their families, friends, and colleagues. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 18.8 million adults, or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. adult population, suffer from some form of depressive disorder. The...
Tagged: Co-Occurring Disorder, counseling, depression, Depression Disorder, depressive disorder, dual diagnosis, Insomnia, Substance Abuse, substance dependence, Symptoms of depression
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
July 14, 2010 by summit-admin
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is defined "as a prolonged disturbance of personality characterized by depth and variability of moods." The disorder typically involves unusual levels of instability in mood; black and white thinking, or splitting; chaotic and unstable interpersonal relationships;...
Tagged: Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction, Alcoholism, Borderline Personality Disorder, Co-Occurring Disorder, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Dual Diagnoses, psychotherapy, substance dependence
Methaqualone Abuse and Addiction
July 5, 2010 by summit-admin
Methaqualone (brand name Quaalude) is a sedative and hypnotic drug with central nervous system depressant effects similar to barbiturates. It was most commonly prescribed in the 1960s and 1970s as a treatment for insomnia, and as a sedative and muscle relaxant. Methaqualone is currently listed as...
Tagged: barbiturates, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Health Risk, Methaqualone, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, sedative
Nembutol Abuse and Addiction
July 2, 2010 by summit-admin
Nembutol (Pentobarbital) is a short-acting barbiturate that is most commonly prescribed for treatment of seizures, preoperative sedation, and other sedation. It is also sometimes prescribed for sleep disorders. Nembutol side effects include slurred speech, shallow breathing, sluggishness, fatigue,...
Tagged: Addiction, barbiturate, drug, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence
Truly Holistic Program That Treats Body, Mind, and Spirit
July 1, 2010 by summit-admin
Summit Malibu offers a holistic program based on our belief that we are treating the whole person and not just a collection of symptoms and problems. Our program includes medically supervised detoxification for physical symptoms, psychotherapeutic counseling for mental and emotional distress, and optional...
Tagged: 12-Step Groups 12 step program, Addiction, detox, Detoxification, holistic recovery, Meditation, Recovery, Summit Malibu, Yoga
Owned and Operated by People Dedicated to Helping Others
July 1, 2010 by summit-admin
Summit Malibu is owned and operated by people committed to helping other people, not by a corporation focused on continually increasing profits. The owners of Summit Malibu are long-standing members of the recovery community, and many are in recovery themselves. If you are considering another treatment...
Tagged: 12-Step Groups 12 step program, Addiction, detox, Detoxification, holistic recovery, Meditation, Recovery, Summit Malibu
Extremely Private and Secure Location
July 1, 2010 by summit-admin
Summit Malibu is located on three acres of private land, one full mile inside a private gated community, surrounded on three sides by wild hills, and on the fourth side by a beautiful ocean view. Many other residential treatment centers claim to offer privacy while they are actually located in typical...
Tagged: 12-Step Groups 12 step program, Addiction, detox, Detoxification, holistic recovery, Malibu, Meditation, Recovery, Summit Malibu
Fewer Residents Means Individualized Treatment
July 1, 2010 by summit-admin
Summit Malibu’s residential center is limited to seven clients, allowing us to provide individualized treatment to each and every client. By maintaining one of the highest client-to-staff ratios in the industry we are able to customize treatment according to the specific needs of the individual, rather...
Tagged: 12-Step Groups 12 step program, Addiction, detox, Detoxification, holistic recovery, Malibu, Meditation, Recovery, Summit Malibu
Highly Experienced in Dual Diagnosis Treatment
July 1, 2010 by summit-admin
Summit Malibu’s world class therapists have decades of experience treating the many dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders that often accompany chemical dependency, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Other treatment centers accept dual diagnosis clients but may not have the long-term experience...
Tagged: 12-Step Groups 12 step program, Addiction, anxiety, chemical dependence, Co-Occurring Disorders, depression, detox, Detoxification, dual diagnosis, holistic recovery, Malibu, Meditation, PTSD, Recovery, Summit Malibu
Leading Edge, Evidence Based, Scientifically Proven Treatment
July 1, 2010 by summit-admin
Summit Malibu provides the most current, evidence based, scientifically proven treatment available for chemical dependency and dual diagnosis disorders. Our program is fully integrated with the most effective treatment modalities available including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral...
