Codependency And Addiction

ALCOHOL ADDICTION First consumed in 7,000 B.C. China, alcohol distilling and distribution has grown into a $500 billion industry. Over 15 million people in the United States alone suffer from alcoholism. The severity and symptoms of alcoholism vary widely and impact people of all backgrounds. Although many studies suggest that alcohol consumption can have some health benefits, if you are addicted, the negative consequences far outweigh the benefits. {{base64content "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" }}HOW DRINKING EFFECTS THE BRAIN Alcohol affects neurotransmitters in the brain, much like many other addictive substances. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that send messages to the neurons in your brain. This process controls your behavior, movement, speech, and thought. GABA, a neurotransmitter, is produced when you drink. GABA helps control perceptions of fear and anxiety. This influx of GABA suppresses glutamate (which governs learning and memory). Drinking also leads to increased production of dopamine, the chemical in the brain responsible for pleasure and reward. Too much alcohol use increases the production of GABA, glutamate, and dopamine, making the brain slow its natural production of the chemicals. The body begins to need more alcohol to supplement the low level of natural chemicals. This, in turn, leads to an increased tolerance. This cycle continues until drinking is needed to complete even simple daily tasks. ARE YOU AN ALCOHOLIC Loss of control over how much they drink Daily drinking and obsessing about alcohol Denying that drinking is a problem Increased risky behavior (drunk driving, promiscuous) Increased guilt and shame Secretly drinking to avoid detection Blackouts and binge drinking Inability to imagine a life without alcohol These are only the most common signs of alcoholism. If you notice a change in behavior and are concerned about drinking, it is time to seek help. Treatment is available no matter your situation. While many people require medical detox, others may benefit most from an outpatient program. No matter the case, long-term treatment is vital to ensure successful recovery. PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL Alcohol abuse has many side effects - weight gain, lowered immune system functioning, and higher blood pressure and cholesterol. Severe alcoholism greatly increases the risk for: Liver issues and cirrhosis Loss of brain cells Depression Nerve damage Cardiac problems Ulcers Pancreatitis Skin issues Chronic illnesses Cancer Although some of these issues are reversible, many cause severe medical issues, and even death. 88,000 people die from alcoholism each year in the U.S. GETTING HELP FOR ALCOHOLISM Tree House Recovery offers a highly adaptive program that is designed to meet each individual’s specific needs. Our eight interconnected treatment modalities revolve around healing you as a whole person, not just addressing the symptoms of addiction, We are dedicated to your complete and lasting recovery. If you or a loved one is struggling with an addiction to drinking, call us today at 855-969-5181 and let us help you take the first step towards recovery. UNDERSTANDING THE DRINKING ADDICTION Knowing what to look for is essential when identifying an addiction to alcohol. Socially accepted drinking can make it difficult to recognize when there is a problem. Familiarity with the signs of addiction will help you distinguish between normal and problem alcohol use. ISOLATIONDistancing oneself from family and friends is a common sign of alcohol addiction. Red flags include loss of interest in social activities and spending a lot of time alone. UNMANAGEABILITYAs alcohol addiction progresses, it becomes harder and harder to manage daily responsibilities. Financial issues, poor hygiene, and issues are work are all warning signs. HIDING BOTTLESHiding alcohol, sneaking around, and leaving empty bottles strewn about are all common signs of alcohol addiction - pay close attention to bottles around the bedroom. PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCESWhen abused, alcohol created significant and deadly physical consequences. Red flags include shakiness, moodiness, and strange sleeping patterns. MORE ADDICTION RESOURCES

Heroin Addiction:Most people regard heroin as the most hardcore drug a person can abuse. In the public’s eye, heroin addiction is reserved only for the most severe drug addiction cases, but heroin addiction is actually one of the most common addictions in the United States. As of 2018, around 1 million people reported using heroin in the past year -- a marked increase from just 10 years earlier.  Although there is no cure for addiction, there are many effective treatments that can help you put addiction into remission. If you believe someone may be struggling with heroin, there are several signs you can look for before encouraging them to get help.  TAKE OUR FREE HEROIN QUIZ What Is Heroin:Heroin is a painkiller and a Schedule 1 narcotic, which has no recognized medical use and is highly abusable. Painkillers like heroin are known as opioids because they are synthetically created from morphine, which in turn, is made using the sap of the opium poppy plant. When heroin is ingested, it turns off pain reception in the brain by blocking the receptors meant to process pain. This absence of pain (physical or emotional) creates a feeling of warmth, safety, and euphoria -- thereby compelling users to ingest more when these effects wear off.  {{base64content "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" }}Street Names For Heroin:Since heroin is an illegal substance, users may try to disguise its use or talk about it discreetly using nicknames like:  H Horse Smack Junk Brown  Hell Dust Dope Tar Black Tar White White Horse Chiba China White Scag History of Heroin: Heroin is made from morphine, which is created from the opium poppy plant. The use and trade of this poppy for pain relief spans more than 8,000 years. READ MORE.  Why is Heroin Addictive: Contrary to popular belief, it is not the chemicals in heroin that are addictive but rather the feelings they create. A common trait shared by nearly every heroin abuser is a conscious or unconscious desire to escape from something. Due to its ability to dull physical and emotional pain, heroin is the narcotic embodiment of escape. So when someone primed with this escapism tries heroin, they find the high very gratifying, and immediately seek more when the effects wear off. Related: Why/How Do People Start Using Heroin? Signs of Heroin Addiction:People struggling with substance abuse are not always honest about their habits, even with themselves. If you think a loved one is addicted to heroin, then certain physical, mental, or lifestyle clues may help identify a heroin addiction. With the exception of needle marks, one of these is rarely enough to confirm heroin use. Physical Signs of Heroin Use: If you suspect someone is using heroin, you can look for physical signs like: Constant dry cough (if smoking) Extremely small pupils if they are high or extremely large pupils if they are withdrawing  Scabs from skin picking  Small “pinned pupils” Tired, red, or puffy eyes Needle marks on the arms, hands, or feet. Wearing long or baggy clothes to hide needle marks.   Short Term Effects of Heroin Use:  Heroin can have many negative effects on a person’s life, health, and safety. In the short term these may include dry mouth, drowsiness “nodding off”, respiratory depression, itching and scratching the skin creating scabs, nausea or vomiting. Long Term Effects of Heroin:  Regular use of heroin comes with additional risks and effects. In addition to all the short term effects these can include constant insomnia, constipation, lung kidney or liver disease, sexual or menstrual dysfunction, risk of death by overdose, heart infections, skin abscesses from needles, HIV or hepatitis from using dirty needles.  Behaviors of Heroin Use: If you believe that a loved one may be using heroin, look for the following behaviors: Being tired at odd times Sudden disregard for personal hygiene. May stop bathing regularly or wearing the same clothes repeatedly Sleeping or nodding off at odd times.  Going from very high energy to very low energy Wearing long sleeves or sweatshirts in hot weather to cover up injection spots Constant disorientation Slurred speech Lack of appetite  Being agitated or hostile towards others suddenly Apathy or lack of motivation/energy to do things or go places.   Other Lifestyle Signs of Heroin Use: There may be other clues around your loved one as well that may indicate he is using heroin.  Missing money or valuables that may have been taken to pay for drugs New locked boxes or areas that nobody is allowed or able to open Missing prescription bottles. Especially painkillers like Vicodin, Percocet, Oxycontin, or Codeine.  Lost interest in former friends, hobbies, or romantic partners Heroin withdrawal: Nausea, shakes, flu symptoms, diarrhea Heroin Paraphernalia:Using heroin requires certain objects, called paraphernalia. If you find any of these it strongly suggests heroin use.  Smoking Heroin: People melt the drug and inhale the vapors. Clues that someone is doing this are: Aluminum foil, wrappers, or cut up soda cans: Used to hold the drug while it’s cooked. Heroin is also often smoked off of tinfoil. For this reason, burnt pieces of foil are signs of use. Red flags also include burnt straws and pens. Lighters or candles: Needed to burn the foil and cook the heroin Straws: Needed to inhale the smoke. Look for a vinegar smell.   Burnt Spoons: Spoons are often used to “cook” heroin for smoking. Bent, burnt, and missing spoons or q-tips without cotton are common signs of intravenous heroin use. Injecting heroin: People cook solid heroin into a liquid, put the liquid into a needle, and inject the drug directly. If you think someone is injecting heroin, look for: Needles: Used to inject the prepared heroin into the bloodstream. There may also be white or brown residue on/in the needle.  Cotton Balls, Q-Tips, or cigarette filters: Used to remove unmelted chunks before injection.  Spoons or bottle caps: Used to hold the heroin while it is cooked into liquid form before injection. Look for burn marks, brown or white residue, or a faint vinegar smell.  Lighters or candles: Heat that cooks the heroin into a liquid. Look for excessive amounts of lighters or a sudden interest in scented candles. Shoelaces, rubber hose, or string: Used to tie-off the arm like a tourniquet during injection to make veins easier to find.  