Withdrawal

“The Junky’s Christmas” is a short story about an opiate addict named Danny attempting to obtain heroin on Christmas Day after having been in jail for three days. Danny must also deal with the intense opiate withdrawal. The short story was adapted into a short film titled The Junky’s Christmas which follows the original story. After being given an opiate medication by an alcoholic doctor, Danny uses his remaining cash to rent a cheap hotel room for the night. He goes to his room and…

Many people have faced or experienced addictions in their life. Addictions can happen to anyone, whether it could be you or someone you know, like a friend, a family member, or a stranger. Addictions are happening to many individuals. There are facilities, programs, and counselling that are occurring to aid the addicted people, preventing them to do anything else that would affect them, their bodies and others. But sometimes the effect of the addiction would be so dangerous that the result of…

consequence of a pregnant woman who is addicted to these types of pills. Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a group of problems that arise in a newborn who was exposed to addictive opiate drugs while in the mother’s womb (Lee). Therefore, symptoms of withdrawal may occur being that the baby does not receive the drug from the placenta anymore. Sadly, the absence of drug in the newborn system give rise to…

long-term sobriety. Treatment for Xanax Addiction Although some people may try to stop taking Xanax without medical assistance, it is can very dangerous due to the risk of withdrawal symptoms. All of the symptoms are unpleasant and uncomfortable, but some can even be life-threatening. Here are some of the most common withdrawal symptoms for Xanax: • Aggressive • Anxiety • Blurred Vision • Depression • Insomnia • Seizures • Suicidal Thoughts • Sweating • Weight loss The safest way to stop…

According to Health Psychology, “Addiction is a condition that involves a physical and psychological dependence on a substance and will suffer withdrawal symptoms when they stop using it (Sarafino & Smith 2014.)” One of the major ways that can help a person withdraw from abusing substances is motivational interviewing; however, before using this methods that person’s desire and readiness must change. That person must fully want to quit otherwise it just wasting time and money. Motivational…

can overcome their addiction and lead healthier lives. How Long Does Drug Detox Take at Home? As a rule, it is never a good idea to undergo detox at home. While some people are able to successfully quit alone, this can be a dangerous option. Withdrawal symptoms are common during detox, and professional medical care is necessary to prevent the symptoms from becoming severe. At a treatment center, patients are prevented…

Smoking Cigarettes It’s almost as if some people think that a pack a day keeps the doctor away by how much they smoke. In reality, smoking is extremely detrimental on your health and the health of the people around you. Most people start smoking as teens due to peer pressure, and the need to fit in. Not only is smoking an immensely hard habit to break and can affect more than just the smoker, but it is also a very costly habit, it reduces their ability to perform activities that require…

concentrating, shortened attention span etc. Those are all short term effects. Long term users can experiences lowered motivation, higher anxiety, panic attacks and respiratory illnesses, they can also develop physical dependence on the drug itself and withdrawal can be a symptom if not given to the user. Marijuana can also lead to disturbed thoughts and can worsen into psychotic symptoms such as schizophrenics. Chronic marijuana can lead to a physical and psychological addiction. Scientist…

Is one style adequate to describe your relationships? Why or why not? I think that my main conflict pattern is withdrawl-pursuit because for both of my relationships I found that I am mainly at a Low Tendency / Low Withdrawal. Which wasn’t too surprising as I definitely do know myself and how I act in conflict, although it was interesting to see the exacts and how I may be able to work on how I handle conflict. I think for right now one style of adequate does describe…

comprised immune system, impotence in men, cognition, and insomnia (Foundation for a Drug Free World, 2006) Symptoms of withdrawal include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, wakefulness, loose stools, emesis, cold flashes with goose bumps, involuntary leg jitters. The symptoms will peak between 24-48 hours after their last hit of heroin, and will decrease in about a week; some withdrawal symptoms may last for months (NIDA.org,…