Tagged: CBT, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, dual diagnosis, EEG Biofeedback, Life Skills, Neurofeedback, recovery program, Relapse Prevention, treatment modalities
Darvocet (Darvon) Abuse and Addiction
June 27, 2010 by summit-admin
Dextropropoxyphene, manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company, is an analgesic in the opioid category. It is used to treat mild pain and is additionally an anti-tussive and local anesthetic. It is also helpful in relieving symptoms of restless legs syndrome. Dextropropoxyphene is sometimes combined...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, opioid, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction
Concerta Abuse and Addiction
June 24, 2010 by summit-admin
Concerta (methylphenidate) is a psychostimulant drug approved for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and narcolepsy. It may also be prescribed for treatment-resistant cases of lethargy, depression, neural insult, obesity, and Obsessive...
Tagged: ADHD, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction
Non-Governmental Organizations
June 22, 2010 by summit-admin
The organizations and links below are simply resources for you to find more information, research and statistics about drugs, drug abuse, drug addiction and recovery, so that you can make your own informed and educated conclusions. Addiction Treatment Forum An educational site focusing on addiction...
Tagged: alcohol, Alcohol Abuse, alcohol abuse addiction, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drugs, Mental Illness, opiate addiction, rehab, rehabilitation program, Substance Abuse
Codeine Abuse and Addiction
June 21, 2010 by summit-admin
According to the World Health Organization and others, codeine is the most widely used opiate in the world. It is one of the most effective orally-administered opioid analgesics. It is about one-fifth the strength of morphine. It is commonly mixed with other analgesics such as aspirin or acetaminophen,...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, opiate, opiate Abuse, opiate addiction, opiate Dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Adderall Abuse and Addiction
June 21, 2010 by summit-admin
Adderall is the brand name of a stimulant drug made up of a proprietary blend of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It is believed to work by increasing the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. The effects felt when using the drug include loss of fatigue, increased alertness...
Tagged: Adderall, Detoxification, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, opiat abuse, opiat addiction, opiat dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Chloral Hydrate Abuse and Addiction
June 7, 2010 by summit-admin
Chloral hydrate is a sedative and hypnotic. It is commonly prescribed for the short-term treatment of insomnia and as a sedative before minor medical or dental treatment. It was largely displaced in the mid-20th century by barbiturates and then by benzodiazepines, but is still used as a recreational...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program, sedative
Benzodiazepine Abuse and Addiction
June 3, 2010 by summit-admin
A benzodiazepine is a psychoactive drug whose core chemical structure is the fusion of a benzene ring and a diazepine ring. The first benzodiazepine, chlordiazepoxide (Librium), was discovered accidentally by Leo Sternbach in 1955, and made available in 1960 by Hoffmann–La Roche, which has also...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, opiat abuse, opiat addiction, opiat dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Over 80 Hours of Therapy per Client, per Month
June 1, 2010 by summit-admin
Summit Malibu clients receive over 80 hours of therapy per month, personally conducted by Doctorate and Masters level therapists - a standard that most other treatment centers fail to achieve. Other treatment centers claim to provide high-level therapy, but in actual practice therapy sessions are often...
Tagged: 12 Step Program, Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Recovery
Meridia Abuse and Addiction
May 29, 2010 by summit-admin
Meridia (Sibutramine, Reductil and Sibutrex) is an appetite suppressant drug used primarily to treat obesity. Safety concerns have led to suspension of sales in the United Kingdom and Europe, but it is still manufactured and sold in the United States. Meridia is classified as a Schedule IV controlled...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Methylyn Abuse and Addiction
May 26, 2010 by summit-admin
Methylyn (methylphenidate) is a psychostimulant drug approved for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and narcolepsy. It may also be prescribed for treatment-resistant cases of lethargy, depression, neural insult, obesity, and Obsessive...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Meprobamate Abuse and Addiction
May 23, 2010 by summit-admin
Meprobamate (brand name Miltown, Equanil and Meprospan) is a an anti-anxiety drug that was once the best-selling minor tranquilizer in the United States. It has largely been replaced by benzodiazepines such as Valium, Librium, and Xanax. Meprobamate is a Schedule IV drug under the Convention on Psychotropic...
Tagged: detox, Detoxification, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Interventionists
May 22, 2010 by summit-admin
The following is a list of Interventionists we have worked with. Summit Malibu does not endorse or recommend one interventionist over another, but is providing this list as a starting point in your search for the right Interventionist. As part of the Intervention process, the client and their Interventionist...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, family intervention, intervention, Interventionists, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Meperidine Abuse and Addiction
May 20, 2010 by summit-admin
Meperdine (Demerol, Pethedine, Lidol, Pethanol, Alodan and Dispadol) is a fast-acting opioid analgesic drug used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is most commonly known by its brand name, Demerol. It is administered in tablets, syrup or by intramuscular or intravenous injection. Meperidine...
Tagged: detox, Detoxification, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, opiat abuse, opiat addiction, opiat dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Lomotil Abuse and Addiction
May 17, 2010 by summit-admin
Lomotil is the brand name of diphenoxylate, an anti-diarrheal that is chemically related to the narcotic drug meperidine (aka Demerol). It works by slowing down the movement of the intestines. It is often combined with Atropine, which reduces spasms in the bladder, stomach and intestines. Lomotil...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Librium Abuse and Addiction
May 14, 2010 by summit-admin
Librium (chlordiazepoxide) is a psychoactive benzodiazepine drug whose core chemical structure is the fusion of a benzene ring and a diazepine ring. Librium was the first benzodiazepine discovered. It was discovered accidentally by Leo Sternbach in 1955, and made available in 1960 by Hoffmann–La...
Tagged: Detoxification, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, opiat abuse, opiat addiction, opiat dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Ketamine Abuse and Addiction
May 10, 2010 by summit-admin
Ketamine is a short-acting "dissociative" anesthetic. This means that it has the ability to separate perception from sensation, which is useful in surgical situations. It also has hallucinogenic and painkilling qualities that affect people in a variety of different ways. Ketamine is occasionally...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Hydromorphone Abuse and Addiction
May 6, 2010 by summit-admin
Hydromorphoneis a potent analgesic drug of the opioid class. It is a semi-synthetic derivative of morphine. It is both medically an opioid analgesic and legally a narcotic. Hydromorphone inhibits ascending pain pathways in Central Nervous System. It also increases the pain threshold and alters...
Tagged: Detoxification, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, narcotic, opiat abuse, opiat addiction, opiat dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Kadian Abuse and Addiction
May 3, 2010 by summit-admin
Kadian (MS Contin, Avinza, Actavisis) are brand names of a variety of timed-release compounds of morphine sulfate. Kadian is an analgesic usually prescribed for chronic pain. Due to its strength, it is typically prescribed to cancer patients and victims of severe but non-cognitive-damaging trauma. Kadian...
Tagged: Detoxification, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction
April 29, 2010 by summit-admin
According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), about 3 percent of the U.S population is currently engaged in the non-medical use of psychotherapeutic prescription drugs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that more than 22,000 American lives are lost each year due to accidental...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Crack (Crack Cocaine) Abuse and Addiction
April 26, 2010 by summit-admin
Crack cocaine is a solid, smokable cocaine that is made using baking soda or sodium hydroxide in a process to convert powder cocaine into a freebase form of the drug. Crack cocaine, when processed correctly, may contain most of the original cocaine alkaloid as it did before being what is called on the...