Snorting Heroin: Though rare, some people also inhale powdered heroin through the nose. Things commonly used for this are pen cases, straws, rolled up money or papers, small rubber tubes, or nasal spray bottles.  What Does Heroin Look Like: Due to the chemicals and additives added to heroin by dealers, heroin can be any number of colors including pink or purple. But most commonly it is one of three colors. Related: Pictures of Heroin: How To Recognize It. Tolerance, Dependence, and Withdrawal: How to Know If You Need Treatment As someone continues to use heroin they will eventually require more to create the same effect. As their use becomes larger and more frequent the brain will adapt to heroin by reshaping its chemistry. Once this happens, any decrease or absence of heroin will produce uncomfortable or painful effects. Tolerance: When any substance is repeatedly used, the body and brain learn to process it better, which means the person must use more to create the drug’s original effect. This is often the first sign of addiction. Without help at this stage, it’s very likely the addiction will develop into a more severe problem.  Dependence: Physical dependence is a sign of moderate to severe addiction to heroin. Heroin, like all narcotics, alters brain chemistry. Eventually, the brain adjusts to these alterations and begins relying on narcotics for certain functions. When this happens, removing or decreasing heroin will compromise brain function.  Withdrawal: Withdrawals are the most severe sign of a heroin use disorder. At this point, a person must continue using heroin or they will experience painful uncomfortable symptoms known as withdrawals. These occur because the brain has come to rely on heroin for certain things, and cannot properly function without it. Heroin withdrawals include: Diarrhea Vomiting, Aching muscles Chills Flu Symptoms Pain or discomfort  Insomnia Luckily, heroin withdrawals are very manageable with medical detox.  Heroin Overdose: Heroin is the second most deadly drug in the United States, killing nearly 20,000 people in 2019. CONTINUE READING ABOUT HEROIN OVERDOSE Treating Heroin Addiction:There are a number of proven (or evidence-based) therapies used to bring heroin addiction into remission and allow someone to live their life outside of their Substance Use Disorder. This begins with overcoming withdrawals, continues with discovering what makes heroin feel so appealing, and ends with developing and practicing other healthier ways to cope.  Medical Detox:  Unless someone has a mild addiction, any treatment for heroin should start with a supervised medical detox. This will help a person remain safe and comfortable while their body goes through withdrawals. If you need help finding a detox center that takes your insurance, call us at 855-202-2138.  Therapy:  After detox, it’s important to identify the thing or things that primed you to enjoy the feelings produced by heroin. Of course, every addiction is unique, but the root of these is often traumatic experiences, mental health, or family dynamics. To help with these drug counselors may guide you through dialectical behavioral therapy, which helps you come to terms with and ultimately accept painful parts of your self or your past. DBT often involves strategies to turn shame into forward momentum and self-actualization. Click here for more information on DBT Family Therapy can be used to treat problems with family members, heal old problems, and develop new healthy behavioral patterns or relationship dynamics. Family therapy can also help your entire family unit support your sobriety just by teaching them more about addiction. It's key in helping build a home-based sobriety support unit. Click here to learn about our Family Therapy Program. Finally, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based therapy designed to, first, identify addiction-related thoughts or feelings, and create customized behaviors capable of pivoting away from those thoughts and feelings towards healthier ones. CBT believes that thoughts, feelings, and actions are all connected to each other. Thus, changing one can affect the rest.  Click here to read more about CBT Getting Over Heroin: The idea of a loved one being addicted to heroin can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, heroin addiction is very treatable, so if you believe someone you love is using it, you should plan to have a conversation about getting them help. If you need help with any of this, we can guide you. Give us a call at 855-202-2138.  Look at what former patients and other parents have said on Rehabs.com, Yelp, or Google. Our five-year success rates are available. See the results for yourself. We have video interviews with former patients and their parents, before and after clips of patients, and success stories.  Important info when getting sober:ANHEDONIA | The Feeling of Blahhhh Do you feel a lack of joy when you do things that should give you pleasure? Lean About Anhedonia in Early Recovery POST ACUTE WITHDRAWAL | PAWS Got sober and now you feel depressed, irritable and some anxiety? It could be PAWS; a common and temporary condition as your brain and body heal.

