Our Primary Purpose :
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To Carry the Message to the Addict Who Still Suffers
Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men who are learning to live without drugs. We are not interested in what you have done in the past, only in what you want to do about your problem and how we can help. Narcotics Anonymous meetings provide an atmosphere of recovery where individuals can shar
e their common problem and solutions. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using. You don’t have to be clean when you get here. You don’t have to wait for an overdose or a jail sentence to get help from NA. Addiction is not a hopeless condition from which there is no recovery. We do recover.
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*** Understanding Alcohol Addiction:
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For most people alcohol addiction is not developed overnight. In fact it can take years of subtle increased use in some cases before an alcohol addiction starts showing itself in the individual. Alcohol functions as a depressant on the central nervous system. Alcohol is absorbed into the blood stream and enters the brain. Alcohol attaches itself to a number of receptors in the brain slowing down the activity of the central nervous system. Extended alcohol abuse can damage many o these receptors making it difficult for the body and mind to function properly. This also can lead to a greater dependency to alcohol. The problem with an alcohol addiction is the tolerance the body can develop to drinking. To achieve the same desired effect of alcohol an individual must increase drinking or move on to harder alcoholic beverages. This not only leads to dependency on alcohol but also a greater level of destruction of the central nervous system. Further tolerance to alcohol can also lead to coupling drinking with the use of drugs to increase the influence on the brain. This is a dangerous practice that can result in overdose and death. No one deserves this end, and that is why we provide alcohol rehab in private and effective matter. Dependency can be a very devastating aspect to alcohol addiction. When you are dealing with dependency to alcohol a chief concern is of course withdrawal. Denying someone alcohol when they are dependent on it can result in seizures and even death. Proper detoxification is recommended for dealing with dependency and withdrawal. There are a number of medications that can be utilized during withdrawal to curb the effect and limit the symptoms one might have to endure. Following detox should be alcohol rehab. The alcohol addiction treatment program at Cirque Lodge is an ideal treatment for individuals suffering from alcohol addiction.
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Narcotic Information and Addiction
Narcotics come in different forms, but chiefly they function as a depressant. They are pills that are taken orally. Narcotics are prescribed for anxiety reduction and pain relief. It is also found in cold and cough suppressants. Pure forms of narcotics are no longer legal, but a combination of pharmaceutical ingredients contains narcotics to assist in what the medication provides. Most narcotics are obtained only through a doctor's prescription. However, the innovation of the World Wide Web has made the illegal purchase of narcotic drugs more readily available. When a narcotic is introduced into the brain, it attaches itself to the pain receptors in the brain, suppressing the pain. It also slows down the functions of the brain and body, causing drowsiness. For those taking pills for anxiety, this affect is calming to stress. Narcotics also create euphoria by affecting the dopamine receptors responsible for pleasurable sensation in the body. Over time, the body develops a tolerance to the narcotic. These medications are usually intended as a short term solution. A tolerance to the drug requires more amounts of the drug to be consumed for the same desired affects. This abuse is the beginning of a narcotic addiction in the individual. To avoid this, prescription drugs should be taken solely according to doctor's prescription indications. Narcotic addiction and abuse can develop into a chemical dependency and would require a narcotic addiction program to overcome it. Behaviors of Narcotic Addiction
Prescription drug addiction brings with it a distinct behavior in the obtaining drug process. It is just referred to as "doctor shopping." It is a process of falsifying, or using a chronic problem to obtain the narcotic drug of choice. If the individual has a prescription drug insurance plan, this is the most inexpensive way to obtaining the drug of choice. People will bounce from doctor to dentist to obtain their drug of choice. The purpose is not to get better from what ails them, just to get the drug. Their have been preventative measures taken to address these problems. Doctors have access to pharmaceutical records online. They can look to determine a suspicious behavior in prescription drug activity. The scheduling of drugs has also heightened the difficulty in obtaining narcotics. The more highly addictive drugs are schedule 2. This requires a doctor and pharmacy clearance before the medication is relinquished for use. However, doctor shopping is still a common practice by most individuals with a narcotic addiction. Narcotic Types
There are some main types of narcotics that are abused in Narcotic addiction. One of these is hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is a lesser form of a synthetic op**te called an opioid. This is an ingredient found in pain relief and cough suppressant medications. The two common hydrocodone medications are Vicodin and Lortab. Hydrocodone meds are a common in narcotic addiction. Oxycodone is a stronger opioid class of narcotic. Oxycodone medications are highly addictive due to the increased amount of narcotic in their makeup. Two common oxycodone based meds are Percocet and Percodan. The most addictive of oxycodone meds is call OxyContin. This pill is a relatively new narcotic, only about a decade old. Addiction cases of OxyContin abuse are ever increasing, and narcotic addiction treatment centers are treating more cases of it all the time. OxyContin users have been known to crush the pills and snort them as a powder for a speedier high. Central nervous system depressants are another type of narcotic that is commonly abused and treated in a drug rehab program. There are a few types of CNS depressants, but the ones commonly treated for addiction are known as benzodiazepines. Two common benzos are Xanax and Va**um. The difficulty with benzodiazepines is the withdrawal problems that they cause and the length of withdrawal compared to other drugs. Addiction withdrawal from benzos can last several weeks, making the detoxification process lengthier in some cases. General Information
TREATMENT COMMITMENT
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Our values are rooted in our commitment. We firmly believe in:
* Treating each person with dignity and respect.
