<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>Passages Malibu</title> <atom:link href="http://b.passagesmalibu.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://b.passagesmalibu.com</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:51:09 +0000</lastBuildDate> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item><title>Preventing Relapse in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</title><link>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/preventing-relapse-in-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/</link> <comments>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/preventing-relapse-in-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:51:09 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Drug Rehab]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://b.passagesmalibu.com/?p=275</guid> <description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, many dependent individuals who graduate from private  inpatient drug rehab programs don&#8217;t achieve lasting sobriety. Despite  their earnest desire to find freedom from drug addiction, many programs  simply do not boast success rates that allow graduates to stay sober  long before relapsing. Many relapsed individuals become overwhelmed with  feelings [...]Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/myths-about-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Myths About Private Inpatient Drug Rehab'>Myths About Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</a> <small>If you&#8217;ve never attended a private inpatient drug rehab program...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/confidential-inpatient-alcohol-rehab-after-relapse/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Confidential Inpatient Alcohol Rehab After Relapse'>Confidential Inpatient Alcohol Rehab After Relapse</a> <small>After countless attempts at recovering from alcohol addiction, it can...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/the-importance-of-counseling-at-private-drug-rehab-facilities/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Importance of Counseling at Private Drug Rehab Facilities'>The Importance of Counseling at Private Drug Rehab Facilities</a> <small>One of the backbones of successful recovery is the therapeutic...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unfortunately, many dependent individuals who graduate from private  inpatient drug rehab programs don&#8217;t achieve lasting sobriety. Despite  their earnest desire to find freedom from drug addiction, many programs  simply do not boast success rates that allow graduates to stay sober  long before relapsing. Many relapsed individuals become overwhelmed with  feelings of guilt, shame and a sense of failure when they fail to stay  clean, but  drug addiction relapse is not a reflection of the willpower,  strength or ability of the dependent individual. In fact, relapse  simply indicates that a given private inpatient drug rehab simply didn&#8217;t  work. Private inpatient drug rehab programs can prevent relapse through  holistic recovery efforts that ensure lasting freedom from drug  addiction.</p><h2>Ways of Preventing Relapse in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</h2><p>Here are a few aspects of successful private inpatient drug rehab  centers that can heal the physical component and emotional or  psychological root cause of your drug addiction. Programs that integrate  these techniques into their private inpatient drug rehab programs will  be best poised to offer you drug addiction solutions that engender  ongoing, relapse-free sober living.</p><ul><li><span>Medically Supervised Detoxification  Facilities</span><br /> Regardless of your reason for turning to drugs in the first place,  at some point, drug use will trigger a physical addiction. The body&#8217;s  natural balance of brain chemicals—known as neurotransmitters—becomes  disrupted, causing withdrawal symptoms to take hold in between uses.  With careful medical supervision, withdrawal symptoms can be alleviated,  allowing the body to finally readjust to its natural state of  homeostasis, breaking the physical bond of drug addiction.</li><li><span>Confidential Counseling Services</span><br /> Emotional and psychological trauma or negative self beliefs can lead  us to seek escape and false confidence in drugs. Relapse prevention in  private inpatient drug rehab programs must include confidential,  one-on-one counseling services that allow you to heal the emotional pain  or lack that fuels your addiction. For those with buried or repressed  trauma, hypnotherapy can be another useful tool in unearthing and  treating psychological pain to prevent future relapse into drug  addiction.</li><li><span>Creating Healthy Coping Skills</span><br /> Life will inherently bring us challenges—but those who succeed in  living without drugs must develop coping skills and inner strength to  turn those challenges into opportunities to transcend. Creating healthy  coping skills in private inpatient drug rehab can make a difference in  remaining drug-free.</li><li><span>Spiritual Guidance</span><br /> As spiritual beings, we have needs that exist deeply beyond our brains  and bodies. Regardless of your religious affiliation or lack thereof,  successful rehab programs will address your spiritual needs as a person  intended by the Universe with purpose.</li><li><span>After Care Planning</span><br /> Too many private inpatient drug rehab programs do not provide  adequate after care support. Successful rehab programs will address  social, environmental, career and financial concerns that you&#8217;ll face  after your inpatient rehab stay. Elective options such as life coaching,  mentoring or shadowing should be available, as well—to help transition  you successfully to your new, sober life.</li></ul><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/myths-about-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Myths About Private Inpatient Drug Rehab'>Myths About Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</a> <small>If you&#8217;ve never attended a private inpatient drug rehab program...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/confidential-inpatient-alcohol-rehab-after-relapse/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Confidential Inpatient Alcohol Rehab After Relapse'>Confidential Inpatient Alcohol Rehab After Relapse</a> <small>After countless attempts at recovering from alcohol addiction, it can...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/the-importance-of-counseling-at-private-drug-rehab-facilities/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Importance of Counseling at Private Drug Rehab Facilities'>The Importance of Counseling at Private Drug Rehab Facilities</a> <small>One of the backbones of successful recovery is the therapeutic...