Learn How to Quit Any Kind of Drugs From Your Life - The Best Ways To Quit Taking Drugs

Overcoming Drug Addiction: Decide To Make a Change

As per the HelpGuide.org"According to the latest information collected by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), about 30.5 million Americans aged 12 or older were using illicit drugs in the last month. This equates to roughly 11.2 percent of people aged 12 or older. Of those who admitted to have used illicit drugs in the last month, approximately 26 million people used marijuana, 3.2 million people abused prescription pain relievers and 2.2 million people used cocaine." Source-https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/overcoming-drug-addiction.htm 

It's not just America, it's world problem that a lot of people are facing drug addictions and they can't overcome due to several reasons. if you're also an addict then you may familiar with a lot of things about it. First of all, there are three last stages of an drug user. If you don't quit drugs, then your life will be ended in three different ways, Rehab, Police or Death. So, if you haven't still decided to quit drugs then you should know that your life can be ended with these three stages, as your life can be ended in Rehab, Police Station or last Death. That's why you should think about to stop taking drugs as it's not that easy to stop using drugs but it's not a impossible thing to do, you can easily quit drugs if you think about it.

No matter what kind of drug you're using, Marijuana, Heroin, Brown Sugar, Opium, Morphine Cocaine, Ice, Crack, Crystal, LSD, Pain Relievers, Alcohol or anything but there's only one thing is common among all of these drugs that your life can be ended with those three stages.

Stimulants

As per the www.therecoveryvillage.com, 'Stimulants (or “uppers”) impact the body’s central nervous system (CNS), causing the user to feel as if they are “speeding up.” These drugs increase the user’s level of alertness, pumping up heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and blood glucose levels.' 

Risks of Stimulant Abuse

1. Anxiety
2. Paranoia
3. Psychosis
4. High body temperature
5. Depression
6. Heart failure
7. Stroke
8. Seizures 

So basically, no matter what kind if drug you used? all of those drugs highly impacted on your overall health and your body organs which can cause any kind of serious issues and you may loss your life because of these drugs. Mostly addicted people are highly depended on Opioids related drugs.

As per the Wikipedia, 'Opioids are substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects.[2] Medically they are primarily used for pain relief, including anesthesia.[3] Other medical uses include suppression of diarrhea, replacement therapy for opioid use disorder, reversing opioid overdose, suppressing cough, suppressing opioid-induced constipation,[3] as well as for executions in the United States. Extremely potent opioids such as carfentanil are only approved for veterinary use.[4][5][6] Opioids are also frequently used non-medically for their euphoric effects or to prevent withdrawal.[7]

Side effects of opioids may include itchiness, sedation, nausea, respiratory depression, constipation, and euphoria. Long-term use can cause tolerance, meaning that increased doses are required to achieve the same effect, and physical dependence, meaning that abruptly discontinuing the drug leads to unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.[8] The euphoria attracts recreational use and frequent, escalating recreational use of opioids typically results in addiction. An overdose or concurrent use with other depressant drugs like benzodiazepines commonly results in death from respiratory depression.[9]

Opioids act by binding to opioid receptors, which are found principally in the central and peripheral nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. These receptors mediate both the psychoactive and the somatic effects of opioids. Opioid drugs include partial agonists, like the anti-diarrhea drug loperamide and antagonists like naloxegol for opioid-induced constipation, which do not cross the blood-brain barrier, but can displace other opioids from binding to those receptors.

Because opioids are addictive and may result in fatal overdose, most are controlled substances. In 2013, between 28 and 38 million people used opioids illicitly (0.6% to 0.8% of the global population between the ages of 15 and 65).[10] In 2011, an estimated 4 million people in the United States used opioids recreationally or were dependent on them.[11] As of 2015, increased rates of recreational use and addiction are attributed to over-prescription of opioid medications and inexpensive illicit heroin.[12][13][14] Conversely, fears about over-prescribing, exaggerated side effects and addiction from opioids are similarly blamed for under-treatment of pain.[15][16] 

Source-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioid

Why People Are Addicted To Drugs? And Why it's Really Hard To Quit? 

