Its official! I have been off Norco for almost a week and I am feeling great without it! Now if I have pain in my foot from surgery I just take those fast acting Tylenol. I know they are also not very good for your stomach but I do not take them every day. Recently, I found out that my brother has been having some pancreatic issues going on and it looks like it might be related to all the pain pills he took and other chemicals as well.
If any of you have had problems with your pancreas from drugs please post your experiences.
Blessings,
Mi Corazon Espinado, a branch of Finaltrypico™, endeavors to reach out to those people suffering with addiction, weather it be; drugs, obesity, pornography, smoking, drinking, you name it. Anything that is holding you back and keeping you from your day-to-day commitments and responsibilities is an "addiction". If you can admit that the addiction is more powerful than you, then you have a problem and you've made the first step.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Metabolism of Chemicals
Metabolism is the sum total of the chemical processes and energy exchanges that take place within an organism. Even though every cell breaks down substances in the body the liver is the main organ that metabolizes alcohol and other drugs (Van Wormer & Davis, 2008).
The metabolizing process of addiction and the overall effect alcohol has on the body is harmful because of its toxins. The absorption takes place in the stomach which means no digestion is required. Since this metabolic activity in the liver takes place at a fixed rate, only part of the alcohol being pumped through the liver is metabolized at a time, while the rest continues to circulate (Van Wormer & Davis, 2008). In the liver, an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) mediates the conversion of alcohol to acetaldehyde (Gordis, 1997). The formation of this poison is the first step in the process of metabolism (Van Wormer & Davis, 2008).
Dietary ethanol (ETOH) is a physiologically non-essential, energy-yielding (29 kJ_g–1) molecule in humans, produced by the yeast-driven fermentation of pyruvate from plant products with high carbohydrate content. Trace amounts of ethanol, or alcohol as it is commonly called, are produced by the mammalian gastrointestinal flora and also occur naturally in some foods. The principal source of alcohol in the diet, however, is that derived from beverages processed by alcoholic fermentation, such as beer, distilled spirits, and wine. Ethanol is one of the worlds’ most widely consumed drugs. Thus, like all drugs, it has the potential for therapeutic and toxic capacities in dose-dependent fashion (Ferreira & Willoughby, 2008).
The role of genetic composition and the medical consequences of substance misuse and abuse are found to be linked to genetics and learned behavior according to research. Current theories of addiction rely heavily on neurobiological evidence showing connections between addiction-related behaviors and neural structures and functions (Nestler, 2005).
By Lilia Sedano, M.A.
Special Education
Ferreira, M., & Willoughby, D. (2008). Alcohol consumption: the good, the bad, and the indifferent. Applied Physiology, Nutrition & Metabolism, 33(1), 12-20. doi:10.1139/H07-175
Nestler, E. (2005). The neurobiology of cocaine addiction. Science and practice perspectives, 3(1), 4-12.
Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D.R. (2008). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective. Belmont, CA: Thomason Brooks/Cole.
The metabolizing process of addiction and the overall effect alcohol has on the body is harmful because of its toxins. The absorption takes place in the stomach which means no digestion is required. Since this metabolic activity in the liver takes place at a fixed rate, only part of the alcohol being pumped through the liver is metabolized at a time, while the rest continues to circulate (Van Wormer & Davis, 2008). In the liver, an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) mediates the conversion of alcohol to acetaldehyde (Gordis, 1997). The formation of this poison is the first step in the process of metabolism (Van Wormer & Davis, 2008).
Dietary ethanol (ETOH) is a physiologically non-essential, energy-yielding (29 kJ_g–1) molecule in humans, produced by the yeast-driven fermentation of pyruvate from plant products with high carbohydrate content. Trace amounts of ethanol, or alcohol as it is commonly called, are produced by the mammalian gastrointestinal flora and also occur naturally in some foods. The principal source of alcohol in the diet, however, is that derived from beverages processed by alcoholic fermentation, such as beer, distilled spirits, and wine. Ethanol is one of the worlds’ most widely consumed drugs. Thus, like all drugs, it has the potential for therapeutic and toxic capacities in dose-dependent fashion (Ferreira & Willoughby, 2008).
The role of genetic composition and the medical consequences of substance misuse and abuse are found to be linked to genetics and learned behavior according to research. Current theories of addiction rely heavily on neurobiological evidence showing connections between addiction-related behaviors and neural structures and functions (Nestler, 2005).
By Lilia Sedano, M.A.
Special Education
Ferreira, M., & Willoughby, D. (2008). Alcohol consumption: the good, the bad, and the indifferent. Applied Physiology, Nutrition & Metabolism, 33(1), 12-20. doi:10.1139/H07-175
Nestler, E. (2005). The neurobiology of cocaine addiction. Science and practice perspectives, 3(1), 4-12.
Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D.R. (2008). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective. Belmont, CA: Thomason Brooks/Cole.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Napa Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Duffy's Napa Valley Rehab
Confidential 24 Hour Helpline
(888) 717-9725
Start Healing Now!
Programs Residential Recovery
Our Approach What Sets Us Apart?
Pricing What Does It Cost?
Detox Drug & Alcohol
Location Beautiful Napa
About The Duffy Legacy
Alumni Share Your Hope
Drug Rehab & Alcohol Recovery
We are dedicated to helping those with alcohol and drug addictions. A leading rehabilitation center since 1967, we have helped 34,000 guests find hope and would count it a privilege to help you.
Industry Leader in Residential Recovery
Personal Treatment Planning & 1 on 1 Counseling
Physician Directed Drug & Alcohol Detox
Our program approach embraces the abstinence/recovery reality that upon discharge from our treatment, guests must be able to carry with them the familiar, effective, and personalized tools to sustain and continue to improve upon their early recovery experience.
Our Location in the Beautiful Napa Valley
Serene and Peaceful
Our facility is situated on a 18 acre former resort outside Calistoga, California, just two hours north of San Francisco. Located at the foot of Mt. St. Helena in the Napa Valley, this serene setting is an integral part of our overall therapeutic environment.
Medical Detoxification
Our desire is to help our guests detoxify quickly and with as little discomfort as possible so they may gain the full benefit of counseling and therapy. Before you arrive at Duffy's our "house call" licensed physician will go over your medical history and history of addiction. We will then meet with you when you arrive and determine the best treatment plan possible. During detox we work hard to ensure your comfort and safety.
From its inception Duffy's mission has been to help alcoholics and addicts. We seek to keep our rates as affordable as possible while maintaining quality care. We have treatment programs from 7 to 90 days and offer scholarships and financing to those with financial hardship.
Please call us today or chat with us online for more information, we would consider it a privilege to help you.
Confidential 24 Hour Helpline
(888) 717-9725
Start Healing Now!
Programs Residential Recovery
Our Approach What Sets Us Apart?
Pricing What Does It Cost?
Detox Drug & Alcohol
Location Beautiful Napa
About The Duffy Legacy
Alumni Share Your Hope
Drug Rehab & Alcohol Recovery
We are dedicated to helping those with alcohol and drug addictions. A leading rehabilitation center since 1967, we have helped 34,000 guests find hope and would count it a privilege to help you.
Industry Leader in Residential Recovery
Personal Treatment Planning & 1 on 1 Counseling
Physician Directed Drug & Alcohol Detox
Our program approach embraces the abstinence/recovery reality that upon discharge from our treatment, guests must be able to carry with them the familiar, effective, and personalized tools to sustain and continue to improve upon their early recovery experience.
Our Location in the Beautiful Napa Valley
Serene and Peaceful
Our facility is situated on a 18 acre former resort outside Calistoga, California, just two hours north of San Francisco. Located at the foot of Mt. St. Helena in the Napa Valley, this serene setting is an integral part of our overall therapeutic environment.
Medical Detoxification
Our desire is to help our guests detoxify quickly and with as little discomfort as possible so they may gain the full benefit of counseling and therapy. Before you arrive at Duffy's our "house call" licensed physician will go over your medical history and history of addiction. We will then meet with you when you arrive and determine the best treatment plan possible. During detox we work hard to ensure your comfort and safety.
From its inception Duffy's mission has been to help alcoholics and addicts. We seek to keep our rates as affordable as possible while maintaining quality care. We have treatment programs from 7 to 90 days and offer scholarships and financing to those with financial hardship.
Please call us today or chat with us online for more information, we would consider it a privilege to help you.
Other Addictions
Eating disorders, compulsive gambling, and shopping addictions are not ordinary addictions. Eating disorders, like anorexia and bulimia, depend upon genetics. According to USA Today, an anorexia-related gene has been identified. This addiction is more common in females. Overeating is another part of eating disorders but it has minimal research (Van Wormer & Davis, 2008). Compulsive gambling is another addiction that is widespread except for Utah and Hawaii. It is seen as the socially acceptable activity and affects men and women. There are casinos in 29 states. Blacks and Latinos are more likely to be pathological gamblers. The shopping addiction is found to be related to compulsive behavior and not materialism necessarily. It is likened to kleptomania. Results in controlled studies have shown that antidepressants and serotonin enhancers help because the shopping addiction is said to be connected to more than one psychiatric disorder (Van Wormer & Davis, 2008).
Treatment of these addictions would most likely include individual therapy, 90 minute group therapy sessions, and/or medication. Family therapy would benefit those with eating disorders. Healthy models of expression need to be learned. Eating disorders are harder to treat since abstinence from food is impossible (Van Wormer & Davis, 2008).