</small></li></ol></p><p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/preventing-relapse-in-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Overcoming Stimulant Addiction During Drug Rehab</title><link>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/overcoming-stimulant-addiction-during-drug-rehab/</link> <comments>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/overcoming-stimulant-addiction-during-drug-rehab/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:50:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Drug Rehab]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://b.passagesmalibu.com/?p=273</guid> <description><![CDATA[Also known as &#8220;uppers,&#8221; stimulants refer to drugs  that increase  alertness and energy, such as cocaine, amphetamines, and their   derivatives. Stimulants work in the body by acting upon the brain&#8217;s   chemicals—known as &#8220;neurotransmitters&#8221;—such as norepinephrine and   dopamine. These naturally-occurring brain chemicals are associated with  the  [...]Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/breaking-physical-dependency-at-drug-rehab-centers/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Breaking Physical Dependency at Drug Rehab Centers'>Breaking Physical Dependency at Drug Rehab Centers</a> <small>Drug addiction happens for complex reasons—some of them physical, while...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/preventing-relapse-in-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Preventing Relapse in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab'>Preventing Relapse in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</a> <small>Unfortunately, many dependent individuals who graduate from private inpatient drug...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/myths-about-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Myths About Private Inpatient Drug Rehab'>Myths About Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</a> <small>If you&#8217;ve never attended a private inpatient drug rehab program...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Also known as &#8220;uppers,&#8221; stimulants refer to drugs  that increase  alertness and energy, such as cocaine, amphetamines, and their   derivatives. Stimulants work in the body by acting upon the brain&#8217;s   chemicals—known as &#8220;neurotransmitters&#8221;—such as norepinephrine and   dopamine. These naturally-occurring brain chemicals are associated with  the  body&#8217;s &#8220;fight or flight&#8221; crisis response—triggering similar levels   of focus, energy and adrenaline that most of us would only experience  in an  emergency. Additionally,  increased levels of dopamine in the   brain serve to produce a sense of euphoria.</p><p>Brain chemistry can be left altered after even one use,  creating a  need to use stimulants again. Usage can lead to lowered production  of  neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and dopamine, leaving  individuals  feeling empty, exhausted and incomplete after the physical  effects of  stimulants like methamphetamines or cocaine have worn off.</p><h2>Overcoming Stimulant Addiction During Private Inpatient Drug  Rehab</h2><p>The first phase of overcoming stimulant addiction during  private  inpatient drug rehab is to cease stimulant usage, which is often  referred  to as &#8220;detoxing.&#8221; It is important to conduct the stimulant  detoxification process in a safe and controlled  environment in order to  manage the symptoms of withdrawal. As people come down from stimulant  usage, they often find themselves extremely exhausted but unable to   sleep normally as physical withdrawal symptoms arise. While these  symptoms can be  debilitating—convulsions, sweating, anxiety, and even  hallucinations—they can be managed expertly by the professionals at an  inpatient rehab  center.</p><p>Overcoming stimulant addiction during private inpatient drug  rehab  involves understanding and treating the underlying causes of addiction.  One aspect of  finding a cure is through diagnostic medical testing.  Once drug use has ended, it  is important to identify and treat any  chemical imbalances that predispose an individual  to chemical  dependency. Additionally, individualized therapy can identify   unresolved traumas from the past or ineffective copings skills in the  present  and help you find resolutions for each. With greater understand  of yourself and  with better tools to manage life&#8217;s challenges, you can  overcome stimulant  addiction during your stay at private inpatient  drug rehab.</p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/breaking-physical-dependency-at-drug-rehab-centers/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Breaking Physical Dependency at Drug Rehab Centers'>Breaking Physical Dependency at Drug Rehab Centers</a> <small>Drug addiction happens for complex reasons—some of them physical, while...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/preventing-relapse-in-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Preventing Relapse in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab'>Preventing Relapse in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</a> <small>Unfortunately, many dependent individuals who graduate from private inpatient drug...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/myths-about-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Myths About Private Inpatient Drug Rehab'>Myths About Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</a> <small>If you&#8217;ve never attended a private inpatient drug rehab program...</small></li></ol></p><p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/overcoming-stimulant-addiction-during-drug-rehab/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Myths About Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</title><link>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/myths-about-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/</link> <comments>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/myths-about-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:50:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Drug Rehab]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://b.passagesmalibu.com/?p=271</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve never attended a private inpatient drug rehab program  before, you may worry about what the experience will be like. Due to  inaccurate media portrayals, urban legends, and incorrect assumptions,  some of your views on the inpatient drug rehab experience may be based  more in myth than fact. Seven Myths About [...]Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/preventing-relapse-in-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Preventing Relapse in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab'>Preventing Relapse in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</a> <small>Unfortunately, many dependent individuals who graduate from private inpatient drug...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/contacting-loved-ones-in-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Contacting Loved Ones in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab'>Contacting Loved Ones in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</a> <small>When someone you love comes to terms with a drug...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/the-importance-of-counseling-at-private-drug-rehab-facilities/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Importance of Counseling at Private Drug Rehab Facilities'>The Importance of Counseling at Private Drug Rehab Facilities</a> <small>One of the backbones of successful recovery is the therapeutic...