Biology of Addiction: Physiological Responses
By this point in the outpatient addiction treatment program at The Right Step, clients will have had the opportunity to learn about drug classes, which types of classes there are and the results of these classes.
You will also have been learning about the biology of addiction and the ways that the brain neurotransmitters are affected, as well as the way that the chemistry within the body of an individual can change after exposure to certain addictive substances.
You will learn now more about how the brain reacts in similar ways to different classes.
Reaction of the Brain to Different Classes of Drugs
Supportive, experienced addiction recovery professionals will work closely with you in these group addiction treatment classes through discussions, verbal and written exercises, as well as through the use of visual aids, to help you to understand more about these classes of drugs and the effect these have on the body and the brain of the addict.
Clients of the alcohol rehab and drug rehab programs at The Right Step will have the opportunity to learn that the nervous system is not able to make the subtle distinction between the classes. However, with any mind-altering chemical, the brain believes it is receiving a small or similar form of the original drug and reacts by demanding more of the real thing
Information will also be presented regarding the underlying psychology, which is categorized as denial.
Drugs of Addiction: Sedative Hypnotics
As you increase your understanding of addictive substances and their effect on the body, you will be helped to understand more about sedative hypnotics (GABA.)
The drugs that are sedative hypnotics include alcohol and benzodiazepines, which are drugs such as Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Rohypnol, and Restoril.
You will also learn that barbiturates, also called good old Barbs plus Fiorinal, Esgic, and so on are also sedative hypnotics and that other anti-anxiety medications and sleeping pills such as Quaalude, Miltown, Placidyl, Ambien, and Lunesta are included. Miscellaneous drugs included in this that you will learn about are also GHB and Soma.
We will additionally be discussing the details regarding the liquid depressant, alcohol and how the percentage of alcohol intake varied dependent upon the type of alcohol being consumed. For instance, one can of beer equates to (6%), one glass of wine equals (12-14%), 1 shot liquor equals (40%) and just one tablespoon of Everclear equals (95%.)
Addiction Treatment Locations
Residents of local Texas and New Mexico cities including Arlington TX, Carrollton TX, Denton TX, Grand Prairie TX, Grapevine TX and Irving TX often receive treatment for their addiction to drugs or alcohol through the Intensive Outpatient Programs at one of 20 convenient Right Step locations.
Outpatient Alcohol Treatment and Outpatient Drug Treatment programs are offered in Austin TX, Baytown TX, Beaumont TX, Conroe TX, Dallas TX, Euless TX, The Woodlands TX, San Antonio TX, Plano TX, Houston TX, Clear Lake TX, Ft. Bend TX, Pasadena TX, Wimberley TX, Albuquerque NM.
Residential Treatment centers in DFW, Houston and Austin are also provided for recovery from an addiction disease, attracting individuals from Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Arizona and other areas of the United States to participate in recovery programs at The Right Step.
Drug Treatment and Alcohol Treatment Resources:
Addiction Treatment Information: Cross Addiction
Addiction Treatment: Biological Responses
The Biology of Addiction: Substance Abuse Treatment
Substance Abuse Addiction Treatment: Brain Neurotransmitters
Substance Abuse Treatment: Pill Addictions
Addiction Treatment Information: Stimulants and Drug Abuse
Drug Abuse and Alcohol Abuse Treatment: Narcotics
Substance Abuse Addiction Treatment: Drug Classes
Treatment for Drug Addiction: Progressing in Addiction Recovery
