Addiction, What's really going On?
Shirley Roe
October 14, 2009
You must read ----ADDICTION What´s Really Going On?
Authors: Deborah McCloskey, CADC Barbara Sinor, PhD
Did you know that today, heroin usage is on the rise? One horrible aspect of this fact is that the rise is most noticeable in teenage girls! The drug is cheaper and of much better quality. No one believes they will become an addict when they first use, denying that they would be one of those people that lose their world, livelihood and inner self. Until reviewing this book, I did not truly understand the agony the addict lives through, and it seems that the Methadone treatment plan works at a minimal level for full recovery.
Methadone is a synthetic opioid. Originally designed to stabilize patients during withdrawal from heroin, by gradually reducing the dose, Methadone is now being widely prescribed for chronic pain. The drug is unpredictable, staying in the body for different lengths of time, so another dose too soon or another medication is mixed with it, can have fatal consequences. Alcohol metabolizes Methadone faster, making overdoses almost inevitable. The irony, there are many more lethal overdoses from methadone than from heroin. Just listen to the news, or take a look on YouTube. Addiction is not selective. Addicts are people from all walks of life, rich or poor, young or old.
I recently met a woman with a couple of children. Having only known her for a short time, I was surprised that she asked me to supervise her children for a couple of hours, she was late for a ´doctor appointment´. I took note of how she was acting. She was more than on edge, she was panicking! Later when we talked, she expressed her emotions, having had to leave her children in the care of a virtual stranger and horrified of missing her dose so she would not be sick. Not until I read this book, did I realize that sudden withdrawal from methadone is the worst nightmare imaginable. The addicts say, it is worse than heroin withdrawal. The fact remains, few get down to a low enough dose to completely come off the drug. New directions need to be taken in this painful disease.
As with any type of therapy, the relationship between patient and counselor must be comfortable and respectful, to ensure good results. Deborah McCloskey CADC, earned a valuable reputation from both peers and patients. She had a no nonsense attitude but with large doses of compassion. She pressed on for better answers, she knew there is more that can be done and in her own, overwhelming caseload, strived to make notable changes. Unfortunately she passed away at the young age of 52.
The author, Barbara Sinor PhD, believing in the importance of her friend´s outlook, has taken Deborah´s memoirs and experiences, writing this book for us all to learn from. She has included some humour, I did not realize how engrossed I was in reading, until my own bursts of laughter rung in the room. Barbara´s writing style is powerful, intuitive and compels you to continue reading. She is a Psychospiritual Therapist, using holistic methodology to work with addicts, PTSD, victims of childhood abuse and more.
I believe this book to be an unveiled, truthful peek into the world of addiction. It should be on the agenda for all healthcare students, Doctors, the addict and the family. Especially anyone who thinks they can control the drug, instead of the drug controlling them.
Highly recommended. Reviewer: Cheryl Ellis, Allbook Reviews www.allbookreviews.com
ADDICTION What´s Really Going On?
Authors: Deborah McCloskey, CADC Barbara Sinor, PhD
Available: Amazon.com
Authors: Deborah McCloskey, CADC Barbara Sinor, PhD
Did you know that today, heroin usage is on the rise? One horrible aspect of this fact is that the rise is most noticeable in teenage girls! The drug is cheaper and of much better quality. No one believes they will become an addict when they first use, denying that they would be one of those people that lose their world, livelihood and inner self. Until reviewing this book, I did not truly understand the agony the addict lives through, and it seems that the Methadone treatment plan works at a minimal level for full recovery.
Methadone is a synthetic opioid. Originally designed to stabilize patients during withdrawal from heroin, by gradually reducing the dose, Methadone is now being widely prescribed for chronic pain. The drug is unpredictable, staying in the body for different lengths of time, so another dose too soon or another medication is mixed with it, can have fatal consequences. Alcohol metabolizes Methadone faster, making overdoses almost inevitable. The irony, there are many more lethal overdoses from methadone than from heroin. Just listen to the news, or take a look on YouTube. Addiction is not selective. Addicts are people from all walks of life, rich or poor, young or old.
I recently met a woman with a couple of children. Having only known her for a short time, I was surprised that she asked me to supervise her children for a couple of hours, she was late for a ´doctor appointment´. I took note of how she was acting. She was more than on edge, she was panicking! Later when we talked, she expressed her emotions, having had to leave her children in the care of a virtual stranger and horrified of missing her dose so she would not be sick. Not until I read this book, did I realize that sudden withdrawal from methadone is the worst nightmare imaginable. The addicts say, it is worse than heroin withdrawal. The fact remains, few get down to a low enough dose to completely come off the drug. New directions need to be taken in this painful disease.
As with any type of therapy, the relationship between patient and counselor must be comfortable and respectful, to ensure good results. Deborah McCloskey CADC, earned a valuable reputation from both peers and patients. She had a no nonsense attitude but with large doses of compassion. She pressed on for better answers, she knew there is more that can be done and in her own, overwhelming caseload, strived to make notable changes. Unfortunately she passed away at the young age of 52.
The author, Barbara Sinor PhD, believing in the importance of her friend´s outlook, has taken Deborah´s memoirs and experiences, writing this book for us all to learn from. She has included some humour, I did not realize how engrossed I was in reading, until my own bursts of laughter rung in the room. Barbara´s writing style is powerful, intuitive and compels you to continue reading. She is a Psychospiritual Therapist, using holistic methodology to work with addicts, PTSD, victims of childhood abuse and more.
I believe this book to be an unveiled, truthful peek into the world of addiction. It should be on the agenda for all healthcare students, Doctors, the addict and the family. Especially anyone who thinks they can control the drug, instead of the drug controlling them.
Highly recommended. Reviewer: Cheryl Ellis, Allbook Reviews www.allbookreviews.com
ADDICTION What´s Really Going On?
Authors: Deborah McCloskey, CADC Barbara Sinor, PhD
Available: Amazon.com
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