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;ve never attended a private inpatient drug rehab program  before, you may worry about what the experience will be like. Due to  inaccurate media portrayals, urban legends, and incorrect assumptions,  some of your views on the inpatient drug rehab experience may be based  more in myth than fact.</p><h2>Seven Myths About Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</h2><p>If you have questions or fears about private inpatient drug rehab,  you&#8217;re not alone. We&#8217;ve highlighted a few of the most common myths about  private inpatient drug rehab experience, along with the facts on each  aspect of inpatient recovery.</p><ol><li><span>&#8220;Detox will be a harrowing experience.&#8221;<br /> </span>It&#8217;s a common misconception that inpatient drug detox has to  be filled with physical and mental anguish. While the body readjusts to  sobriety, medical staff and mental health experts focus on ensuring your  drug detox experience is as comfortable and safe as possible. With  alternative therapies, medical supervision, carefully calibrated  nutrition, and pain management efforts, withdrawal symptoms can be  minimized for maximum comfort.</li><li><span>&#8220;I&#8217;ll have to change everything about  myself.&#8221;</span><br /> Private inpatient drug rehab isn&#8217;t about changing who you are, but  rather about returning to your core self. The most effective private  inpatient drug rehab centers focus on the individual—offering a drug  addiction solution that works with your personal relationships, career,  dreams, and lifestyle. The only important changes that need to take  place are the elimination of your addiction and its underlying causes.</li><li><span>&#8220;Drug rehab centers are stark,  hospital-like settings.&#8221;</span><br /> Modern and luxury inpatient drug rehab centers are actually on par  with the level of accommodations you&#8217;d expect at the best hotels or  retreats. With swimming pools, warm interior design, and modern  amenities, inpatient drug rehab centers are state-of-the-art facilities  focused on serenity, health, and wellness.</li><li><span>&#8220;I&#8217;ll be forced to stay in private  inpatient drug rehab against my will.&#8221;</span><br /> Most private inpatient drug rehab centers are voluntary facilities.  No one can force you to stay in treatment against your will. You can  check yourself out at any time.</li><li><span>&#8220;Just going to a private inpatient drug  rehab will make you sober.&#8221;</span><br /> While it would be nice if simply checking in to a private inpatient  drug rehab program were enough to accomplish sobriety, it&#8217;s simply not  the case. In order to heal your drug addiction, you need two components  of recovery—freeing yourself from the physical bonds of addiction  through detoxification, and healing the underlying root causes for drug  addiction. Medical diagnostic tests can help uncover preexisting  chemical imbalances that need to be treated, and counseling can provide  emotional and psychological healing for repressed trauma that may lie at  the root of your addiction to drugs. However, these processes—and all  forms of treatment—require your consent, participation and desire to  heal.</li><li><span>&#8220;I&#8217;ll have nothing in common with the  other guests.&#8221;</span><br /> When we envision other guests in inpatient drug rehab, we may  wrongly assume that they will be people we have little in common with or  don&#8217;t like. However, these assumptions are based on stigmas about  addiction that label and demean those struggling with dependency issues.  Many of the guests at private inpatient drug rehab centers are  intelligent, funny, compassionate, and accomplished people who simply  struggle—as you might—with drug dependency.</li><li><span>&#8220;I&#8217;ll never be able to cure my drug  addiction.&#8221;</span><br /> Unfortunately, the myth of a lifetime of incurable drug addiction is  one of the biggest—and most pervasive—myths about private inpatient  drug rehab. Perpetuated by the addiction industry itself, this myth only  serves to discourage those who desperately want a cure for drug  addiction, while ensuring that treatment centers do not need to offer  expensive or intensive treatments for higher chances of full and lasting  recovery. The truth is that your drug addiction can be cured, by  intensive and multidisciplinary therapies, targeted to you and tailored  to your own personality, personal history, lifestyle and addiction. Seek  out a private inpatient drug rehab center  that believes in your full and total healing from drug addiction.</li></ol><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/preventing-relapse-in-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Preventing Relapse in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab'>Preventing Relapse in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</a> <small>Unfortunately, many dependent individuals who graduate from private inpatient drug...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/contacting-loved-ones-in-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Contacting Loved Ones in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab'>Contacting Loved Ones in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</a> <small>When someone you love comes to terms with a drug...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/the-importance-of-counseling-at-private-drug-rehab-facilities/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Importance of Counseling at Private Drug Rehab Facilities'>The Importance of Counseling at Private Drug Rehab Facilities</a> <small>One of the backbones of successful recovery is the therapeutic...</small></li></ol></p><p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/myths-about-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Breaking Through Denial at Drug Rehab Centers</title><link>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/breaking-through-denial-at-drug-rehab-centers/</link> <comments>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/breaking-through-denial-at-drug-rehab-centers/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:49:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Drug Rehab]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://b.passagesmalibu.com/?p=269</guid> <description><![CDATA[Whenever our minds are forced to encounter knowledge that seems  threatening, denial kicks in as a defense mechanism. In the context of  drug addiction, the body has become chemically dependent on drug use,  causing acknowledgement of a drug addiction—and its resolution—to feel  like an untenable threat. As a result, denial takes [...]Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/breaking-physical-dependency-at-drug-rehab-centers/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Breaking Physical Dependency at Drug Rehab Centers'>Breaking Physical Dependency at Drug Rehab Centers</a> <small>Drug addiction happens for complex reasons—some of them physical, while...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/preventing-relapse-in-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Preventing Relapse in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab'>Preventing Relapse in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</a> <small>Unfortunately, many dependent individuals who graduate from private inpatient drug...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/five-common-fears-about-inpatient-alcohol-counseling-programs/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Five Common Fears About Inpatient Alcohol Counseling Programs'>Five Common Fears About Inpatient Alcohol Counseling Programs</a> <small>One of the most important aspects of alcohol recovery is...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whenever our minds are forced to encounter knowledge that seems  threatening, denial kicks in as a defense mechanism. In the context of  drug addiction, the body has become chemically dependent on drug use,  causing acknowledgement of a drug addiction—and its resolution—to feel  like an untenable threat. As a result, denial takes a hold of us  mentally during the course of drug addiction, attempting to preserve  drug use—and prevent knowledge of a drug problem—at all costs. For this  reason, breaking through denial is one of the first forms of  psychological treatment that you will receive during your stay at a  private inpatient drug rehab center.</p><h2>The Nature of Denial and Drug Addiction</h2><p>Breaking through denial about drug addiction can be incredibly  difficult—largely, because we don&#8217;t even realize denial is present. As a  defense mechanism, the subconscious becomes avoidant, experiencing  great anxiety at the mere thought of removing drugs from our lives—since  we have become dependent on them psychologically and physically for  daily living. Altered thinking patterns begin to take place as a result.  We tell ourselves we do not have a problem—and thus we never need to  get sober and remove the drug from our lives and bodies. We fear that we  may not be able to get sober, so we tell ourselves that we do not need  to in the first place. What follows is a pattern of justification,  minimization, blame-shifting and avoidance that all allow us to continue  using drugs without fear of their removal.</p><p>However, even though denial is the subconscious, sincere attempt at  self-protection, it often just leaves us at greater risk instead of  providing safety. While we engage in the cycle of denial about our drug  abuse, addictions tend to worsen. Personal consequences and relationship  problems increase, and we find ourselves with financial, health, and  psychological repercussions to drug addiction. Additionally, the same  denial that encompasses our drug addiction often invades other parts of  our psyches and lives. We may find ourselves using the same measure of  denial to avoid our own emotional pain, past traumas, or even current  abuse we&#8217;re suffering from. Until these areas of denial are broken, we  will never be truly healed or truly free.</p><h2>Breaking Through Denial at Private Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers</h2><p>When you enter an inpatient drug rehab center, denial can be dealt  with in a safe, confidential and nonthreatening atmosphere. In the  nurturing environment of one-on-one therapy sessions, you can partner  with a compassionate therapist who can help you confront both your  addiction—and any unresolved emotional pain—without feeling frightened  or overwhelmed. As you begin to heal yourself view in individualized  drug addiction therapy sessions, the defenses of denial will become less  necessary—as you recognize that you have the personal power to overcome  your drug addiction.</p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/breaking-physical-dependency-at-drug-rehab-centers/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Breaking Physical Dependency at Drug Rehab Centers'>Breaking Physical Dependency at Drug Rehab Centers</a> <small>Drug addiction happens for complex reasons—some of them physical, while...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/preventing-relapse-in-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Preventing Relapse in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab'>Preventing Relapse in Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</a> <small>Unfortunately, many dependent individuals who graduate from private inpatient drug...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/five-common-fears-about-inpatient-alcohol-counseling-programs/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Five Common Fears About Inpatient Alcohol Counseling Programs'>Five Common Fears About Inpatient Alcohol Counseling Programs</a> <small>One of the most important aspects of alcohol recovery is...</small></li></ol></p><p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/breaking-through-denial-at-drug-rehab-centers/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Breaking Physical Dependency at Drug Rehab Centers</title><link>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/breaking-physical-dependency-at-drug-rehab-centers/</link> <comments>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/breaking-physical-dependency-at-drug-rehab-centers/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:48:27 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Drug Rehab]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://b.passagesmalibu.com/?p=267</guid> <description><![CDATA[Drug addiction happens for complex reasons—some of them physical, while  others are psychological, emotional and highly personal. Because of the  intricate nature of drug addiction itself, breaking physical dependency  to drugs can be best handled at a private inpatient drug rehab center,  due to the varied and deep work that needs [...]Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/breaking-through-denial-at-drug-rehab-centers/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Breaking Through Denial at Drug Rehab Centers'>Breaking Through Denial at Drug Rehab Centers</a> <small>Whenever our minds are forced to encounter knowledge that seems...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/myths-about-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Myths About Private Inpatient Drug Rehab'>Myths About Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</a> <small>If you&#8217;ve never attended a private inpatient drug rehab program...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/overcoming-stimulant-addiction-during-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Overcoming Stimulant Addiction During Drug Rehab'>Overcoming Stimulant Addiction During Drug Rehab</a> <small>Also known as &#8220;uppers,&#8221; stimulants refer to drugs that increase...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Drug addiction happens for complex reasons—some of them physical, while  others are psychological, emotional and highly personal. Because of the  intricate nature of drug addiction itself, breaking physical dependency  to drugs can be best handled at a private inpatient drug rehab center,  due to the varied and deep work that needs to be accomplished. Breaking  physical dependency is the first priority, before the psychological or  emotional reasons for your drug addiction can be treated. While it can  be dangerous—and at best, foolhardy—to attempt to detox alone, private,  inpatient drug rehab centers offer expertise, services and facilities to  help you break the physical addiction to drugs, once and for all.