OPIOID ADDICTION “Opioid” is a general term that includes all natural and synthetic versions of opiates (substances derived from the opium poppy plant). Opioids include both heroin and prescription painkillers. Like all drugs, opioids attach to the neurotransmitters in the brain -- specifically the dopamine neurotransmitters. Dopamine is responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward. Natural opioids are produced in our bodies. These natural opioids bind to endorphin neurotransmitters. Endorphins block the brain’s stress and pain receptors, causing feelings of euphoria. This is why opioids work to relieve pain. The powerful euphoria produced by opioids release cannot be attained by a natural release of endorphins. The only way to re-experience the rush is to use more, which quickly lead to addiction.{{base64content "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" }}PRESCRIPTION OPIOID ADDICTION Many people who become addicted to opioids start with legitimate prescriptions. Unfortunately, the nature of these drugs easily lead to addiction. Opioids are widely prescribed for pain management connected with surgery or an injury. The most commonly prescribed opioids include: Codeine Morphine Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet) Hydrocodone (Vicodin) Methadone Fentanyl As tolerance builds, users are forced to take more and more opioids to achieve the desired effect. Physical and psychological addiction soon follow. Tolerance never “levels out,” so users continue to need increasing doses of opioids to function. This phenomenon is a common contributor to opioid overdoses. SYMPTOMS OF OPIOID ADDICTION Opioid addiction has both physical and behavioral symptoms. If you notice any of the following in a loved one, they may need help: Intermittent euphoria Rapidly changing moods Getting numerous prescriptions from different doctors Financial problems Isolation Confusion Nodding off and drowsiness Shallow breathing Small pupils Opioid addiction substantially impacts your health - physical health, emotional health, and financial health. Maintaining the addiction becomes the most important thing in life -- many opioid users resort to crime and eventually start using illegal street drugs like heroin, which are cheaper ways to achieve the same high. TREATMENT FOR OPIOID ADDICTION At Tree House Recovery, we don’t simply address the symptoms of addiction. Our eight interconnected modalities work together to heal you as a whole person. Our highly adaptive program is designed to create lasting recovery for suffering from opioid addictions. To take the first steps in your recovery, call us 24/7 at (855) 202-2138. UNDERSTANDING OPIOID ADDICTION Being familiar with the modes of use, street names, and signs of opioid addiction can allow you to identify when it is a problem. If you suspect that someone close to you is abusing opioids, call us anytime at (855) 202-2138. OPIOID STREET NAMES Codeine: Cody, Cs, Purple, Schoolboy, Sizzurp, Syrup, T-3, Lean Hydrocodone: Lorris, Norco, Viko, Vikes, Watsons Methadone: Done, Dollie, Wafers Oxycodone: Blues, OC, O, Percs, Roxies, Oxy 30s, Oxy 40s, Oxy 80s Suboxone(Buprenorphine): Bupes, Oranges, Stops, Stop Signs, Subs {{base64content "<div class="x-text"  ><h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Codependency Symptoms:  </strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: left"><strong>Are you addicted to your child or partner? </strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependency is not a brain disorder but it is an addiction. Not to a substance but to a person. And like any addiction, codependency includes a persistent and uncontrollable compulsion to act in ways that hurt you and the people you love just like people in active addiction. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">The easiest way to understand this is to see how some of the symptoms, behaviors, and feelings of codependency are similar to addiction. </span></p>
<p><b>Symptoms: </b><span style="font-weight: 400">Physical or emotional symptoms of codependency and addiction include:</span></p>
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<p><b></b><b><span style="font-weight: 400">More drugs or alcohol are required to produce the same effect; AND more toxic behavior is required to produce a negative reaction from codependents compared to before. </span></b></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person tries and fails to control how much they drink or do drugs; AND a codependent tries and fails to control their behavior towards the person.</span></b></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person denies their problem by rationalizing their actions.</span></b></p>
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<h4><b>Craving: </b></h4>
<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person feels a deep physical and mental need to use substances; AND a codependent feels a deep mental longing for the person.  </span></b></p>
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<h4><b>Compulsion: </b></h4>
<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person uses substances compulsively despite the consequences it creates in their lives; AND a codependent feels compelled to act irrationally despite consequences it might create for themselves.</span></b></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Some</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">actions common for addiction and codependency are: </span></p>
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<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person downplays the consequences of their actions; AND a codependent downplays the negative influence of this person  </span></b></p>
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<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person lies about the true nature of their addiction so that they can continue using. AND a codependent lies to others to enable the person’s behavior and/or their own.</span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: He was too drunk to go to work so I called his boss and lied for him. I lie to my friends about how much time we spend together. </span></li>
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<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person hides their substance use to avoid shame or intervention. AND a codependent keeps things about the person secret to avoid shame. </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: My mom thinks I am doing so well. I hope she doesn’t find my drugs.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: He was doing so well last week. I hope nobody finds out he blacked out last night. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h5 style="padding-left: 40px"><b>Euphoric Recall: </b></h5>