* Providing care and guidance in a safe and supportive environment.
* Following the Twelve-Step philosophy from AA and NA.
* Using qualified professionals and holistic therapy for the treatment of substance dependency. We have helped thousands of people recover in Bangladesh and we hope you will join us and begin your healing process.
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PROGRAM
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SAFIYAN provides complete, chemical dependency therapy for all adults regardless of s*x, ethnic background, s*xual orientation or religion. We are a spiritually based program with respect and compassion for all. We treat the disease and recognize that our clients have a disease, not a moral deficiency. THERAPY DESIGNED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL
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Our approach to working with addiction is holistic. We believe that the solution lies in the healing of the mind, together with the body and spirit. Each patient is assigned an individual, primary therapist. Then our multidisciplinary team works with the patient to develop a personal recovery plan. This plan provides the treatment structure and goals needed for their stay at SAFIYAN. Because our philosophy is three-fold: mind, body and spirit, our program incorporates many therapies at one time. Here is a list of the various methods we incorporate:
Group therapy
Individual therapy
Psycho-educational lectures
Recreation therapy
Exercise and meditation
Massage therapy
Attendance of four 12-step meetings (AA or NA) inside
meeting. AFTER CARE PROGRAM
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SAFIYAN is committed to helping you, even after you leave our drug and alcohol rehab. You will also have the option to continue your new sobriety in our new, semi-supervised stuff. As far as aftercare is concerned, you will set up an aftercare plan together with your counselor during the last portion of your treatment. But, most important is that you participate, upon your return home, at your local 12-step meetings such as AA or NA. This will further allow you to strength your recovery and build a network of people in recovery around you.
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Individual and Internal Change :
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Individual and Internal Change Overcoming an addiction to alcohol or to drugs is entirely up to the individual. You can supply proper treatments and support for addiction recovery and it is still up to the individual whether they accept the treatments and make the necessary changes in their life. At SAFIYAN, treatment is personalized to help the alcoholic/addict on their level of need. The alcohol or drug rehab program is tailored to help on a number of physical, emotional and spiritual levels. Even with such an effort it is still up to the individual whether they are willing to change their lives. Part of the SAFIYAN effort is to provide clients with opportunities for a vital spiritual experience while in treatment. Such an experience can be life changing. Ruling forces of chemical dependency and life problems are replaced with new ideals and purposes. The unique and engaging experiences here in a mountain drug rehab strive to provide this. Whether it is working with the family, the support of the 12-step community or sponsor, or with a mountain experiential activity, there is a commitment to providing such experiences to the individual. Such an experience can be a means to sparking that internal change and making important life altering decisions.
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Acceptance and Recovery :
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Acceptance and Recovery Many people who struggle with alcoholism and drugs also struggle with a number of other problems. Sometimes, it is the other problems and the drama of life that fuels the need to get high or drunk. Sadly, it is the problems that become the ruling force in the individual’s life. When they become addicted, it becomes the drugs or the alcohol that rules the individual. Treatment can help the individual on many levels, but it is still up to the alcoholic/addict whether they accept it. For most dealing with chemical dependency, alcohol or drug rehab is only the beginning. Acceptance can be a very important part of finding recovery. The Big Book relates a story about acceptance being the answer. A physician in A.A. relates in his story: “When I stopped living in the problem and began living the answer, the problem went away.” Learning to accept can be a difficult part to all of this. It means giving up a part of life that has a large amount of control over the individual. Acceptance can take some time. Even with the help of an alcohol treatment or drug rehab program, the individual may not be willing to accept they are an alcoholic/addict until later on. Many learn to accept this as they work the 12-step program and involve themselves in the recovery effort. It gives the individual power to tackle the problems and terms of life as they come. The work of recovery also helps to take the individual out of the problem and become part of the answer through services and helping fellow individuals that struggle.
