Drug Treatment

Abuse & Addiction

taylor — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:01:57 -0700

Abuse

Additional Resources

taylor — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:26:52 -0700

Additional Resources

taylor — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:32:08 -0700

Additional Resources

taylor — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:08:08 -0700

Alcohol

robb — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:16:00 -0800

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that includes four determining symptoms:

Anabolic-Steroids

robb — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:46:49 -0800

Anabolic-steroids are man-made substances related to male sex hormones. They promote growth of skeletal muscle and the development of male sexual characteristics in both males and females.

Best Practice Models/Treatment Approach

taylor — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:24:00 -0700

Treatments for tobacco addiction do work. Some individuals simply are able to stop smoking. Others need pharmacological treatment combined with behavioral treatment, including psychological support and skills training to overcome high-risk situations and achieve the highest long-term abstinence.

Chemistry

taylor — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:38:50 -0700

Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive stimulant that dramatically affects the central nervous system. The drug is easily made in clandestine laboratories with relatively inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients. These factors combine to mark methamphetamine as a drug with high potential for widespread abuse.

Cocaine

robb — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:49:32 -0800

Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant that directly affects the brain. Cocaine has been labeled the drug of the 1980s and '90s, because of its extensive popularity and use during this period. However, cocaine is not a new drug. In fact, it is one of the oldest known drugs.

Delivery Methods and Dynamics

taylor — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:09:08 -0700

Nicotine is introduced into the body by smoking cigarettes, smoking cigars, using pipe tobacco, dipping snuff and chewing tobacco. Nicotine is readily absorbed from tobacco smoke in the lungs, and it does not matter whether the tobacco smoke is from cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Nicotine also is absorbed readily when tobacco is chewed.