Tagged: Cocaine, Cocaine addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, party drug, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Ativan Abuse and Addiction
April 22, 2010 by summit-admin
Ativan (lorazepam) is a benzodiazepine drug that is an anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), amnesic, sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant. Since its introduction in 1977, Ativan's principal use has been in treating symptoms of anxiety. Lorazepam is a Schedule IV drug under the Controlled...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Opium Abuse and Addiction
April 19, 2010 by summit-admin
Opium is a dried liquid obtained from opium poppies which contains up to 12% morphine. Morphine is the alkaloid that is used to produce heroin for the illegal drug trade. Being of similar structure, the opiate molecules occupy many of the same nerve-receptor sites and bring on the same analgesic effect...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, opiat dependence, opiate, opiate Abuse, opiate addiction, opiate Dependence, Recovery, recovery program
Methcathinone Abuse and Addiction
April 17, 2010 by summit-admin
Methcathinone is a stimulant drug similar to methamphetamine. It is an illegal recreational drug and is considered highly addictive. It is usually snorted, but can be smoked, injected or taken orally. Some of the its more common street names include: MCat, Meow, Bathtub Speed, Kitty and Meth's...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Health Risk, Recovery, recovery program
Tryptamine Abuse and Addiction
April 15, 2010 by summit-admin
Tryptamine is an alkaloid found in in plants, fungi and animals, and is chemically related to the amino acid tryptophan from which its name is derived. Tryptamine is found in trace amounts in the brains of mammals and is believed to play a role as a neuromodulator or neurotransmitter. Tryptamine is...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Hallucinogen, party drug, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, psychedelic drugs, Recovery
Rohypnol Abuse and Addiction
April 12, 2010 by summit-admin
Rohypnol is a strong hypnotic sedative, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, amnestic, and skeletal muscle relaxant drug. Rohypnol is sold in other countries under the trade names Flunitrazepam, Hipnosedon, Hypnodorm, Flunipam, Nilium, Vulbegal, Silece, Darkene, Ilman, Insom and Fluscand. The street name...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, opiat abuse, opiat addiction, opiat dependence
Methamphetamine Abuse and Addiction
April 9, 2010 by summit-admin
Methamphetamine is a psychoactive stimulant that increases alertness and energy, and in high doses, can induce euphoria, enhance self-esteem and increase sexual pleasure. Methamphetamine is FDA approved in the United States for the treatment of ADHD and some forms of obesity, under the trademark name,...
Tagged: ADHD, detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery
PCP (Phencyclidine) Abuse and Addiction
April 7, 2010 by summit-admin
Phencyclidine (PCP) is a dissociative drug formerly used as an anaesthetic that creates both hallucinogenic and neurotoxic effects. It is a member of the family of dissoaciative anesthetics and is significantly more dangerous than other categories of hallucinogens. It is classified as a Schedule...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Hallucinogen, Recovery, recreational drug
Morphine Abuse and Addiction
April 2, 2010 by summit-admin
Morphine is an extremely potent opiate analgesic drug. In clinical medicine, morphine is regarded as the benchmark for analgesics used to relieve pain due to its effectiveness. Like other opioids OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan,Dilaudid, and diamorphine (heroin), morphine acts directly on the central...
Tagged: detox, Detoxification, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, opiate, opiate Abuse, opiate addiction, opiate Dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery
Mescaline Abuse and Addiction
March 31, 2010 by summit-admin
Mescaline is a natural alkaloid that occurs in the peyote cactus and the San Pedro cactus. It is an hallucinogen that is mainly used as a psychoactive substance in religious or spiritual practices. It is also used as a recreational drug. Tolerance grows with repeated usage, lasting for a few days. ...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Hallucinogen, psychedelic drugs, Recovery, recreational drug
MDMA Abuse and Addiction
March 28, 2010 by summit-admin
MDMA, commonly known as Ecstasy, is an psychoactive drug that acts primarily on the central nervous system where it alters brain function that results in changes in mood, perception, consciousness and behavior. Ecstasy is valued as a recreational drug for its tendency to induce a sense of intimacy with...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, party drugs, Recovery, recreational drug
Hydrocodone Abuse and Addiction
March 25, 2010 by summit-admin
Hydrocodone or dihydrocodeinone is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from two naturally occurring opiates, codeine and thebaine. It is an oral narcotic pain reliever and cough suppressant, commonly available in tablet, capsule, and syrup form. It is often compounded with other analgesics like paracetamol...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, opiate, opiate Abuse, opiate addiction, opiate Dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery
GHB Abuse and Addiction
March 15, 2010 by summit-admin
