The Legal High Hiding in Your Medicine Cabinet

Nowadays teens and drug users are more savvy than ever. The internet and social media allows them to interact and to share everything. One of the common topics of among many drug users is "legal highs". This refers to substances that are not illegal to buy but can be used as a recreational drug. Such substances are easy to obtain and may be found in any family's medicine cabinet. But just because they are technically legal and easy to obtain, does not mean that they do not contain substances that can incredibly dangerous and even deadly. One of the most popular legal highs that are currently trending in the cough medication Dextromethorphan. It is a cough suppressant commonly found in many cough and cold medications such as Robitussin, which is why it is often called Robo, and using it may be called Robotripping. It is a very serious substance abuse issue. Dextromethorphan, or DXM is a useful ingredient in many cold medications mixtures but it can also be sold in preparations that contain only DXM (along with flavoring, coloring and preservatives). While taking excessive quantities of DXM is dangerous, there is also an additional danger of the toxic effect of overdosing on the other medications that are often a part of cod and cough remedies. Users may enjoy the disconnected or disassociative feeling that Dextromethorphan provides but it also can impair judgement, cause respiratory issues and motor issues. These can lead to risky behaviors and deadly consequences. While DXM is legal and sold over the counter, it does NOT mean that it won't get users into legal trouble. Anyone who decides to take mass quantities of it and drive is actually driving while impaired and can be charged as such, especially if they are involved in an accident. Just because something is technically legal does not mean that it safe or wise to use.

Signs Of Alcohol Abuse And Treatment For When It Gets Out Of Hand

 

When does a person graduate from being a social drinker to being an abuser of alcohol. The distinction is a very subtle one, and in most cases the change is difficult to detect, at least at first it is. Social drinking is considered acceptable, but when drinking gets out of control, it will disrupt the normal life of the individual and the lives of everyone around him. Signs that accompany the transition, however are distinguishable and telltale in their nature. One big sign that a person may be losing it as far as the ability to control their drinking, is the person's inability to focus on the obvious responsibilities of life. Items such as keeping routines are not important anymore. Showing up for work on time, keeping appointments, remembering little things that always used to be on the tip of their tongue, are some such indicators that you will see in a person who might be drifting off into alcoholism. Soon, the person's entire life is one of woe and travail, as the only thing that the person wants to do is get drunk. They may just disappear for days at a time, and be in a drunken stupor for that period of time. If this is happening and this individual is close to you, then you need to intervene and get this individual into a treatment center pronto. There is no use in "waiting until they come to their senses" because they won't. They need treatment from professionals who will not only treat the physical problem of the addiction to alcohol, but the mental and emotional problems that led them there in the first place. Without intervention and professional help, this individual will never be able to recover on their own.

How To Avoid Addiction To Barbiturates - Three Easy Steps

 

Just a few decades ago, one of the most popular products that was prescribed by doctors to help people feel better, have less anxiety, or help with seizures or epilepsy, were barbiturates. They were able to act in the central nervous system, acting as a depressing, and therefore sedating individuals that were feeling overwhelmed. They have been considered anticonvulsants, hypnotics, and also have analgesic effects. They were even used as part of routine surgeries even in the absence of other painkilling products. Today, they have been replaced by benzodiazepines, but they are still prescribed to some degree. Those that have taken them for many years are more than likely addicted to them, so let's look at how you can and this addiction in three easy steps.

Overview Of Barbiturates

First discovered back in the 1800s in Germany, Barbituric acid was first synthesized. Although it does not have the ability to affect the central nervous system on its own, the more it was broken down, the more productive the drug actually became. It was used for anesthesia, daytime sedation, and insomnia for those who could not sleep. It was considered very beneficial, and if used as needed, would not allow a person to become addicted. Unfortunately, like any other drug that provides relief by affecting the CNS, it can become very addicting requiring some form of therapy or treatment to end the addiction.

Three Steps To Ending Your Addiction To Barbiturates

The first step is to talk to your doctor about switching over to benzodiazepines. They will give you less addictive drugs such as Xanax in order to help calm your nerves. Second, you need to visit a clinic that is able to help people overcome addictions. Third, set an appointment to spend some time at these drug rehabilitation centers until you can conclusively eliminate the need for barbiturates in your system. By following these three simple steps, you will be on your way to a life free from barbiturates allowing you live a much more productive and alert life by eliminating them from regular consumption.