Addiction may be considered an example of a quite thorough going failure of self-control. Persons with addictions are sometimes aware that their addictive behavior should be altered, and yet they have great trouble bringing such change about. Explaining why this is so, however, is not easy. Among the various explanations offered are the disease conception of addiction, where the behavior is medicalized; the notion that such people are the victims of ‘irresistible desires’ or overwhelming compulsions; that they have disordered desires, weighing the benefits and costs of the addictive behavior differently to others; or that they tend to discount future costs at a greater rate than other people. These are examples of explaining why such people fail to control their own behavior (Walker, 2010).
Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D. R. (2008). Addiction treatment a strengths perspective. (2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Walker, M. (2010). Addiction and Self-Deception: A Method for Self-Control?. Journal Of Applied Philosophy, 27(3), 305-319. doi:10.1111/j.1468-5930.2010.00493.x
Lilia Sedano
HS8764
Capella University
Treatment of these addictions would most likely include individual therapy, 90 minute group therapy sessions, and/or medication. Family therapy would benefit those with eating disorders. Healthy models of expression need to be learned. Eating disorders are harder to treat since abstinence from food is impossible (Van Wormer & Davis, 2008).
Addiction may be considered an example of a quite thorough going failure of self-control. Persons with addictions are sometimes aware that their addictive behavior should be altered, and yet they have great trouble bringing such change about. Explaining why this is so, however, is not easy. Among the various explanations offered are the disease conception of addiction, where the behavior is medicalized; the notion that such people are the victims of ‘irresistible desires’ or overwhelming compulsions; that they have disordered desires, weighing the benefits and costs of the addictive behavior differently to others; or that they tend to discount future costs at a greater rate than other people. These are examples of explaining why such people fail to control their own behavior (Walker, 2010).
Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D. R. (2008). Addiction treatment a strengths perspective. (2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Walker, M. (2010). Addiction and Self-Deception: A Method for Self-Control?. Journal Of Applied Philosophy, 27(3), 305-319. doi:10.1111/j.1468-5930.2010.00493.x
Lilia Sedano
HS8764
Capella University
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
2 Pills a Day!
I am feeling much better getting off of these pain pills slowly. I am down to 2 pills a day. The only reason this happened is because yesterday I woke up with a migraine and had to take 2 Excedrin Migraine pills. This helped with the foot pain as well so I did not take the Norco. Fortunately, this helped me only take 2 pills yesterday.
Today, I will try to take only 2 pills again and if I feel like I need more, I am going to take 2 Tylenol instead. I really want to be weaned off of these pain pills soon. I don't understand how anyone can enjoy taking these things since they cause extreme constipation. I am the type of person that needs to have a good BM daily! If not, I can't eat.
Does anyone else have that problem? How do you handle it?
Today, I will try to take only 2 pills again and if I feel like I need more, I am going to take 2 Tylenol instead. I really want to be weaned off of these pain pills soon. I don't understand how anyone can enjoy taking these things since they cause extreme constipation. I am the type of person that needs to have a good BM daily! If not, I can't eat.
Does anyone else have that problem? How do you handle it?
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
From Facebook
Matt Arciaga
Watching meth.Inc
Did you know that only 6% of people who are addicted actually get off it
Watching meth.Inc
Did you know that only 6% of people who are addicted actually get off it
Weaning off the Norco
My doctor lowered the dosage of the Norco (Vicodin) to 5 mg and 325 of Tylenol. This has made a huge difference in my overall well being. I am no longer dozing off during the day and the constipation has lessened. However, I do have to take 2 Citrocel's a day for assurance and ease.
I had a really hard time sleeping last night because of a horrible knot in my back and shoulder and after taking a Norco, the pain didn't even subside. It's 10:00 a.m.and I haven't taken another Norco for 7 hours. I don't feel I need it but I am going to the doctor today for them to remove my splint and put on a cast so I'm being proactive since I will have my foot in weird positions on my way in the car.
I can't wait to get off these pills!
On the mend.
I had a really hard time sleeping last night because of a horrible knot in my back and shoulder and after taking a Norco, the pain didn't even subside. It's 10:00 a.m.and I haven't taken another Norco for 7 hours. I don't feel I need it but I am going to the doctor today for them to remove my splint and put on a cast so I'm being proactive since I will have my foot in weird positions on my way in the car.
I can't wait to get off these pills!
On the mend.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Day 3
All this time I have been asking God for a sign for this or a sign for that, but this morning He revealed in Matthew 16:4, that only an adulterous generation seeks a sign. OMG! I'm so sorry Lord. I didn't know. I will never ask for another sign for what you did before and at the cross was sign enough. I love you! I trust you. Forgive me. What great nuggets has God given you today?
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