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is a naturally-occurring substance found in a variety of plant and animal sources. It is categorized as an illegal drug in many countries, and is regulated in Australia, Canada, most of Europe, and in the US. GHB has been prescribed as a general anesthetic, for insomnia,...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, party drug, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recreational drug
Marijuana Abuse and Addiction
March 11, 2010 by summit-admin
Marijuana is the common name for Cannabis. Other names include "grass," "weed," "Mary Jane," and "pot." Cannabis refers to a variety of different preparations of the Cannabis plant to use as a psychoactive drug. The most common form of marijuana is the dried herbal form, typically consisting of...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, party drug, Recovery, recreational drug
LSD Abuse and Addiction
March 8, 2010 by summit-admin
LSD (an abbreviation for "Lysergic Acid Diethylamide") is the drug most commonly identified with the term "hallucinogen" and the most widely used in this class of drugs. Hallucinogens are a class of psychoactive drug that cause subjective changes in perception, thought, emotion and consciousness. Unlike...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Hallucinogen, psychedelic drugs, Recovery, recreational drug
Heroin Abuse and Addiction
March 5, 2010 by summit-admin
Heroin (diamorphine) is a semi-synthetic opoid drug synthesized from morphine, a derivative of the opium poppy. Heroin is typically a white crystalline powder, although it is commonly adulterated with various additives and may appear off-white or even brown. Heroin is used as both a pain-killer and...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, opiate, opiate Abuse, opiate addiction, opiate Dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery, recreational drug, rehabilitation program
Fentanyl Abuse and Addiction
March 2, 2010 by summit-admin
Fentanyl is a potent opiod narcotic analgesic known for its rapid onset and short duration. It is commonly used to treat chronic "breakthrough" pain of high intensity, and in surgical procedures. Fentanyl is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine. Intravenous Fentanyl is extensively used...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, narcotic, opiate, opiate Abuse, opiate addiction, opiate Dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery
Hashish Abuse and Addiction
February 28, 2010 by summit-admin
Hashish or "hash" is the resinous form of Cannabis. Cannabis refers to a variety of different preparations of the Cannabis plant to use as a psychoactive drug. The most common form of marijuana is the dried herbal form, typically consisting of flowers, leaves and stalks of mature pistillate or female...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Recovery, recreational drug
Hallucinogen Abuse and Addiction
February 25, 2010 by summit-admin
Hallucinogens are a class of psychoactive drug that cause subjective changes in perception, thought, emotion and consciousness. Unlike other psychoactive drugs such as stimulants and opiods, hallucinogens do not just amplify familiar states of mind. They induce experiences that are completely different...
Tagged: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Hallucinogen, psychedelic drugs, Recovery
Ephedra Abuse and Addiction
February 22, 2010 by summit-admin
Ephedra is a stimulant and a thermogenic. Its ephedrine and pseudoephedrine compounds stimulate the brain, increase heart rate, constrict blood vessels (increasing blood pressure) and expand bronchial tubes (making breathing easier). Its thermogenic properties cause an increase in metabolism, evidenced...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery
DOM (STP) Abuse and Addiction
February 18, 2010 by summit-admin
DOM (STP) is a synthetic derivative of mescaline that was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin, a researcher and professor at the University of California. The street name STP allegedly stands for "Serenity, Tranquility, and Peace" but also refers to the gasoline additive STP. At high doses DOM...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Hallucinogen, psychedelic drugs, Recovery
Crystal Meth Abuse and Addiction
February 15, 2010 by summit-admin
"Crystal meth" is the street name for the drug methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is a psychoactive stimulant that increases alertness and energy, and in high doses, can induce euphoria, enhance self-esteem and increase sexual pleasure. Methamphetamine is FDA approved in the United States for the treatment...
Ecstasy Abuse and Addiction
February 13, 2010 by summit-admin
Ecstasy, also known by MDMA, is an psychoactive drug that acts primarily on the central nervous system where it alters brain function that results in changes in mood, perception, consciousness and behavior. Ecstasy is valued as a recreational drug for its tendency to induce a sense of intimacy with...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, party drugs, psychedelic drugs, recreational drug
More on Ephedra Abuse and Addiction
February 9, 2010 by summit-admin
Ephedra is both a stimulant and a thermogenic drug. Its ephedrine and pseudoephedrine compounds stimulate the brain, increase heart rate, constrict blood vessels (increasing blood pressure) and expand bronchial tubes (making breathing easier). Its thermogenic properties cause an increase in metabolism,...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery
Cocaine Abuse and Addiction
February 7, 2010 by summit-admin
Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is procured from coca plant leaves. The drug acts as both reuptake inhibitor for neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine and dopamine by blocking their transporters. It is occasionally prescribed for genuine medical uses, particularly...
