How To Recognize Someone Lost In Self Abuse

Self abuse, also known as ‘cutting’, is a sad and dangerous phenomenon. This way of dealing with pain is closely related to addiction and may be an addiction in itself.

Read on to find out to recognize the symptoms so that you may be able to help someone who is in this destructive holding pattern.

For many, the thing most puzzling about self-abuse is the contradiction: Self abusers, or ‘cutters’, hurt themselves in order to feel better….. Endorphins are released. Experts say that when people who self abuse become emotionally overwhelmed. They use a self-inflicted injury to break the tension, allowing them to focus on something other than the emotion they're feeling. Experts also say that this is a coping technique that is developed early in childhood. At times, ‘cutters’ injure themselves to the point of no return……death.

Signs of someone who participates in self abuse or ‘cutting’:

* Wearing of long-sleeves or pants in warm weather

* Explaining away frequent minor injuries as accidents or cat scratches

* Withdrawn or depressed behavior

* Inability to freely express emotions

* Difficulty in handling intense feelings

Answer true or false to these questions to find out if you may be suffering from self-abuse:

* I often obsess about self abuse.

* I sometimes can't explain where my injuries come from.

* I get anxious when my wounds start to heal.

* I often believe that if I don't hurt myself, I'll go crazy.

* No one can hurt me more than I can hurt myself.

* I can't imagine life without self-injury.

* If I stop self abuse, my parents win.

* I often self abuse as a way to punish myself.

* I often self abuse to show others how I feel.

* I often believe that if I don't hurt myself I'll explode.

* I almost always carry something with me that I can use to hurt myself.

If you can, or you know someone who can answer true to any of these questions…..Seek Professional Help! It could be the difference between life and death.

Where to find help:

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Stoner Statistics

So you think that weed is harmless. After all it’s an innocent herb and is even used to treat certain medical conditions. However, what you may not know is that there are huge differences between the way marijuana affects adults and affects young people.

So what are the actual stoner statistics?

No matter what you call it; weed, marijuana, pot, mary jane, 420, smoke, dope, bud, green, ganja, herb, high, reefer, grass, cannabis, hash, skunk, joint, dank or chronic, there are some real health and developmental risks for young people associated with cannabis.

Science still doesn’t know all the intricacies of how the complicated brain works in the first place and less is known about how it works when it’s full of pot.

However, studies have uncovered some very real stoner statistics that should be cause for concern for our youth. While stoners get a ‘high’, pot also triggers a number of changes in brain function and behavior.

Stoner statistics on learning ability:

1.) Research shows that pot changes the balance of chemicals in the brain that regulate mood, energy, appetite, and attention.

2.) Research shows that pot changes the learning and memory processes, and can cause one to be forgetful and reduce concentration.

3.) Research shows that pot also reduces logical thinking and calculation skills, and can impair a user's ability to perform complex tasks, including driving a car.

Scary stoner statistics:

1.) Research shows that young people that use weekly can double the risk of depression later in life.

2.) Research shows that the risk of depression is even higher for girls; female stoners are five times more likely to be depressed at age 21 than non-users.

3.) Research shows that young people (age 12 to 17) who smoke pot weekly are 3 times more likely to have thoughts about committing suicide than people that don’t use.

4.) Research shows that pot use is also linked to users having an increase in anxiety and panic attacks.

5.) Research shows that pot use during adolescence can increase the chance of schizophrenia. As well, the earlier one begins using pot, the more risk of developing schizophrenia.

6.) Research shows that today, more teens enter treatment for marijuana dependency than for all other illicit drugs combined and large numbers of teens move on to experiment with other forms of illicit drugs.

Uncovering all of the actual stoner statistics and how pot affects the brain is still probably some years away. However, this much is known right now:

Heavy smokers in general and longtime stoners in particular are more likely to experience ongoing problems than occasional smokers and nonsmokers.

In adults, research indicates that these changes are temporary. But young people are at risk for possible long-range developmental problems.

Remember: Smoke enough dope and dope could end up smoking your future.

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What you need to know about the killer drug…Crystal Meth.: Final Part

This drug has a devastating affect on the lives of those who do it and those around them.

Crystal meth addiction can be controlled when the correct treatments are exercised. There are some residential and non-residential addiction treatment programs available for crystal meth users who are willing to undergo treatment.

These treatment techniques also include counseling. The treatment techniques include cleansing the body whereas the counseling appointments involve teaching the crystal meth user how to deal with his addiction.

It is really necessary for the crystal meth user to get a huge amount of concern and support from his loved ones, his friends, and his fellowmen so that he can a grasp on his addiction a little sooner.

Addiction is a lifelong matter and relapse is a part of recovery unfortunately. The most important keys to recovery are support, getting help and keep moving forward.

A rare peek into the life of a teen drug abuser.

Warning....course language!

Parents.... this is a must see video that shows a rare peek into the life of a teen drug abuser.

It is rare as parents to be able to see exactly what happens to our kids in their lives when they are out with their friends and getting high. As parents, out teens usually try to hide the fact that they are high so we don't see the true craziness or hear what is on their minds.

In this video you will get an unedited view of the way 2 young ladies feel and act while high. You may also pick up on some signs and symptoms to watch for with your own teen.

What Every Parent Should Know About Addiction.

If you're a parent....this will scare you, but here's the reality.

I am the loving parent of a teen and my experience is not unusual.Parenting teens in this day and time is outrageously difficult.

Firstly, we need to talk to our kids about drugs long before they hit their teen years. Studies show that children are using their first illegal substance at ages as young as 6. Yes, you must talk to your teen about drugs and all the downfalls that come with them without talking down to them.

However, the "understanding" and "right to passage" garbage is just that! Our kids still need to understand that they are just that,kids, and we are the parents.

Our Kids are lost.
Teens are lost today and they face single parent households with one income and they have time on their hands with no supervision. I'm not suggesting anything different than went on in my own household. Over the years we've begun to feel guilty about having to earn a living and not being the "stay at home" parents from Leave It To Beaver. We've helped ease our guilt and our stress by being our teens "friend" instead of their "parent".I am a responsible parent, who loves my child,has set boundaries,used discipline and would put myself in front of a train for my child.......as any normal parent but... I DID IT TOO!I changed my views on this approach to parenting when my teen was introduced to and became addicted to "Meth"( today's most popular drug).

Don't believe the lies.
Yes Parents....DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU "Weed" is Not a gateway drug! Through my teens tragic experience I have learned from drug treatment professionals all about the effects of drugs on endorphins and brain wave patterns.

Counseling, drug treatment facilities, incarceration,NA meetings,MA meetings, locking windows and doors so no one can "sneak out at night,discussions and promises, theses are all the things my household has experienced due to my teens drug abuse.

What you can do.
The bottom line is, and here is the scary part....... Sometimes you do all you can physically, emotionally and spiritually, but if someone doesn't hit bottom...they don't know which way UP is. When this is the case, make sure there is a way for them to get out of the hole, as in my teens experience all you can do is...

1. NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR KID!

2. KNOW ALL of the signs and symptoms of all the newest drug fads (I will be writing on those right from the horses mouth soon) and ACT as soon as you see a symptom!

3.Let your teen know YOU CARE by Having Rules and ENFORCING THEM (I know...easier said than done....but do it)

4.Try to get your teen Hooked on something else that they are interested in (again easier said than done...most kids don't want to do anything except hang out)

5.MONITOR THEIR FRIENDS! (remember?...when you're a kid you want to fit in)

6.CHECK UP ON THEM!(are they really at Bob's house)

7. Know their friends parents... (are they really the kind of people you want supervising your teen)

8. Take care of your emotional needs. (you can't help anyone if your a wreck)

9. Pray and seek Good Professional advice

10. HANG IN THERE AND DON'T GIVE UP ON YOUR KIDD!