<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person romanticizes the feeling of using drugs or alcohol. AND a codependent romanticizes the feelings back when things were better rather than focusing on how things are. </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I would love to feel that way again. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I miss the way things used to be with us. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h6 style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #3366ff"><strong><a href="http://treehouserecovery.com/codependency-symptoms-behaviors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #3366ff">See the full list of behaviors here </a></strong></span></h6>
<h5><b>Feelings: </b></h5>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Some emotions caused by addiction and codependency are:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><b></b>Sadness</li>
<li>Disappointment</li>
<li>Guilt</li>
<li>Fear</li>
<li>Shame</li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
</div>
" }}SNIFFING OPIOIDS Opioid pills are commonly snorted. Signs of this include rolled-up dollars, mirrors covered with powder, and partially burnt straws. SHOOTING OPIOIDS Opioids can also be shot (used intravenously). Red flags include “track marks”, burnt or bent spoons, and q-tips with missing cotton. EATING OPIOIDS Because many opioids come as pills, they can easily be abused orally. Warning signs include running out of prescriptions opioids early. SMOKING OPIOIDS Opioids are often smoked using tinfoil. Evidence of this includes hollowed-out pens, partially melted straws, and missing spoons. More Addiction Resources

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS When taken as directed by a physician, prescription drugs can be beneficial for any number of symptoms or conditions. However, when abused, prescription drugs can be as dangerous as any illegal substances. The misconception that they are safer may, in fact, make them even more deadly. Recently, prescription drug addiction in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, around 2 million Americans aged 12 and over were addicted to prescription pills in 2015. This increase is directly related to the increase in heroin use, as many users switch to heroin after developing an addiction to prescription drugs.{{base64content "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" }} WHICH PRESCRIPTIONS ARE ABUSED? There are many prescription drugs with abuse potential, but they fall into three basic categories: Opioids: Designed to address pain, these drugs are extremely addictive even when taken as prescribed. The most commonly prescribed opioids include Vicodin, OxyContin, and Fentanyl. Read more about opioids here. Stimulants: Stimulants increase energy levels and allow users to accomplish tasks faster. Commonly prescribed stimulants include Ritalin and Adderall. Stimulants are often prescribed to address attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to help with focus in school or work. Depressants: Depressants include benzodiazepines like Valium or Xanax. They are used primarily for sleep disorders and to treat anxiety. These drugs are especially dangerous to withdrawal from, as they can cause deadly seizures. SIGNS OF PRESCRIPTION ABUSE Because there are many types of prescription drugs, their symptoms vary. However, the following signs may indicate a problem: Using more than prescribed Tolerance (using more and more to achieve the same effect) Excuses why the prescription is gone or more is needed Appointments with multiple doctors for the same issue Stealing or asking for prescription drugs from others Filling prescriptions over the internet Behavioral changes the involve sleep or mood are common, especially when prescriptions run out. If you notice any of these signs, it is essential to seek help immediately. Death resulting from overdoses or withdrawal is especially common with prescription pills. There were over 20,000 prescription pain reliever deaths in 2015 alone. TREATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ADDICTION Many prescription drugs are too dangerous to overcome without professional help. Medical detox before treatment is often required. Never stop taking your prescriptions without consulting a doctor. At Tree House Recovery, our treatment is designed to build sustainable recovery for men suffering from prescription drug addiction. Our program is fully individualized to meet your specific needs. TO learn more, please call us 24/7 at (855) 202-2138. UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Differentiating between legitimate prescription drug use and abuse can be difficult. Effects of prescription drugs depend on the substance being used and the individual. However, being familiar with the ways that prescription drugs are used, their street names, and the signs of addiction can help you determine if there is a problem. PRESCRIPTION DRUG STREET NAMES Barbiturates (These include: Amytal, Luminal, Nembutal): Barb, Down, Yellow Benzodiazepines (These include: Ativan, Klonopin, Valium, Xanax): Bar, Benzo, Vallie, Vitamin V, Xan, Xanie Opioids: Visit our opioid page Stimulants (These include: Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin, Vyvanse): Addy, Amp, Dexie, Pep, Speed, Ups {{base64content "<div class="x-text"  ><h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Codependency Symptoms:  </strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: left"><strong>Are you addicted to your child or partner? </strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependency is not a brain disorder but it is an addiction. Not to a substance but to a person. And like any addiction, codependency includes a persistent and uncontrollable compulsion to act in ways that hurt you and the people you love just like people in active addiction. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">The easiest way to understand this is to see how some of the symptoms, behaviors, and feelings of codependency are similar to addiction. </span></p>
<p><b>Symptoms: </b><span style="font-weight: 400">Physical or emotional symptoms of codependency and addiction include:</span></p>
<h4><b>Increased tolerance: </b></h4>
<p><b></b><b><span style="font-weight: 400">More drugs or alcohol are required to produce the same effect; AND more toxic behavior is required to produce a negative reaction from codependents compared to before. </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I have to drink twice as much as I used to get drunk</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I used to get upset when he yelled at me, but it doesn’t bother me anymore. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Loss of Control: </b></h4>
<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person tries and fails to control how much they drink or do drugs; AND a codependent tries and fails to control their behavior towards the person.</span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I only intended to have 1 drink, but I drank so much I blacked out. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I said I&#8217;d kick him out if he came home drunk, but I ended up apologizing instead. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Denial: </b></h4>