Do you ever think about that there are two type of people? One if addict person and another is non-addict. There's a very deep level of theory about the addict people. Basically, a non-addict are the people who can manage everything in their life without touching any drug such as anger, happiness, sadness etc. They can easily manage such things in their life but addict people are those who are very sensitive in their life they can't manage their happiness, sadness, anger or anything, they always need a reason to use drugs and as per any addict person they use drugs for a reason. But, there are also several plus point for a addict person! If an addict quit drugs then they are the people who can be a very successful person in their life so this is all drugs which are highly impacting their life.
We talked about the three stages of an addict which is Rehab, Legal Issues and death but what about if they think about to quit the drugs? There are several ways a person can stop using drugs and remain sober for a whole life. But, if you're thinking that you can live with the drugs for whole life? Then you're into wrong path as because no one can live a happy life using with the drugs.

How To Stop Doing Drugs?

Almost all of the drug users always think that they can stop using drugs anytime they want. usually, they think that they're doing this for sometime and they'll quit this when they want to but that's not true. You can't stop using drugs if you're thinking like this, if you want to quit? then you've to quit drugs right now. You'll have to accept that you're an addict who's very sick and need a proper treatment to stay away from drugs for whole life. 

“The truth is that once you become addicted to a drug, it alters your brain.”

For many people struggling with addiction, the toughest step toward recovery is the very first one: recognizing that you have a problem and deciding to make a change. It’s normal to feel uncertain about whether you’re ready to start recovery, or if you have what it takes to quit. If you’re addicted to a prescription drug, you may be concerned about how you’re going to find an alternate way to treat a medical condition. It’s okay to feel torn. Committing to sobriety involves changing many things, including:

• the way you deal with stress
• who you allow in your life
• what you do in your free time
• how you think about yourself
• the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take

Think about change! Important Things To Quit Drugs

If you're an addict and you're reading this? That means you've already tried several time to quit drugs but you failed each time right? No matter what was the reason but you can't reach on the goal and now you may be thinking that you'll have to live with it right? But, that's not true you don't need to use drugs anymore, you can easily stop taking drugs and live a happy life. 

Have you ever wondered that you wake up in the morning with a smile on your face? You don't need to find drugs at morning? You don't need to arrange money to buy drugs? You don't need to find a drug to become your body normal? Just think about this once! You'll feel that you already quit drugs and now you're living a happy life. This is all you need to do! The very first part to leave drug behind is, you'll have to accept that you're very sick and you need a treatment to live a sober live. All of your loved ones will come back to you if you choose to quit drugs. 

if you already chosen to leave the drugs behind then you'll have to think about what kind if treatment you need? Every addict will need a different treatment plan, if a person quit drugs by going to rehab or joining NA program then that doesn't mean that you can quit drugs by doing that. Each of the addict person will need a different treatment plan and you'll have to find a way to succeed. 

Let's first discuss about the different treatment plans to quit drugs, then we'll discuss about the best way to do it.

Medicines to Quit Taking Drugs:  

To help treat certain types of addiction, a person may be prescribed medications that diminish cravings and withdrawal, counter the intoxicating effects of a drug, or have “off-label” uses that support the individual in recovery.

Drugs  that may be used to manage substance dependence or have otherwise been evaluated for use as part of an addiction treatment regimen include:

Naltrexone (Vivitrol)

Buprenorphine (Probuphine, Suboxone)

Disulfiram (Antabuse)

Acamprosate (Campral)

Modafinil (Provigil)

Mirtazapine (Remeron)

Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Vigabatrin (Sabril)

Baclofen (Lioresal)

Topiramate (Topamax)

Tapentadol (Nucynta)

Source-https://americanaddictioncenters.org/addiction-medications

As there are several different kind of medications available to treat drug addictions and your doctor can prescribe you any kind of  medication based on your choice of drug. Basically, Buprenorphine (Also known as Adnok), Tapentadol, Naltrexone etc. are the most common type of medications which your doctor can prescribe you. Any of these medications will able to block your 70% to 80% drug withdrawals. Keep in mind, when you quit drugs you'll have to gone through from the acute drug withdrawals which can change your mind to start taking drugs again but if you able to pass only 2-3 days then your withdrawals will be gone forever. So, if you face acute drug withdrawals then you should re-consult with your doctor so that they can increase your dose of the medication. No matter how long you're taking drugs, it'll take 3 to 6 days to pass your withdrawals then you'll be able to quit drugs physically but mentally it'll take more time. 