</p><h2>Breaking Physical Dependency at Private Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers</h2><p>While each drug recovery program is unique, breaking physical dependency  at private inpatient drug rehab centers should include the following  aspects.</p><ul><li><span>Supervised Drug Detoxification</span><br /> Drug dependency alters the production levels of  neurotransmitters.  After drug use ends, there is a lag before the body restores  its normal  level of these neurotransmitters, which  causes of withdrawal.  By  treating the symptoms of withdrawal, supervised drug detox creates a  period  of abstinence so that the body to can resume its normal level of  balanced neurotransmitter  production.</li><li><span>Minimization of Withdrawal Symptoms</span><br /> Private inpatient drug rehab centers will never expect you to stick  out withdrawal symptoms without assistance. In fact, many drug  withdrawal symptoms can be alleviated with traditional medical care,  nutritional aids, alternative medicine, and individualized counseling.  During the withdrawal phase of recovery, professional detox facilities  should be made available to you with round-the-clock medical supervision  and a caring, compassionate staff to help ease you through the  withdrawal process.</li><li><span>Treatment of Chemical Imbalances</span><br /> Once detox is completed, it is possible to diagnose and  treat any  chemical imbalances. Through the use of diagnostic tests, addiction   professionals can assess metabolic rates and chemical or hormone levels  that can  indicate an underlying problem. By curing these physiological  issues, the bonds of physical  dependency are lessened.</li><li><span>Alternative Therapies for Long-Term  Detoxification</span><br /> Drug addiction strips the body of nutrients, which can take  a  long to be replenished in the body. Targeted alternative therapies such  as  nutritional counseling,  modified diet, supplements, and specialized  exercise  programs can restore vital nutrients to the body.  Additionally, alternative medicine practitioners can aid detoxification  and healing wroth massage therapy, acupuncture, acupressure, and other  holistic and eastern medicine treatments.</li></ul><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/breaking-through-denial-at-drug-rehab-centers/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Breaking Through Denial at Drug Rehab Centers'>Breaking Through Denial at Drug Rehab Centers</a> <small>Whenever our minds are forced to encounter knowledge that seems...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/myths-about-private-inpatient-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Myths About Private Inpatient Drug Rehab'>Myths About Private Inpatient Drug Rehab</a> <small>If you&#8217;ve never attended a private inpatient drug rehab program...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/overcoming-stimulant-addiction-during-drug-rehab/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Overcoming Stimulant Addiction During Drug Rehab'>Overcoming Stimulant Addiction During Drug Rehab</a> <small>Also known as &#8220;uppers,&#8221; stimulants refer to drugs that increase...</small></li></ol></p><p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/breaking-physical-dependency-at-drug-rehab-centers/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Psychedelic Mushrooms Addiction Guide</title><link>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/psychedelic-mushrooms-addiction-guide/</link> <comments>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/psychedelic-mushrooms-addiction-guide/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:26:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Psychedelic Mushrooms Addiction]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://b.passagesmalibu.com/?p=259</guid> <description><![CDATA[What Are Psychedelic Mushrooms? Psychedelic mushrooms are varieties of mushrooms that contain  hallucinogenic compounds  psilocybin and psilocin. Psychedelic mushrooms  can  either be cultivated or gathered in the wild. When consumed  through a process known as &#8220;shrooming,&#8221; these fungi  produce a vivid,  psychedelic trip with effects similar to those of [...]Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/physical-effects-of-psychedelic-mushrooms-abuse/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Physical Effects of Psychedelic Mushrooms Abuse'>Physical Effects of Psychedelic Mushrooms Abuse</a> <small>What Does a Psychedelic Mushrooms High Feel Like? A psychedelic...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/how-psychedelic-mushroom-addiction-works/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How Psychedelic Mushroom Addiction Works'>How Psychedelic Mushroom Addiction Works</a> <small>Are Psychedelic Mushrooms Physically Addictive? Although psychedelic mushrooms have not...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/marijuana-additiction-guide/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Marijuana Addiction Guide'>Marijuana Addiction Guide</a> <small>What is Marijuana? Originating in Southeast Asia, marijuana has been...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>What Are Psychedelic Mushrooms?</h2><p>Psychedelic mushrooms are varieties of mushrooms that contain  hallucinogenic compounds  psilocybin and psilocin. Psychedelic mushrooms  can  either be cultivated or gathered in the wild. When consumed  through a process known as &#8220;shrooming,&#8221; these fungi  produce a vivid,  psychedelic trip with effects similar to those of LSD—but with  a  shorter duration and largely visual effects. Depicted in cave paintings  around the world—some dating back  almost 10,000 years—psychedelic  mushrooms are one of the oldest known drugs used by  humans.</p><h2>What Do Psychedelic Mushrooms Look Like?</h2><p>There are over 90 different known varieties of psychedelic   mushrooms, with common street names including &#8220;psilocybin mushrooms,&#8221;  &#8220;shrooms,&#8221; and &#8220;magic  mushrooms.&#8221; Two of the most common varieties are  the Psilocybe Cubensis, with a long stem and golden semi-hemispherical  cap, and the Liberty Cap, sporting longer stems and a light brownish  yellow conical cap. When purchased,  mushrooms often lose these  appearances and instead appear brown in color, due to the fact they are  usually already dried. Sometimes, psychedelic mushrooms are ground  up  into a powder for consumption. Even when dry, these drugs have an  identifiable scent not unlike the one associated with everyday mushrooms  used in cooking.</p><h2>How Are Psychedelic Mushrooms Used?</h2><p>Because of the incredible variety of species, growing conditions,   and other variables, the strength of each psychedelic mushroom can vary  significantly.  In general, people consume about 20 grams of fresh  mushrooms—or conversely, 2 grams of dried  mushrooms—to induce the  psychedelic effects. Psychedelic mushrooms are often consumed on an  empty  stomach, for faster absorption and to reduce any nausea  experienced during the first 20 to 60 minutes after taking.