<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person denies their problem by rationalizing their actions.</span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: Everybody drinks, I don’t have a problem. Without alcohol, I can’t be social.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I am helping him, he needs me. Without me, he would lose his job. Things will get better. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Craving: </b></h4>
<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person feels a deep physical and mental need to use substances; AND a codependent feels a deep mental longing for the person.  </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: My body aches if I go too long without a drink. All I can think about is going home and getting drunk. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: He’s all I think about. When he’s not around I ache for him. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Compulsion: </b></h4>
<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person uses substances compulsively despite the consequences it creates in their lives; AND a codependent feels compelled to act irrationally despite consequences it might create for themselves.</span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I told myself I wasn&#8217;t going to drink but I ended up stealing money to buy alcohol.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I went through his phone, I ate to make myself feel better, I left work early to go get him something. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4></h4>
<h6 style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><a href="http://treehouserecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Codependency-Worksheet-Tree-House-Recovery.pdf" target="_blank" style="color: #0000ff" rel="noopener"><strong>See the full list of symptoms here</strong></a></span></h6>
<h4></h4>
<h4><b>Behaviors: </b></h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Some</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">actions common for addiction and codependency are: </span></p>
<h5 style="padding-left: 40px"><b>Minimizing: </b></h5>
<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person downplays the consequences of their actions; AND a codependent downplays the negative influence of this person  </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: Drinking has barely affected my job. Things are fine. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I’ve lost a lot of my friends but now I have time for the people who matter. Things are fine.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h5 style="padding-left: 40px"><b>Sneaking/Lying: </b></h5>
<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person lies about the true nature of their addiction so that they can continue using. AND a codependent lies to others to enable the person’s behavior and/or their own.</span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I lied about spending the night at a friend’s house (or working late) so that I could go drinking without anyone knowing. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: He was too drunk to go to work so I called his boss and lied for him. I lie to my friends about how much time we spend together. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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</ul>
<h5 style="padding-left: 40px"><b>Hiding and secrets: </b></h5>
<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person hides their substance use to avoid shame or intervention. AND a codependent keeps things about the person secret to avoid shame. </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: My mom thinks I am doing so well. I hope she doesn’t find my drugs.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: He was doing so well last week. I hope nobody finds out he blacked out last night. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h5 style="padding-left: 40px"><b>Euphoric Recall: </b></h5>
<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person romanticizes the feeling of using drugs or alcohol. AND a codependent romanticizes the feelings back when things were better rather than focusing on how things are. </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I would love to feel that way again. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I miss the way things used to be with us. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h6 style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #3366ff"><strong><a href="http://treehouserecovery.com/codependency-symptoms-behaviors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #3366ff">See the full list of behaviors here </a></strong></span></h6>
<h5><b>Feelings: </b></h5>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Some emotions caused by addiction and codependency are:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><b></b>Sadness</li>
<li>Disappointment</li>
<li>Guilt</li>
<li>Fear</li>
<li>Shame</li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
</div>
" }}SMOKING PRESCRIPTIONS Prescription pills are commonly smoked. Signs of this include burnt tinfoil, hollowed-out pens, rolled up bills, or straws. SHOOTING PRESCRIPTIONS Many prescription drugs are also shot (injected). This is usually performed using a spoon and cotton to prepare the drug. EATING PRESCRIPTIONS Prescription drugs are commonly abused orally. Red flags for abuse include empty pill bottles and numerous prescriptions. SNIFFING PRESCRIPTIONS Sniffing (snorting) is an extremely common way to abuse prescription drugs. This is usually done with a pen or straw. More Addiction Resources

