Treatment

Additional Resources

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:23:07 -0600

All additional resources are listed in alphabetical order, with descriptions.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
www.ahrq.gov/path/tobacco.htm
Treating tobacco use and dependence.
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Cocaine Treatment

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:21:01 -0600

Cocaine, is a highly addictive substance and there are a variety of methods to treat a cocaine addiction. Treatment for cocaine usually begins with a detox, where the user’s body is cleansed of the drug. A cocaine addiction is often successfully treated by entering a drug rehab facility. 12 step programs and crisis hotlines are also available for cocaine users.

Inhalant Treatment

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:19:21 -0600

Inhalant treatment can be a complex process and most basic substance abuse treatment centers are not able to deal with the diversity, intensity, and intricacies of problems that the inhalant addict presents. Chronic users experience many social and psychological issues. Because of the damage inhalants cause to the brain, chronic inhalant users are sometimes diagnosed with chemical dependency as well as mental illness. Because of the dangers posed by inhalants to the user’s vital organs, many users may require hospitalization or a health assessment.

Marijuana Treatment

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:16:41 -0600

Marijuana, like most drugs, can be treated in a variety of ways. Some users choose to enter a drug center or hospital as a way to combat their addiction. Treatment centers directly targeting marijuana are rare however, since most users also have alcohol or other drug addictions. The length of programs treating marijuana addiction varies widely and marijuana withdrawal can cause restlessness, anorexia, irritability, and insomnia that begin less than 24 hours after the last use of the drug. The symptoms peak in intensity between days two and four, and last for seven to 10 days.

Methamphetamine Treatment

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:15:24 -0600

Methamphetamine treatment is not entirely different from other substance abuse treatment options. What seems to make a difference in methamphetamine treatment is time, this is because meth stays in the body from six to twelve months. Treatment is difficult and uncertain due to the unusually intense addiction the substance induces. Meth addiction recovery is acutely difficult, because of how meth affects the brain chemicals.

Other Drug Treatment

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:49:42 -0600

Other drugs, not already discussed on this website, that users can abuse include club drugs, ecstasy, heroin, ketamine, hallucinogens, and many other substances.

Tobacco-Alcohol Treatment

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:48:15 -0600

Tobacco treatments generally include a variety of products that allow the user to wean himself from nicotine dependence. These products include:

Treatment of Substance Abuse

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:46:22 -0600

Treatment for a substance abuse addiction is a difficult but very worthwhile process. The treatment options for different types of substance addiction vary type and length depending on the substance. Treatment for methamphetamine or inhalant addiction, for example, can take significantly longer than treatment for tobacco addiction.