</p><p>Because of their generally unpleasant taste, many users eat the fresh  or dried mushrooms in combination with other foods or beverages, such  as ice cream, pizza or orange juice to mask the flavor and make them  more palatable. Psychedelic mushrooms can also be immersed in hot water  to create a tea that can be taken with honey to mask flavor and ginger  to prevent nausea. Unlike traditional, non-hallucinogenic mushrooms,  psychedelic mushrooms cannot be effectively cooked for purposes of  intoxication, as the cooking process destroys psychedelic compounds in  the mushrooms.</p><h2>Are Psychedelic Mushrooms Legal?</h2><p>Psychedelic mushrooms are not legal in the United States  and are  considered a Schedule I drug.</p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/physical-effects-of-psychedelic-mushrooms-abuse/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Physical Effects of Psychedelic Mushrooms Abuse'>Physical Effects of Psychedelic Mushrooms Abuse</a> <small>What Does a Psychedelic Mushrooms High Feel Like? 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Although psychedelic mushrooms have not been found to be physically  addictive, users can become psychologically  dependent on psychedelic  mushrooms. The mind-altering experiences that psychedelic mushrooms   create can create a psychological escape from depression, boredom,  stressors or emotional problems. Whether used to  escape reality or [...]Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/physical-effects-of-psychedelic-mushrooms-abuse/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Physical Effects of Psychedelic Mushrooms Abuse'>Physical Effects of Psychedelic Mushrooms Abuse</a> <small>What Does a Psychedelic Mushrooms High Feel Like? A psychedelic...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/psychedelic-mushrooms-addiction-guide/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Psychedelic Mushrooms Addiction Guide'>Psychedelic Mushrooms Addiction Guide</a> <small>What Are Psychedelic Mushrooms? Psychedelic mushrooms are varieties of mushrooms...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/how-ketamine-addiction-works/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How Ketamine Addiction Works'>How Ketamine Addiction Works</a> <small>Is Ketamine Physically Addictive? Ketamine does not meet the criteria...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Are Psychedelic Mushrooms Physically Addictive?</h2><p>Although psychedelic mushrooms have not been found to be physically  addictive, users can become psychologically  dependent on psychedelic  mushrooms. The mind-altering experiences that psychedelic mushrooms   create can create a psychological escape from depression, boredom,  stressors or emotional problems. Whether used to  escape reality or  augment it, ongoing use of psychedelic mushrooms can lead to a  serious  psychological addiction.</p><h2>What Causes Psychedelic Mushroom Addiction?</h2><p>Over time, tolerance, short-lived chemical imbalances, and  psychological issues can all lead to psychedelic mushroom addiction.  Like other hallucinogens—such as LSD, mescaline and ketamine—psychedelic  mushrooms initiate and create chemical changes in specific parts of the  brain that affect and control sensory perception. Psychedelic mushrooms  disrupt the brain&#8217;s natural balance of the neurotrasnmitter serotonin,  distorting  information gathered by the five senses, as well as  emotions. Tolerance to psychedelic mushrooms develops very rapidly,  requiring the user to take twice as much psilocybin mushrooms if  &#8220;tripping&#8221; within days of the last dose to feel adequate effects of the  drug.  In fact, tolerance can linger for between four and five days  after the last use. While the mushroom high may not increase, the side  effects will increase with the dosage taken.</p><p>Additionally, psychedelic mushrooms are often taken as an escape or  coping mechanism to deal with underlying problems, such as self esteem,  relationship problems, anxiety, emotional pain or depression. As the  brain experiences the pleasurable feelings of psychedelic mushroom trip,  it can create psychological and behavioral dependency on mushrooms.</p><h2>What Are the Signs of Psychedelic Mushroom Addiction?</h2><p>Preoccupied with obtaining and using psychedelic mushrooms and  experiencing  flashbacks or altered perceptions of reality after use are  two hallmarks of psychedelic mushroom addiction. Some physical signs of  psychedelic mushroom  addiction include enlarged pupils, facial  flushing, trembling or shaking, and lack of muscle  coordination. People  using psychedelic mushroom may also complain of stomach aches, nausea  and  dizziness. Behavioral indicators of psychedelic mushroom addiction  include  paranoid or psychotic behavior, unexplained fits of laughter,  or long periods of staring at stationary objects.</p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/physical-effects-of-psychedelic-mushrooms-abuse/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Physical Effects of Psychedelic Mushrooms Abuse'>Physical Effects of Psychedelic Mushrooms Abuse</a> <small>What Does a Psychedelic Mushrooms High Feel Like? A psychedelic...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/psychedelic-mushrooms-addiction-guide/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Psychedelic Mushrooms Addiction Guide'>Psychedelic Mushrooms Addiction Guide</a> <small>What Are Psychedelic Mushrooms? 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A psychedelic mushroom high is a hallucination-fraught, highly  emotional experience that distorts perception and reality. Psychedelic  mushrooms&#8217; effects tend to last four to six hours and are collectively  referred to as a &#8220;mushroom  trip&#8221; or &#8220;shrooming.&#8221; Depending on the  variety of psychedelic mushrooms, [...]Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/psychedelic-mushrooms-addiction-guide/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Psychedelic Mushrooms Addiction Guide'>Psychedelic Mushrooms Addiction Guide</a> <small>What Are Psychedelic Mushrooms? Psychedelic mushrooms are varieties of mushrooms...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/how-psychedelic-mushroom-addiction-works/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How Psychedelic Mushroom Addiction Works'>How Psychedelic Mushroom Addiction Works</a> <small>Are Psychedelic Mushrooms Physically Addictive? Although psychedelic mushrooms have not...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/physical-effects-of-lsd-abuse/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Physical Effects of LSD Abuse'>Physical Effects of LSD Abuse</a> <small>What Does a LSD High Feel Like? LSD creates an...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>What Does a Psychedelic Mushrooms High Feel Like?</h2><p>A psychedelic mushroom high is a hallucination-fraught, highly  emotional experience that distorts perception and reality. Psychedelic  mushrooms&#8217; effects tend to last four to six hours and are collectively  referred to as a &#8220;mushroom  trip&#8221; or &#8220;shrooming.