CRACK ADDICTION Crack gained national fame during the 1980s when its abuse reached epidemic proportions. Although media attention has since shifted to other substances, an estimated 432,000 Americans still abused crack in 2016. Contrary to many popular depictions, crack is used by people of all genders, races, ages, and socio-economic backgrounds. Crack can be found nearly anywhere in the United States. Crack addiction can have diar effects and it is essential to seek treatment as quickly as possible.{{base64content "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" }} WHAT IS CRACK? Crack is made by chemically altering cocaine into a “base,” or smokeable form. This process is simple and is often done by users and street dealers. Crack is a purer form of cocaine, however, dealers often “cut” crack with substances similar in appearance to increase their profits. This poses a danger to users, as it is nearly impossible to know what substances have been added. Because smoking crack cocaine allows the drug to be absorbed faster, it creates a fast and intense high. This high lasts less than ten minutes, and leaves users with an intense comedown. This short duration results in extreme cravings. Users will often smoke more and more to avoid the effects wearing off. In effect, users develop tolerances and dependencies quicker than with most substances. HOW DOES CRACK IMPACT THE BRAIN? Crack creates a fast-acting euphoria that increases alertness and reduces inhibitions. When crack is smoked, a chemical called dopamine is released in the brain. Dopamine is responsible for reward and pleasure, and its release creates crack’s characteristic rush. Dopamine is naturally released when we perform pleasurable activities, such as spending time with friends or eating. Releasing Dopamine is one of the ways our brains tell us that behavior is good and should be repeated. In effect, when the chemical is artificially released during crack use, it reinforces the behavior, tricking users into thinking that crack use is a positive behavior. Over time, those addicted to crack no longer get the same pleasure from natural dopamine levels. Things that once made them feel joy no longer have the same impact because they do not release as much dopamine as the drug. You may notice that things that once made you feel good no longer have the same effect because your brain needs the rush of drugs. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF CRACK ADDICTION? Crack use is accompanied by specific signs. If you suspect that someone close to you is abusing or addicted to crack, there are certain areas to focus on. First, look for behavioral changes. People under the influence of crack may act manic and unpredictable. They often talk too quickly, seem inappropriately upbeat, and are easily distracted. Physical signs, such as dilated pupils, twitching, and shortness of breath are also characteristic of crack addiction. Signs of abuse or addiction may include: Noticeable mood swings Loss of interest in past hobbies Intense depression Aggressive behavior Unmanageability Blisters and burns on the fingers or lips Financial issues Legal difficulties If you notice any of these signs in yourself or a loved one, it may be time to seek help. Crack addiction can result in catastrophic effects - lost careers, finances , relationships, and more as users abandon their former lives in search of more drugs. Professional treatment is the safest and most effective way to constructively detox and recover from addiction to crack cocaine.{{base64content "<div class="x-text"  ><h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Codependency Symptoms:  </strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: left"><strong>Are you addicted to your child or partner? </strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependency is not a brain disorder but it is an addiction. Not to a substance but to a person. And like any addiction, codependency includes a persistent and uncontrollable compulsion to act in ways that hurt you and the people you love just like people in active addiction. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">The easiest way to understand this is to see how some of the symptoms, behaviors, and feelings of codependency are similar to addiction. </span></p>
<p><b>Symptoms: </b><span style="font-weight: 400">Physical or emotional symptoms of codependency and addiction include:</span></p>
<h4><b>Increased tolerance: </b></h4>
<p><b></b><b><span style="font-weight: 400">More drugs or alcohol are required to produce the same effect; AND more toxic behavior is required to produce a negative reaction from codependents compared to before. </span></b></p>
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<li style="list-style-type: none">
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I have to drink twice as much as I used to get drunk</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I used to get upset when he yelled at me, but it doesn’t bother me anymore. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Loss of Control: </b></h4>
<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person tries and fails to control how much they drink or do drugs; AND a codependent tries and fails to control their behavior towards the person.</span></b></p>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type: none">
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<li style="list-style-type: none">
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<li style="list-style-type: none">
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I only intended to have 1 drink, but I drank so much I blacked out. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I said I&#8217;d kick him out if he came home drunk, but I ended up apologizing instead. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Denial: </b></h4>
<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person denies their problem by rationalizing their actions.</span></b></p>
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<li style="list-style-type: none">
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: Everybody drinks, I don’t have a problem. Without alcohol, I can’t be social.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I am helping him, he needs me. Without me, he would lose his job. Things will get better. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Craving: </b></h4>
<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person feels a deep physical and mental need to use substances; AND a codependent feels a deep mental longing for the person.  </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: My body aches if I go too long without a drink. All I can think about is going home and getting drunk. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: He’s all I think about. When he’s not around I ache for him. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Compulsion: </b></h4>
<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person uses substances compulsively despite the consequences it creates in their lives; AND a codependent feels compelled to act irrationally despite consequences it might create for themselves.</span></b></p>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type: none">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type: none">
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I told myself I wasn&#8217;t going to drink but I ended up stealing money to buy alcohol.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I went through his phone, I ate to make myself feel better, I left work early to go get him something. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4></h4>
<h6 style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><a href="http://treehouserecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Codependency-Worksheet-Tree-House-Recovery.pdf" target="_blank" style="color: #0000ff" rel="noopener"><strong>See the full list of symptoms here</strong></a></span></h6>
