Archive for July, 2010

What is Rohypnol?

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Rohypnol is most commonly known as the date rape drug. It is a benzodiazepine, which is in the same family as Xanax, Klonipin, and Ativan.

People are most used to hearing about Rohypnol when is called by its street name; the date rape drug. Predators often use Rohypol because once ingested the person loses all control over their facalities. When victims wake up they have no idea what occurred during the last few hours. During this time, women are raped, beaten and molested.

Rohypnol is also used recreationally. The drug provides users with the same high as Xanax, Klonipin and Ativan. The only real way to handle a benzo addiction like that of Rohypnol addiction, is to enroll in a drug rehab. If you or anyone you know is struggling with an addiction or substance abuse problem, please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information.

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Ambien Addiction

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Ambien is the newest range among those having a hard time sleeping, or for those looking for a “legal” high. However, this drug is one of the most dangerous things a person can put in their body. Some of the side effects of taking Ambien are:

hallucinations, blurred visions, drowsiness, chronic pain, nose or throat irritation, depression, suicidal thinking, confusion, personality disorders, headaches, drugged feeling, lapses in memory, and eventually addiction.

What is even scarier are the withdrawal symptoms. Someone who is coming off of Ambien will experience the following withdrawal symptoms:

behavioral changes, sweating, insomnia, stomach pain, muscle cramping, nausea and vomiting, anxiety problems, panicking, tremors, convulsions, and in severe cases they may even have seizures.

The only real way to handle an Ambien addiction is to enroll in an effective drug rehab. If you or anyone you know is in need of help for a substance abuse problem please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information.

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Celebrity Rehab Attempts To Handle Xanax Addiction

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Jeremy London, star of Party of Five, is the latest celebrity to sign up for Dr. Drew’s Celebrity Rehab. London has publicly struggled with an addiction to prescription pain medication and Xanax for some time. Several weeks ago he was involved with a bizarre kidnapping, where he insists that he was forced to consume drugs and alcohol before being let go.

An addiction to a Xanax addiciton, Celebrity rehab will tackle alcoholism, opiates, and maybe even Jance Dickenson’s addiction to plastic surgery.

While it is comendable that these celebrities are seeking help, it has been found that a more intense treatment garners better results. Take Narconon Louisiana, for instance, their long-term, inpatient program boasts a 76% success rate for permanent recovery. They attribute their success to their unique take on addiction. Narconon Louisiana does not subscribe to the idea that addiction is a disease. Instead, clients work one on one with a counselor to figure out what problem drugs and alcohol were a solution to in the first place. Once that problem is isolated and handled clients no longer resort to drugs and alcohol as a way to get through life.

If you or anyone you know is in need of help for a Xanax addiction, or any other substance abuse problem please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for information.

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Are Doctor’s Over Prescribing Xanax?

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Xanax is a powerful benzo that is usually prescribed for anxiety and sleep disorders. However, most people are unaware of the dangerous side effects that come along with taking this drug. Additionally, more and more people are buying Xanax on the street as a method to get high.

Xanax addiction is one of the most dangerous addictions to have. People who are addicted to Xanax will experience insomnia, heightened anxiety, high blood pressure, depression, vibration-like feeling throughout their body, and in severe cases, they will suffer from seizures and panic attacks.

The only real way to handle an addiction to Xanax is to enroll in a long-term, drug and alcohol rehab. If you or anyone you know is in need of help for a benzo addiction please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information. Help is available.

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