Please share an interesting fact about overcoming addiction & substance withdrawal.

Ignore: As miserable as you may feel from opioid withdrawl, you will not die from it, you can make it through.

Ignore: Replace the addicting behavior was something that is more socially positive.

A: A person's risk of heart attack during the 1st hr after smoking marijuana = 4 X usual risk.

Heavy: Heavy marijuana users report negative effects on physical, mental health, career & cognitive ability.

The: The most common cause of opioid misuse is misunderstanding how opioids are supposed to be used.

The: The number of current users of MDMA (Ecstasy) in 2004 was estimated to be 450,000.

Ignore: Withdrawal from opiate addiction is not dangerous. It is uncomfortable but not fatal as w/ alcohol.

Ignore: You will likely feel worse before you feel better. Seek inspiration from others who have been there.

“Avoid: “Avoid using cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs as alternatives to being an interesting person.”M.Savant.

When: When we give to others, we get out of our own way enough to get a different perspective on our lives.

“It’s: “It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up.” -Vince Lombardi.

No: No one's happiness but my own is in my power to achieve or to destroy- Ayn Rand.

Every: Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better- Emile Coue.

The: The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it- Jean-Baptiste Poquelin.

Great: Great works are performed, not by strength, but perseverance- Samuel Johnson.

Forget: Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget about everything except what you’re going to do now.

You: You don’t have to control your thoughts; you just have to stop letting them control you.-Dan Millman.

Determination,: Determination, patience and courage are the only things needed to improve any situation.- P.Sinclair.

We: We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope. - Martin Luther King.

To: To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.AF.

•"The: •"The quality of your recovery is proportional to the quality of your surrender.".

Alcohol: Anxiety and restlessness are common symptoms of substance withdrawal.

Alcohol: Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, loose stools and abdominal pain.

Alcohol: Alcohol Withdrawal: headaches and problems concentrating can occur.

Alcohol: Alcohol withdrawal may start within hours of your last drink.

Did: Did you know that Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome can start as early as 2 hours after your last drink?

Delirium: Delirium Tremens (DT's) can occur with Alcohol Withdrawal.

Delirium: Delirium Tremens symptoms can include fever & marked confusion.

A: A risk factor for developing Delirium Tremens (DT's) is a past history of DT's.

If: If you've had seizures due to alcohol withdrawal in the past – that ^ risk for Delirium Tremens.

Intense: Intense alcohol craving is one of the risk factors for Delirium Tremens.

Advanced: Advanced age is a Delirium Tremens risk factor.

Low: Low potassium levels ^ Delirium Tremens risk.

If: If you have been a daily heavy drinker – that will ^ risk for delirium tremens.

As: As distance grows from your last drink - so does your risk for Delirium Tremens.

Delirium: Delirium Tremens risk can be increased if you have concomitant health problems.

Risk: Risk of Delirium Tremens is increased if structural brain abnormalities are present.

More: More severe symptoms at onset of withdrawal is a risk factor for delirium tremens.

The: The death rate from Delirium Tremens is 1 to 5%.

Chronic: Chronic alcohol use can suppress GABA activity in the brain.

Alcoholic: Alcoholic Hallucinosis = auditory, visual or tactile hallucinations 12 to 48 hrs after last drink.

Alcohol: Alcohol Withdrawal can occur even if there is still some remaining alcohol in blood.

Cocaine: Cocaine Withdrawal can lead to intensified cravings.

Depressed: Depressed mood and anxiety can occur during Cocaine Withdrawal.

Anhedonia: Anhedonia (lack of pleasure) is common during Cocaine Withdrawal.

Cocaine: Cocaine Withdrawal can cause tremors, shakes and body aches.

Cocaine: Cocaine Use may lead to feelings of panic, fear and irritation.

Cocaine: Cocaine Use can cause sleeplessness.

After: After you come down off Cocaine – you may sleep a lot.

Restless,: Restless, Agitated, Anxious? Cocaine can do that.

Cocaine: Cocaine abuse can cause stroke or death !

Cocaine: Cocaine can cause a poor appetite, abuse may lead to malnutrition.

Cocaine: Cocaine abuse can be a cause of nasal congestion & nosebleeds as well as nasal perforation.

Cocaine: Cocaine can dilate pupils.

Abusing: Abusing Cocaine is like choosing to repeatedly hit yourself in the head with a hammer.

Euphoria: Euphoria from COCAINE comes at a high cost- It can literally make you CRAZY.

COCAINE: COCAINE can ^ heart rate, blood pressure & body temperature.

Cocaine: Cocaine abuse is often related to divorce, unemployment and legal difficulties.

If: If you are using cocaine, you are increasing your risk for a heart attack.

Signs: Signs of COCAINE ABUSE may include: ^ energy, talking a lot & bizarre behavior.

Congested: Congested nose, ^ tears & yawning can occur in early with Opiate Withdrawal.

A: A smoker is more likely to have a heart attack from smoking than to get lung cancer. Stop smoking!

Annually: Annually there are more deaths due to cigarette smoking than all other forms of drug abuse combined.

Ignore: Twelve Step programs help many folks. Cut through excuses and give it a real try.

Aroma: Aroma Effects Use Terpenes like Beta-Caryophyllene to mitigate depression, anxiety issues by Vape.

Ignore: To start, perhaps the most important thing is what you are already doing? Seek appropriate input!

Addiction:: Addiction: Treated best with a multifaceted approach - biological, psychological, social, spiritual.

Addiction:: Addiction: maladaptive cravings, behaviors, or other negative habits that have serious consequences.

Addiction:: Addiction: Narcotics Anonymous can be very helpful for drug addicts.

Food: Food Addiction can be treated with support groups and medication.

Those: Those with severe gambling addiction may take large loans and debt due to the disease.

Addiction: Addiction to tobacco and alcohol has a strong inheritance based on research.

Ignore: Withdrawal from benzos or alcohol requires inpatient detox to be safe.