&#8221; Depending on the  variety of psychedelic mushrooms, hallucinations, laughing fits or  strange, abstracted thoughts may also occur. Many users continue to  hallucinate even with their eyes closed. Mood swings tend to occur,  encompassing a range of feelings from happiness to sadness or hope to  pessimism and nihilism.</p><h2>What Are the Physical Effects of Psychedelic Mushrooms?</h2><p>At the onset of a psychedelic mushroom trip, the first noticeable  physical effects will hit roughly 20 minutes after  first ingesting  psilocybin mushrooms.  Psychedelic mushroom users often experience cold  sensation and feelings of nausea at this point. Next, colors begin to  deepen or distort, and movements in the corners of the eyes (peripheral  vision) may be detected.</p><p>Psychedelic mushrooms also sometimes create emotional sensitivity or  anxiety. Nausea often lasts through the first hour of the psychedelic  mushroom trip. For the next two to three hours,  psychedelic mushroom  users find themselves immersed in the drug&#8217;s peak effects. Physical  signs of reaching the apex of a mushroom trip include  dilated pupils,  auras around objects, layered vision, changing shapes, and highly  detectable patterns in stationary objects. As psychedelic mushroom users  &#8220;come down,&#8221; hallucinations tend to wane and severe stomach cramps tend  to set in.</p><h2>Can You Overdose From Psychedelic Mushrooms?</h2><p>Overdosing on psychedelic mushrooms is almost impossible—largely  because  a psychedelic mushroom overdose would require eating over  twenty five pounds of psilocybin mushrooms to experience toxic  effects.  Large doses of psychedelic mushrooms, however, can produce traumatic  experiences that can last even beyond the time period that the mushrooms  are active in an addicted individual&#8217;s system. Certain drugs can also  amplify the effects of mushrooms, such as  MAOIs—monoamine oxidase  inhibitors commonly used medically as anti-depressants or smoking  cessation drugs—because they reduce the body&#8217;s ability to  process  psilocybin and psilocin. These effects will not cause an overdose, but  can increase the risk of &#8220;bad trips&#8221; since the  psychedelic experience  from mushrooms will have longer duration and greater intensity.</p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/psychedelic-mushrooms-addiction-guide/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Psychedelic Mushrooms Addiction Guide'>Psychedelic Mushrooms Addiction Guide</a> <small>What Are Psychedelic Mushrooms? Psychedelic mushrooms are varieties of mushrooms...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/how-psychedelic-mushroom-addiction-works/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How Psychedelic Mushroom Addiction Works'>How Psychedelic Mushroom Addiction Works</a> <small>Are Psychedelic Mushrooms Physically Addictive? Although psychedelic mushrooms have not...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/physical-effects-of-lsd-abuse/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Physical Effects of LSD Abuse'>Physical Effects of LSD Abuse</a> <small>What Does a LSD High Feel Like? LSD creates an...</small></li></ol></p><p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/physical-effects-of-psychedelic-mushrooms-abuse/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Physical Effects of Nicotine Addiction</title><link>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/physical-effects-of-nicotine-addiction/</link> <comments>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/physical-effects-of-nicotine-addiction/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:24:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Nicotine Addiction]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://b.passagesmalibu.com/?p=253</guid> <description><![CDATA[What Does a Nicotine Buzz Feel Like? The nicotine high can sometimes be imperceptible, as it eliminates  withdrawal symptoms and fills nicotine users with a sense of calm. Some  users experience a &#8220;nicotine buzz,&#8221; most common in first-time nicotine  users or after a period of abstinence. The main nicotine high starts  almost [...]Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/nicotine-addiction-guide/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Nicotine Addiction Guide'>Nicotine Addiction Guide</a> <small>Is Nicotine Physically Addictive? Nicotine is a powerful drug resulting...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/how-nicotine-addiction-works/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How Nicotine Addiction Works'>How Nicotine Addiction Works</a> <small>Is Nicotine Physically Addictive? Nicotine is a powerful drug resulting...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/physical-effects-of-cocaine-addiction-abuse/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Physical Effects of Cocaine Addiction Abuse'>Physical Effects of Cocaine Addiction Abuse</a> <small>What Does a Cocaine High Feel Like? Quick and intense,...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>What Does a Nicotine Buzz Feel Like?</h2><p>The nicotine high can sometimes be imperceptible, as it eliminates  withdrawal symptoms and fills nicotine users with a sense of calm. Some  users experience a &#8220;nicotine buzz,&#8221; most common in first-time nicotine  users or after a period of abstinence. The main nicotine high starts  almost immediately upon ingesting  nicotine—especially for tobacco  smokers—and lasts for a very short duration. Smokers feel it almost  immediately  after taking the first puff of a cigarette, while those who  chew tobacco tend to feel the nicotine high within a minute of starting  to chew. A wave of calmness passes over the user&#8217;s body, replacing the  agitation of withdrawal, as soon as the nicotine is transferred to the  brain. As the nicotine  levels increase, nicotine users may feel  feelings of calmness and relaxation replaced by a tingling sensation and   sense of heaviness.</p><h2>What Are the Physical Effects of Nicotine?</h2><p>Because nicotine is a stimulant, heart rate and blood pressure  increase  as soon as nicotine enters the system. In fact, nicotine users  can sometimes feel their pulses over  their entire bodies.  Additionally, some nicotine users even hear a slight buzzing or hum in  the ears. In your brain, nicotine binds to the nicotine acetylcholine  receptors  that increase the levels of the neurotransmitter  dopamine—resulting in a  pleasant and relaxed feeling. As another  neurotransmitter—serotonin—is released, nicotine users feel increasingly   calm and slightly euphoric. The pleasant and euphoric feeling lasts  for only a  few minutes and quickly fades, though increased heart rate  may last for  several hours after nicotine use.</p><p>Nicotine is extremely addictive, as it acts on many neurotransmitters  in the brain. Nicotine is also extremely short-acting, requiring  frequent use of tobacco products in order to alleviate withdrawal that  quick sets in. Chronic use leads to tar-stained teeth from smoking, oral  and esophageal cancers and lung cancer. Many nicotine smokers also put  themselves at risk for stroke, heart attack and emphysema. Cigarette  smoke in nicotine-laden tobacco also leads to stained fingers and  fingernails, yellowish skin, signs of premature aging and yellow-hued  teeth. Smokers are also at risk for gum disease and infections.