http://drugrehabilitation-s.com drug rehabilitation tips Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:22:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When most people refer to Ecstasy they are usually referring to 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA. Patented in Germany before World War I, MDMA was not tested on humans until the 70’s. Chemically, it’s structurally similar to both amphetamine and mescaline, a hallucinogen. In 1985, the Drug Enforcement Administration ordered that MDMA be ... http://drugrehabilitation-s.com/2009/10/29/facts-about-ecstasy/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed MDMA (3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a synthetic, psychoactive drug chemically similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline. Some of the slang terms for Ecstasy include: Disco biscuit Essence Go Hug Drug Love drug Scooby snacks Sweeties Wheels ”X” Research in animals indicates that MDMA is neurotoxic; whether or not this is also true in humans is currently an area ... http://drugrehabilitation-s.com/2009/10/28/ecstasy-mdma/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Ganja: the Jamaican word for Marijuana (street drugs slang names) GC-MS: An abbreviation of Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy for the instrumental technique which couples the powerful separation potential of gas chromatography with the specific characterization ability of mass spectroscopy. Gear: Heroin (street drugs slang names) Get Off: feel a drug's effects (street drugs ... http://drugrehabilitation-s.com/2009/09/30/drug-rehabilitation-glossary-of-g/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Families Anonymous: A 12-step, self-help recovery and fellowship of support groups for relatives and friends of those who have alcohol, drug or behavioral problems. They share their like experiences, strengths and hope with each other and with new members. Fentanyl: A medically useful opioid analog that is 50 times more potent ... http://drugrehabilitation-s.com/2009/09/30/drug-rehabilitation-glossary-of-f/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Eating Disorder: A broad group of mental disorders characterized by abnormal and potentially harmful eating behaviors and habits, such as anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder and bulimia nervosa. Ecstasy: Enabling: Allowing irresponsible and destructive behavior patterns to continue by taking responsibility for others, not allowing them to face consequences of their own ... http://drugrehabilitation-s.com/2009/09/30/drug-rehabilitation-glossary-of-e/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Depressants: Drugs that reduce the activity of the nervous system (alcohol, downers, and narcotics). Designer Drugs: Illegal drugs are defined in terms of their chemical formulas. To circumvent these legal restrictions, underground chemists modify the molecular structure of certain illegal drugs to produce analogs known as designer drugs. Most are related ... http://drugrehabilitation-s.com/2009/09/21/drug-rehabilitation-glossary-of-%e2%80%9cd%e2%80%9d/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed CAADE: California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators. This non-profit association consists of substance abuse educators in higher education. Has developed a model drug alcohol studies curriculum widely used by agencies throughout the state. Cannabinoids: The psychoactive substances found in the common hemp plant, or Cannabis Sativa. ... http://drugrehabilitation-s.com/2009/08/31/drug-rehabilitation-glossary-of-%e2%80%9cc%e2%80%9d/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Barbiturates: A class of drugs used in medicine as hypnotic agents to promote sleep or sedation. Some are also useful in the control of epilepsy. All are central nervous system depressants and are subject to abuse. Behaviorism: A branch of psychology that bases its observations and conclusions on definable and measurable ... http://drugrehabilitation-s.com/2009/08/27/drug-rehabilitation-glossary-of-%e2%80%9cb%e2%80%9d/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Abuser: A person who uses drugs in ways that threaten his health or impair his social or economic functioning. ACOA: Adult Children of Alcoholics. A self-help organization for individuals who have suffered and suffer as the result of the alcholism of one or both parents. Affinity: The strength with which a drug ... http://drugrehabilitation-s.com/2009/08/27/glossary-of-drug-rehabilitation-of-a/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Medication and behavioral therapy, alone or in combination, are aspects of an overall therapeutic process that often begins with detoxification, followed by treatment and relapse prevention. Easing withdrawal symptoms can be important in the initiation of treatment; preventing relapse is necessary for maintaining its effects. And sometimes, as with other ... http://drugrehabilitation-s.com/2009/08/23/effective-treatment-approaches/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed