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Only the ones that have faced the problem of drug addiction straight in the face know what a drug addict goes through. It does not matter if that person was someone in your family or a dear friend, in many cases the ones next to them felt totally useless as they did not know a way to get them stay clean. In many cases it is not always enough for the family and friends to want to save someone. The first thing that needs to be done is for the drug addict to realize that he needs to be helped. It is sometimes a matter of his will, a thing that people cannot offer.

The first help and place where people should go is to a drug rehab center. It is really important to get the addict out of his environment. In almost all cases the home therapy does not work if the addiction is very profound. The truth is that at home they are exposed to the same conditions as before and the temptation of starting again taking drugs is very high. Also the drug dealers may want to search them and it is difficult to say that the addicts will be capable of saying no. This is why the solution of the drug rehab centers is the best one.

However even in these secure places addicts may encounter a series of problems. Some of these problems are related to integrating into a new environment. Here they have a strict schedule that will install some normal patterns of life. Starting to live a more planned life may be hectic for many. The problems at the psychological level are the most serious ones. This is why all centers offer therapy and counseling. Everyone should know that even if the process of healing is hard and problems may come up the victory is right at the corner.

The French newspaper L’Express lists 10 drugs off the market and their generic, because of possible side effects too large relative to profits often very modest.

Dangerous Drugs

The newspaper is based on the work of the Independent Prescribing. The list so prepared was submitted for examination by Professor Jean-Paul Giroud, a pharmacologist, member of the National Academy of Medicine.

These drugs are, in alphabetical order:

Actos (pioglitazone)
Indication: Treatment of type 2 diabetes

Part (with Avandia off the market recently) family of glitazones, Actos aims to increase sensitivity to insulin. The list of serious side effects is growing: macular edema, bone fractures in women heart failure. Despite an effective “weak” by the High Authority of health and increased risk of bladder cancer, Actos, is always repaid at 65%.

Adartrel, Requip (ropinirole)
Hint: Restless legs syndrome

The Adartrel, a drug used in high doses in Parkinson’s disease, exposed to harsh side effects (nausea, impulsive behavior, heightened libido, hallucinations or paranoia) and others, severe (syncope), while s ‘acts from Benin solve a problem with disturbed sleep. In addition, there is a risk of increased symptoms after an initial phase of improvement.

Di-antalvic (dextropropoxyphene and paracetamol)
Indication: Pain

Di-antalvic is sold for over 40 years and expected to be more effective against pain than paracetamol alone (type Doliprane). This superiority has never been demonstrated. However, the risk of overdose, frequent acute pain or chronic, can be heavy, ranging from psychiatric and cardiovascular … to cardiac arrest. Alerted by several hundreds of fatal overdoses (accidental or deliberate) occurred in their country, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Switzerland have banned all drugs of this type several years ago. Europe is not followed suit in June 2010 and the U.S. November 19. Made by a national laboratory (Sanofi-Aventis), Di-antalvic is reimbursed in France to 65%. Listed first in May and in July, its permanent withdrawal is scheduled … for September 2011.

Hexaquine (quinine and thiamine)
Indication: muscle cramps
Quinine, a drug used against malaria but serious side effects: cardiac arrhythmias, decreased platelet count, severe allergic reactions. Nearly a hundred deaths have been attributed to quinine in the U.S., where it is prescribed more cons cramps since 1995. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this disorder, Benin and temporary, does not justify the use of a substance so dangerous. In France, no other treatment exists against cramps, where the effectiveness of Hexaquine was “weak” by the High Authority of Health. However, it is still allowed in this indication and partially reimbursed (15%).

Intrinsa (testosterone)
Hint: decreased desire in women after removal of the ovaries and uterus

This patch was not allowed in the U.S. because of its low efficiency in female libido and its many side effects: virilization (aggravated hair, hoarseness), acne, liver problems, cardiovascular and weight gain. The effects of the drug long term, including the risk of breast cancer, have not been evaluated. However, it was authorized in France in early 2007 for postmenopausal women after surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus.

Ketek (telithromycin)
Indication: respiratory infections
Ketek has no clinical efficacy superior to other antibiotics (macrolide) while exposed to numerous risks to health when used in combination with other drugs. Moreover, revaluation conducted by the European authorities in 2006 and 2007 concluded that several serious side effects are more frequently found: the risk of aggravation of myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), loss of consciousness, visual disturbances, heart rhythm disturbances and liver damage.

Nexen (nimesulide)
Indications: osteoarthritis and cons painful

Nexen is the cause of sometimes fatal liver problems have been known for many years. Finland and Spain have withdrawn from the market in 2002 after cases of fulminant hepatitis. Ireland followed in 2007. European authorities currently reassessing this pain for the third time. The manufacturer is responsible for identifying cases of liver transplants that might be related to Nexen. The same bodies have yet been clearly recognized last year, an increase of severe liver injury caused by this drug.

Vastarel (trimetazidine)
Indications: dizziness, tinnitus, angina pectoris, abnormal visual field

Market for over forty years, the drug widely used by older people has seen its therapeutic expand over time, without solid evidence of its effectiveness. Over the past decade, however, several disturbing side effects were observed: tremors, gait disorders and Restless Legs parkinsonian syndromes. Prescription, it is reimbursed at 35%.

Zyprexa (olanzapine)
Indications: schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

The manufacturer acknowledged in 2003 that Zyprexa can cause severe obesity. In 2007, he stated on the records of boxes sold in the United States that the onset of hyperglycemia (blood sugar too high in blood, a symptom of diabetes) was more frequent than other drugs of the same generation (or type Solian Risperdal). Therein lies the problem, being a long-term treatment, even life. More than 28,000 U.S. patients have received compensation from the firm for obesity, diabetes or hyperglycemia.

Zyban (bupropion)
Indication: Smoking cessation
The benefits of Zyban, a drug similar to amphetamines anorectics as Mediator, are uncertain and at best, very modest, while serious side effects are themselves, if true, such as hypertension. This drug is not more effective than chewing gum or nicotine patches, which have fewer side effects.

There is no doubt that being addicted to drugs or even alcohol can be a big struggle. It is a like a war where the only weapon that you have is your will power. But a drug user should not immediately lose hope. If they tried to change their life once and things did not worked out, they still have more options including the non 12 step rehab.

For several decades now, most of the drug rehab centers apply the typical 12 step recovery program. However, there had been some users who do not find this approach very efficient. That is why the non 12 step rehab was created. This is one method that would not use any kind of medication in treating the user from his addiction to drugs. Other than that, it provides a more spiritual and religious methodology so that the addict could recover without the risk of abusing his body again with the legal drugs given by the professional.

While others call it as a long term drug rehab, the non 12 step rehab emphasizes the user’s personal responsibility so he’ll be on his way to speedy recovery. They should learn that even though counselors are there to listen and give advices, he must create his own ways on how to get rid of the addiction completely.