</p><h2>Can  You Overdose From Nicotine?</h2><p>Yes, you can overdose from ingesting too much nicotine.  Nicotine  overdose usually occurs by accidentally ingesting too much nicotine   from nicotine replacement products such as gum, lozenges, inhalers or  patches. If you continue  to smoke when using these products, you  increase your risk of a nicotine overdose. Common  digestive symptoms of  nicotine overdose include stomach pains or nausea,  resulting in either  diarrhea or vomiting. Nicotine addicted individuals may also feel  light-headed and  confused during an overdose, or have extreme headaches  and experience vision or hearing problems. Some nicotine users also  experience racing heart and accompanying chest pains. If you experience  any of  these symptoms, stop using products that contain nicotine  immediately and call your physician.</p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/nicotine-addiction-guide/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Nicotine Addiction Guide'>Nicotine Addiction Guide</a> <small>Is Nicotine Physically Addictive? 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Quick and intense,...</small></li></ol></p><p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/physical-effects-of-nicotine-addiction/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Nicotine Addiction Guide</title><link>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/nicotine-addiction-guide/</link> <comments>http://b.passagesmalibu.com/nicotine-addiction-guide/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:24:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Nicotine Addiction]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://b.passagesmalibu.com/?p=251</guid> <description><![CDATA[Is Nicotine Physically Addictive? Nicotine is a powerful drug resulting in physical  addiction on par  with that of cocaine. As with any chemical dependency, there  can be  both physical and psychological addictions that develop, serving to  promote addiction. What Causes Nicotine Addiction? The most  common forms of nicotine addiction are smoking and [...]Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/how-nicotine-addiction-works/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How Nicotine Addiction Works'>How Nicotine Addiction Works</a> <small>Is Nicotine Physically Addictive? Nicotine is a powerful drug resulting...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/physical-effects-of-nicotine-addiction/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Physical Effects of Nicotine Addiction'>Physical Effects of Nicotine Addiction</a> <small>What Does a Nicotine Buzz Feel Like? The nicotine high...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/how-amphetamine-addiction-works/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How Amphetamine Addiction Works'>How Amphetamine Addiction Works</a> <small>Are Amphetamines Physically Addictive? Amphetamines are a class of extremely...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Is Nicotine Physically Addictive?</h2><p>Nicotine is a powerful drug resulting in physical  addiction on par  with that of cocaine. As with any chemical dependency, there  can be  both physical and psychological addictions that develop, serving to  promote addiction.</p><h2>What Causes Nicotine Addiction?</h2><p>The most  common forms of nicotine addiction are smoking and using  chewing tobacco. When  consumed, the effects of these products are felt  within 10 seconds as the  nicotine enters into your blood stream and  reaches your brain. However, as soon  as you stop cease nicotine use,  the effects can wear off quickly—in fact, over half of  the nicotine is  removed from your body in a little as 60 minutes. This leaves nicotine  addicted individuals craving another cigarette as withdrawal  symptoms—irritability, agitation,  anxiety, headache, and hunger—begin  to take hold.</p><p>Chemicals in the brain—known as &#8220;neurotransmitters&#8221;—are  responsible  for regulating how you think and feel. Once nicotine is introduced  into  the body, it alters the natural state of chemical balance (known as  homeostasis) in the brain—requiring a constant intake of nicotine in  order to feel normal. Nicotine creates this physical addiction by  primarily affecting the levels of three neurotransmitters: specifically,  acetylcholine,  dopamine, and glutamate.</p><ul><li><span>Nicotine Increases Acetylcholine</span><br /> Nicotine increases the levels of acetylcholine that make nicotine  users more alert and temporarily heightens concentration ability. When  natural acetylcholine  levels decrease, users need to smoke, chew or  otherwise introduce nicotine to the system in order to rebalance the  brain&#8217;s levels of acetylcholine. Additionally, nicotine has an extremely  short half-life, requiring repeated intake in order to stave off  withdrawal.</li></ul><ul><li><span>Nicotine Increases Dopamine</span><br /> Smoking increases the level of dopamine in the body, which  stimulates  reward centers in the brain. This process reinforces the  smoking behavior,  so that each  cigarette makes smokers  desire yet  another. Also, habitual intake can trigger addiction, as the brain&#8217;s  reward centers come to associate the act of smoking or chewing with  pleasure and reduced tension.</li></ul><ul><li><span>Nicotine Increases Glutamate</span><br /> Glutamate is responsible for creating and storing memories  in the  brain. Each time a nicotine dependent individual smokes or chews, a  memory of alertness (from the acetylcholine) and pleasure (from the  dopamine) reinforces the desire for continued nicotine consumption.</li></ul><h2>What Are the Signs of Nicotine Addiction?</h2><p>The two primary signs of nicotine addiction are the habitual  use of  nicotine products and experiencing withdrawal when use ends. Other signs  of nicotine addiction include possession of cigarettes or copious  amounts of lighters, ashtrays, cups for spitting chewing tobacco residue  into, or pipes and tobacco pouches. Nicotine addicted individuals also  tend to display stained teeth, gums, and fingers—as well as signs of  premature wrinkling due to the drying out of the skin and lack of oxygen  the skin receives.</p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/how-nicotine-addiction-works/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How Nicotine Addiction Works'>How Nicotine Addiction Works</a> <small>Is Nicotine Physically Addictive? Nicotine is a powerful drug resulting...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/physical-effects-of-nicotine-addiction/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Physical Effects of Nicotine Addiction'>Physical Effects of Nicotine Addiction</a> <small>What Does a Nicotine Buzz Feel Like? The nicotine high...</small></li><li><a href='http://b.passagesmalibu.com/how-amphetamine-addiction-works/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How Amphetamine Addiction Works'>How Amphetamine Addiction Works</a> <small>Are Amphetamines Physically Addictive? 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