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  • When Percocet is abused to get high, individuals can swallow it, chew it, or crush and snort the drug which produces a more intense high.
  • Psychotic episodes associated Bath Salts are known to be intense, with one Louisiana man reportedly barricading himself in his attic with a rifle, yelling "I gotta kill the monsters before they kill all of us".
  • Marijuana withdrawal symptoms which are commonly reported among users are cravings for the drug, irritability, boredom, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
  • The withdrawal symptoms associated with use of crystal meth are the same as the regular powder form of methamphetamine, but in some cases more severe with hallucinations, paranoid ideation and toxic psychosis.

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Drug Rehab in North Carolina

There are all different types of drugs that individuals can become addicted to in North Carolina. Illicit street drugs such as heroin, cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine are no longer the only drug threats because of the significant increase of prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also become a big problem, such as the stimulant drug known as "bath salts" and synthetic versions of marijuana known as "spice" which are being bought legally in specialty shops across the nation. Just as rates of drug use and abuse are on the rise, so are rates of men and women needing and looking for quality help.

Drug rehab centers in North Carolina can help individuals by not only helping them to abstain from using drugs, but also help them through the difficult detox and withdrawal process. After the physical element of addiction is overcome, substance abuse counselors will assist recovering addicts get down to the bottom of how they let themselves become addicted to drugs to begin with, which will make sure they don't give in to the same traps and temptations in the future. If a person tries to stop drug use on their own, they will not only find it difficult if not impossible to not succumb to the extreme drug cravings, but they will also have to endure the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can sometimes be extremely punishing. If not in a drug treatment setting, and with easy access to one's drug of choice, it is easy enough to give in to the pressure and use again. This is why it is very important for people to know that professional help does exist, and there is a way to recover from the grips of drug addiction.

The way to successfully recover from addiction is to reveal and resolve the aspects in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then developing new solutions and coping mechanisms to better deal with these factors when they arise again in the future. Some drug rehab centers only work on the physical aspect of addiction, and leave it up to the addicted individual to sort out their emotional and psychological ties to drugs. A drug detox center or short term drug rehabilitation facility for example generally only helps people overcome the physical element of addiction and gets them to stop using drugs for a period of time. However, there is much more to tackle if one wants to remain clean and sober and be able to do so with self-assurance and resolve. This is why it is important that individuals choose the type of drug treatment center that is going to be effective at getting all important issues addressed through education, counseling and other treatment methods for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Since approaching addiction in this way is verified to be the most effective drug treatment approach, addicted individuals who want to receive the most effective help should receive treatment at a residential or inpatient drug rehab facility in North Carolina. There are many reasons why these types of rehab facilities offer the most superior treatment, but first and foremost the treatment environment in itself is one of the most important elements of treatment to factor in. A drug rehab program will supply the best results when the recovering addict can completely focus themselves in recovery and self betterment. Outpatient drug treatment facilities typically don't provide desirable results and set an individual up for relapse, due to the fact that they are not entirely able to focus on treatment and then they return home to things which may trigger their addiction. If in a residential or inpatient drug treatment atmosphere this is of course not the case, in addition to the benefit of not having any access to drugs but having access to positive support and care around the clock.

Another factor which is often a predictor of whether or not an individual will find success by way of treatment at a drug rehab in North Carolina is the length of time they remain in treatment. It has been proven time and time again that benefits will be commensurate with the intensity and length of treatment. If one essential issue is left unresolved while in drug rehab, this can set the person up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a difficult task, as not every person has the same difficulties to deal with and the same internal battles to fight. This is why the best treatment plan will ensure that there is no time frame on one's drug rehab process, and allows each person to take the time to deal with all aspects of their own addiction at their very own pace.

If you or someone you know in North Carolina is battling an addiction to anything, whether it is prescription drugs, illicit street drugs or any other substance of abuse, contact a drug treatment counselor right away. Learn which drug rehabilitation facilities are located in your area and select one which will be the most effective for your situation.

Treatment Listings in North Carolina:
  • ROJ Mental Health and
    1997 U.S. 421 North Lillington North Carolina, 27546
  • Rockingham County Schools Day
    401 Moss Street Reidsville North Carolina, 27320
  • Choices Substance Abuse Services LLC
    1917 West Innes Street Salisbury NC., 28144
  • Green Center of Growth and Development
    25 West Guilford Street Thomasville NC., 27360
  • New Beginnings
    5719 Highway 74 West Monroe North Carolina, 28110
  • Life Changes Counseling
    102 North Main Street Roxboro North Carolina, 27573
  • Alpha Club 5
    741 Spainhour Road King NC., 27021
  • Aspire Youth and Family Inc
    33 Sharon Lynne Way Clyde NC., 28721
  • W B Healthcare Nu Image
    130 South Main Street Red Springs North Carolina, 28377
  • First Step Services LLC
    3329 Chapel Hill Boulevard Durham North Carolina, 27707
  • Strategic Behavioral Health
    1715 Sharon Road West Charlotte NC., 28210
  • NC Recovery Support Services
    1513 Creech Road Garner NC., 27529
  • Step by Step Care Inc
    709 East Market Street Greensboro North Carolina, 27401
  • Daymark Recovery Services
    116 South Lawrence Street Rockingham North Carolina, 28379
  • Family First Support Center Inc
    110 SW Center Street Mount Olive NC., 28365
  • Family Net of Catawba County
    3050 11th Avenue Drive SE Hickory NC., 28602
  • Daymark Recovery Services
    5209 West Wendover Avenue High Point North Carolina, 27265
  • Delta Behavioral Health PLLC
    1606 Physicans Drive Wilmington North Carolina, 28401
  • Life Changes Counseling
    7586 NC 770 West Eden NC., 27288
  • DREAM Provider Care Services
    716 Washington Street Plymouth NC., 27962
  • Safe Alliance
    19901 West Catawba Avenue Cornelius North Carolina, 28031
  • Barium Springs Academy
    222 Knox Street Statesville North Carolina, 28677
  • Pathways to Life Inc
    1420 South Pollock Street Selma NC., 27576
  • Charlotte Rescue Mission
    907 West 1st Street Charlotte NC., 28202
  • Sunrise Pointe LLC
    203 Overbrook Terrace Burlington North Carolina, 27217
  • Guardian Care 2
    510 Crissy Drive Jacksonville North Carolina, 28540
  • Water Mill Home
    6801 Water Mill Court Charlotte NC., 28215