CODEINE:It is a narcotic pain releiver that is used to treat mild to moderate pain and for the suppression of cough.It is commonly known as Tylenol3.Codeine is a widely used opiate in the world.It can be extracted from opium or can be produced from Morphine.Since Codeine is considered a drug of abuse,people using Codeine should keep a track of prescription.Codeine is taken orally and when taken in larger amounts than prescribed can be dangerous.It is advised not to take more than 240mg in 24 hours.Though it has less abuse potential than other opiates it can cause physical dependency if not used as prescribed.

Codeine Addiction:

Many people become dependent on Codeine as addiction to opiate painkillers has become common place now-a-days.Tolerance to the dose of Codeine prescribed may also be one of the reasons for coDeine addiction.So,It is always better to let know the doctor if the patient feels that the prescribed dosage is not giving the same results in releiving the pain as before.This whould be a great help in preventing the addiction.One of the prominant side effects of Codeine a euphoric or dreamy feeling that can blunt emotional pain.This is one of the reasons why the patients get prompted to take more of Codeine, so that they can feel better which leads to codeine addiction.

Signs of Addiction:
* Obssessed with obtaining and consuming the drug.
* Compulsive or uncontrolable use of the drug though aware of its consequences.
* The onset of withdrawal symptoms when stopped abruptly clearly showing physical dependency on the Drug.

Withdrawal symptoms:

1.Irregular heart beat
2.Twitching
3.Runny nose
4.Sweating
5.General weakness
6.Yawning
7.Headaches
8.Muscle pain
9.Nausea
10.Vomiting
11.Insomnia
12.Irritability

In order to reduce the withdrawal symptoms,a gradual reduction of the use of codeine is advised ,rather than abruptly ceasing the drug.

Treatment:

The Waismann methodsm of Detox under anaesthesia for Codeine abuse offers a humane and effective Codeine treatment solution for the patients.This includes correcting the chemical inbalances,psycological evaluations and latest medical advancement to cotrol cravings.Rapid drug detox known as ANR(Accelerated Neuro Regulation)maintains the highest success rate in the case of opiate dependency.In this treatment the body’s opiate receptors are cleansed os opiates when the patient is Anaesthetized and asleep.Thus,the patien gets rid of the physical addiction.

With an understanding and loving family and friends who can boost the morale of the patient and encouragement it is easy to come out of the Addiction.

Alcoholism is a compulsive need or craving for an intoxicating liquid like beer,wine and other liquors. Alcohol Addiction can be detected when a person craves for Alcohol and cannot control his drinking.They show withdrawal symptoms like nausea,excessive sweating,shaking or anxiety with the cessation of Alcohol.If there is a need to drink greater amounts of Alcohol in order to feel high, the person is Alcoholic.The craving for Alcohol in the Alcohol addicts is so great that it suppresses their ability and will to stop drinking.They need the strength of the family and relative’s unconditional love and assistance along with the treatment to rebuild their lives.

Causes and effects:

* Traumatic experiences in life
* Environment in which they are brought up
* Culture,friend circle,peer pressure,lifestyle.

Alcoholism can be physically and mentally destructive.It leads to emotional imbalance,lack of discrimination,voilence like murders,suicides,crimes etc.Alcohol Addiction leads to diseases like heart disease,diseases of liver,diseases of brain,pancriatic disorders,skin disorders,weaken the bones and muscles,dmage sexual function,slow circulation,high blood pressure,Cancers of mouth,esophagus and stomach,malfunction of the central nervous system.Alcoholism along with smoking leads to more fatal diseases.

Since the Alcohol is broken down in the Liver, if the intake of Alcohol is more disorders and malfunction of the Liver takes place.As the Liver has the fixed rate of breaking down the Alcohol overdose of Alcohol leads to malfunction.The liver damage occurs in three stages:

* Enlargement of the Liver because of the penetration of the fatty tissue.
* Hepatitis where by the liver cells inflame and eventually die.
* Cirrhosis in which fibrous scar tissues are formed hindering the flow of blood through the Liver.

How to deal with Alcoholism:

* Intent to stop the Alcohol Addiction
* Try to recognize the root cause of your being Alcoholic
* Seeking counseling to aid the healing
* Be open to take help and assistance of friends and relatives.

A Drug Addict is someone who being merely dependent on the Drug has a compulsive behaviour towords the Drug and has defficulty giving it up.There are many negitive consequences associated with Drug use and Drug Addiction is a condition characterized by compulsive Drug intake,craving and seeking Drugs.
Physical dependency of the Drugs may lead to Drug Addiction.This happens because of the regular use of the Drug and the body gets habituated to the Drug.If the Drug is stopped,the person shows withdrawal symptoms.Though this type of Drug Addiction is not that harmful,psychological dependency of the Drugs leads to more complications.When the mind has become emotionally reliant on its effects, the person has to continue the use of the Drug in order to feel normal.Either to relieve pain or to bring about pleasure,when a person depends on Drugs,the absence of the Drug brings about extreme craving which leads to stress.

Neverthless,Drug Addiction is treatable.The treatment varies for each individual.The treatment for Drug Addiction emphasises on the behavioural changes and medication.Drug Addiction is age old but in the last 60-70 years it has become more prevalent as improved laboratory methods of manufacture and criminal profiterring is in the rise.