Treatment Plans to Quit Drugs: 

As you know that once you choose to quit your drug addiction, you'll have to choose the right treatment plan and you'll have to observe very closely about which treatment option will be best for you: 

Medications - No matter what kind of treatment option you choose? you'll find need a medication to help you in your drug recovery. When you decide to leave the drugs behind, you'll have to first find a good doctor around you who give you effective medications to quit drugs. Once you start taking medications, you can choose from the below treatment options. 

Rehab Program - This is one of the treatment plan to quit drugs where you'll have to find a good rehab program near you. Basically, rehab program is a way you'll have to stay in a building/apartment for couple of weeks/months where the first part will be your detoxification. During detoxification, you'll be given some medications to pass the drug withdrawals which may take 3-6 days basically but sometimes it takes a week or two. After the detoxification process, you'll have to stay there for more couple of weeks by doing some sort of activities like playing, watching TVs, reading NA program etc. This may cost you lot of money based on what kind of rehab program you choose. 

Hospitalization - This is one of the common way to quit drugs where you'll have to admit in a hospital for 1-2 weeks. Where you'll be given medications and you'll be under 24 hours observation for starting days. Once your withdrawals pass over, you can go home. This will also cost you lot of money based on what kind of hospital your choose. 

NA Program - NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Where people recover from their addiction and who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. Basically in this process, you'll have to start taking medication and then you can join the NA meeting around you which a 1-2 hours of meeting held in evening time. You'll meet other addicts who are facing drug addictions like you and share their stories of life and help each other during their recovery. 

AT Home - If you don't wanted to join into a rehab program, hospital or NA program, you can choose to quit taking drugs at home. Where you don't need to leave any other thing them your drugs. But keep in mind that this treatment option is very difficult as because you can start taking drugs at any time. So, if you choose this treatment option? Then you'll have to first mentally prepared for it. 

Which is the best treatment option to quit taking drugs?

As you've read about the different treatment option to quit drugs, now you'll have to find a best way to do this thing. Keep in mind, no matter what kind of treatment option you choose? you'll have to mentally prepare for it. So, if you can leave your home for couple of weeks/months then choose the rehab program, if you think that the drug withdrawals are the only your problem then choose a hospital for treatment. If you can't leave your home, if you don;t have enough money and you want to do this by yourself then you can quit taking drugs at home. 

Learn The Best/Proven Method To Quit Drugs!

Above all the information included in this blog post, you'll now understand all about the basics of how to quit drugs but that's all not enough, you'll need a more of it. You've understood all about what you'll be facing, what you'll need during the change, what of medications are available etc. But, that's 100% of surety that it'll not help you succeed your way. Here, we'll discuss about the best way to how you can quit drugs forever. No matter what you choose for your drug addiction treatment plan, you'll need more things to way for your recovery. So, let's start from here:

Plan For It - It doesn't matter what treatment plan you choose for your drug recovery such as rehab, hospital etc. But, I'll prefer to quit your drugs at home as because it'll make you stronger enough then the choosing rehab or NA etc. program.
So, once you decided to quit the drugs you'll have to first plan for it. Choose a day when you want to quit the drugs, arrange some money, buy some healthy food, manage your work for a few days by taking leaves etc. and then start your drug recovery day 1 from here.

Start Medication - First you'll need a medication as because when you stop taking drugs you'll face acute drug withdrawals. Go online, find the best doctor near you and get medication to start for your drug recovery. When you visit your doctor, discuss all the things about your drug withdrawals like how you feel during withdrawals, what kind of health issues your face, what kind of medications you need, specially talk about your body pain, way of how you feel in your depression, stomach issues etc. Then start medication on day 1, if you think that you need a high dose or you need a more medicines then re-consult your doctor right away.

Prepare For Depression -  When you quit your drugs, most probably you'll feel acute depression which is quite normal thing as because drugs increase the dopamine level in your brain so when you quit drugs you'll feel depression. Basically, your medication will handle most of your depression but still you'll need more things to manage. The best way to manage your depression is to keep busy your day routine. During your plan on quitting drugs, you'll have to plan how you'll going to spend next couple of days without drugs.