Tagged: Cocaine, Cocaine addiction, detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Recovery
Dilaudid Abuse and Addiction
February 6, 2010 by summit-admin
Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is a potent analgesic drug of the opioid class. It is a semi-synthetic derivative of morphine. It is both medically an opioid analgesic and legally a narcotic. Dilaudid inhibits ascending pain pathways in Central Nervous System. It also increases the pain threshold and...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, opiate, opiate Abuse, opiate addiction, opiate Dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery
Amphetamine Abuse and Addiction
February 3, 2010 by summit-admin
Amphetamine is a stimulant drug that produces increased wakefulness and focus along with decreased fatigue and appetite. Amphetamine is related to other drugs such as methamphetamine that act by increasing levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, creating a feeling of intense euphoria. Amphetamine...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Recovery, stimulant
Acid Abuse and Addiction
January 31, 2010 by summit-admin
Acid is the common "street name" of LSD. LSD (an abbreviation for "Lysergic Acid Diethylamide") is the drug most commonly identified with the term "hallucinogen" and the most widely used in this class of drugs. Hallucinogens are a class of psychoactive drug that cause subjective changes in perception,...
Tagged: detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, flashbacks, Hallucinogen, psychedelic drugs, Recovery
Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction
January 28, 2010 by summit-admin
Substance abuse and dependence - drug abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, and alcoholism - is a major health problem that affects each and every one of us. It is estimated that every person who is currently experiencing problems with drug or alcohol use is affecting as many as seven people in their...
Tagged: addiction treatment, detox, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, drug dependence, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug dependence, Recovery
Problem Drinking
January 25, 2010 by summit-admin
The term "problem drinking" is commonly used to indicate that a person may be developing a drinking problem, but may or may not have reached the stage of alcohol dependence. Problem drinking can be viewed as similar to alcohol abuse, which is defined as "the recurring use of alcoholic beverages despite...
Tagged: Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction, alcohol dependence, alcohol detoxification, Alcoholism, problem drinking, Recovery
Periodic Drinking
January 21, 2010 by summit-admin
Periodic drinking is defined as alcohol abuse that occurs in periodic intervals rather than on a regular basis. For example, a periodic drinker may not drink during the work week, but may drink abusively over the weekend. Contrary to popular opinion, periodic drinking does not exclude the drinker...
Tagged: Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction, alcohol dependence, alcohol detoxification, Alcoholism, problem drinking, Recovery
Binge Drinking
January 19, 2010 by summit-admin
Binge Drinking is defined as very heavy drinking over a short period of time. Drinkers who engage in binge drinking generally want to maximize the effect of alcohol as much as possible in as short a time as possible. Binge drinking is very popular among young people, with over 7 million people aged...
Tagged: Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction, alcohol dependence, alcohol detoxification, Alcoholism, problem drinking, Recovery
Alcoholism and Alcohol Dependence
January 15, 2010 by summit-admin
Alcoholism is our nation's number one drug addiction problem. There are approximately 12 million alcoholics in the United States, with alcoholism and alcohol abuse now the third leading cause of death. Alcoholism affects spouses, children, friends and colleagues, making the actual number of people...
Tagged: Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction, alcohol dependence, alcohol detoxification, Alcoholism, problem drinking, Recovery
Alcohol Abuse
January 12, 2010 by summit-admin
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM IV) of the American Psychiatric Association defines Alcohol Abuse as "the recurring use of alcoholic beverages despite negative consequences." While it is a less serious condition than Alcohol Dependence (Alcoholism, Alcohol Addiction) it is a very serious...
Tagged: Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction, alcohol dependence, alcohol detoxification, Alcoholism, problem drinking, Recovery
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
January 8, 2010 by summit-admin
Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are among the most serious health problem we are facing today. More than 100,000 U.S. deaths are caused each year by excessive alcohol consumption each year. Direct and indirect causes of death include drunk driving, cirrhosis of the liver, accidents, cancer, and stroke. The...
Tagged: Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction, alcohol dependence, alcohol detoxification, Alcoholism, problem drinking, Recovery