Stay Healthy - During your drug recovery you'll need a lot of healthy food and beverages so that your body can adopt and start living again without drugs. So, buy some sort of healthy food such as fruits, sports drinks, glucose, vitamins etc. Which will help you in your drug withdrawals.

Entertainment Yourself - During your drug recovery, you'll have to spend the whole day without drugs so the best way to manage is entertain yourself. Go ahead and buy subscriptions of Netflix, Amazon prime etc. and start watching some series or episodes which can keep you busy all day and you'll feel less withdrawals if you keep your mind busy into other things. Moreover, plan your day for outing like going for a walk, movies, sports activities etc.

Cut-off With Unnecessary People & Keep Close to Your Loved Ones - It's the first step to avoid people, places, things who remind you about the drugs. It's best way to cut-off with all the peoples specially your drug partners or dealers who can make your relapse and keep close yo your loved ones who'll support you and make you feel good during recovery.

Divert Your Mind - When you'll decided to quit drugs, every second of your day will be much harder and make you thinking about getting drugs again. So, it's very important that you divert your mind into another things such as focusing on your health, daily routine etc. and keep your every minute of day BUSY. Keep busy means, you'll not think about the drugs and you days will be pass over more quickly.

Rest Your Body & Give More Time To Sleep - When you leave your drugs behind you'll feel much tired so it's important that you rest your body and take more time to sleep. Basically on the first 2-3 days, you shouldn't leave your bed and give more time to sleep and your medications will help you to rest your body.

Your Mobile Phone Can Be Dangerous For Your Drug Recovery - It's important that first you block all those people who can remind you about the drugs or taking drugs. During recovery, people may offer your drugs for free and you'll don't need a money to get drugs. So first, tell all of your drug partners or dealers that you're going to quit drugs and ask them to not to call or text you then block all of those people who may offer your free drugs. During this period, don't use your phone for call or text to people, beside use your mobile phone to entertain yourself.

Tell Your Loved Ones You Need Them - Usually, drug users spend more time with the people who use drugs and hurt your loved ones so it's time to apologize your loved ones and ask them that you need their support and trust me they'll help you in your way of recovery.

Can Drug Addiction Be Treated? (Most Important) 

1. Yes, it's quite simple you can stop taking drugs and all you've to do is find a way to do it. 
2. You'll have to find a best way to how you can stop taking drugs. 
3. Don't be afraid of relapse. 
4. Relapse is the part of recovery
5. No matter how many times you relapse, it's simply means that you're trying.
6. If you choose to not taking drugs anymore, then count your day 1 from today.
7. Stop meeting people who're drug user or dealer. 
8. Don't go out to the places where you often use drugs.
9. Don't find any other substitute. 
10. Don't count alcohol is your drug substitute. 
11. No matter what treatment plan you choose? you'll need a medication at any cost. 
12. Don't afraid of cost of treatment. 
13. Start living a healthy life when you choose to quit. 
14. Find a way to diverting your mind.
15. You'll have to deal with depression, do don't afraid of it be prepared. 
16. You'll need a medication at least for 6 month to 1 year. 
17. Don't stop taking your medications after your withdrawals over. 
18. Tell about your drug addictions to your loved ones. 
19. You'll need a full support of your loved ones. 
20. Music will be your best partner. 
21. Start doing your hobbies again.
22. Start Gym after your withdrawals over. 
23. Your depressions will only remain for a few days. 
24. Your withdrawals will be over within a few days. 
25. Start motivating yourself. 
26. No single treatment is right for everyone.
27. People need to have quick access to treatment.
28. Medications and devices can help suppress withdrawal symptoms during detoxification.
29. Detoxification is not in itself "treatment," but only the first step in the process. 
30. Medically assisted detoxification is only the first stage of treatment.
31. Join yoga classes or therapy programs to strengthen your drug recovery plan. 
32. You can quit drugs at home but you'll have to mentally prepare for it.

By using all the above methods, there are 99.99% chances that you'll quit drugs forever. Keep in mind, you may relapse several times during the period of your recovery so keep trying your best....to stop taking drugs forever. By relapse several times in your recovery means, you're trying so keep trying and learn from your mistakes.

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