<h4></h4>
<h4><b>Behaviors: </b></h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Some</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">actions common for addiction and codependency are: </span></p>
<h5 style="padding-left: 40px"><b>Minimizing: </b></h5>
<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person downplays the consequences of their actions; AND a codependent downplays the negative influence of this person  </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: Drinking has barely affected my job. Things are fine. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I’ve lost a lot of my friends but now I have time for the people who matter. Things are fine.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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</ul>
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</ul>
<h5 style="padding-left: 40px"><b>Sneaking/Lying: </b></h5>
<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person lies about the true nature of their addiction so that they can continue using. AND a codependent lies to others to enable the person’s behavior and/or their own.</span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I lied about spending the night at a friend’s house (or working late) so that I could go drinking without anyone knowing. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: He was too drunk to go to work so I called his boss and lied for him. I lie to my friends about how much time we spend together. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h5 style="padding-left: 40px"><b>Hiding and secrets: </b></h5>
<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person hides their substance use to avoid shame or intervention. AND a codependent keeps things about the person secret to avoid shame. </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: My mom thinks I am doing so well. I hope she doesn’t find my drugs.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: He was doing so well last week. I hope nobody finds out he blacked out last night. </span></li>
</ul>
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</ul>
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</ul>
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<h5 style="padding-left: 40px"><b>Euphoric Recall: </b></h5>
<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person romanticizes the feeling of using drugs or alcohol. AND a codependent romanticizes the feelings back when things were better rather than focusing on how things are. </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I would love to feel that way again. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I miss the way things used to be with us. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h6 style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #3366ff"><strong><a href="http://treehouserecovery.com/codependency-symptoms-behaviors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #3366ff">See the full list of behaviors here </a></strong></span></h6>
<h5><b>Feelings: </b></h5>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Some emotions caused by addiction and codependency are:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><b></b>Sadness</li>
<li>Disappointment</li>
<li>Guilt</li>
<li>Fear</li>
<li>Shame</li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
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" }}PARAPHERNALIACrack pipes are easy to spot. These glass tubes are often stuffed with steel wool and will often be cracked and covered in burn marks. UNMANAGEABILITYCrack addiction is often accompanied by the inability to manage daily tasks. Neglecting chores declining hygiene are often red flags. MOOD SWINGSCrack addiction is often accompanied by intense highs and lows. Periods of euphoria followed by depression are warning signs. SLEEP ISSUESWhen under the influence, crack users rarely sleep. These periods are often followed by a crash that consists of days of sleep. HOW IS CRACK ADDICTION TREATED? With the right treatment, crack addiction is very treatable. At Tree House Recovery, we provide holistic, individualized care that including addiction education, individual therapy, writing therapy, and fitness therapy. We treat the whole person in order to give our clients the strength to find lasting recovery. Tree House Recovery has great success because we don’t simply treat the addiction. We teach the tools necessary for our clients to manage their addiction by themselves. We replace self-destruction with healthy habits and life skills. CALL TREE HOUSE RECOVERY TODAY Tree House Recovery is a men’s addiction treatment center located in Costa Mesa, California. We provide sustainable recovery treatment to any man who needs it. To learn more, contact us as soon as you are ready. Don’t wait to reach out -- call the Tree House admissions team today at (855) 202-2138.More Addiction Resources

COCAINE ADDICTION Cocaine, often referred to as “coke,” is made from the coca plant. Indigenous South Americans historically used the plant as an anesthetic and stimulant. Evidence that coca leaves were used can be traced back as far as ancient Peruvian civilizations. In the 19th century, chemists found that the chemical responsible for coca’s effects could be isolated. The result, cocaine, quickly gained traction for medical use as an anaesthetic. A lack of restrictions on early cocaine led to its use in a many over-the-counter products, such as elixirs and supplements. Cocaine gained popularity as a recreational drug among people of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Cocaine’s addictive nature soon became apparent. Eventually, the United States classified it as a Schedule II substance, meaning it has some medical use but a high potential for addiction. With an estimated 1.9 million users in 2016 alone, cocaine remains one of America’s most abused drugs.{{base64content "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" }} WHAT IS COCAINE? Today’s coke has little in common with the coca leaves chewed in South America. A higher concentration creates more dramatic highs which, in turn, creates more intense cravings and makes it more addictive. Cocaine is often sold as a powder. It can also be found in “rock” form as crack cocaine. Coke can be injected, snorted, smoked, or eaten. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health in 2016, cocaine is primarily used by those between the ages of 18 and 25. COCAINE & THE BRAIN Coke is a stimulant. This means that it speeds up processes in the brain. Cocaine increases the brain’s production of a dopamine, a neurotransmitter. Dopamine is responsible for reward and pleasure. Cocaine creates an artificial surge of dopamine that makes users energetic, sociable, and happy. The artificially high amounts of dopamine released from cocaine often make the brain’s natural dopamine production pale in comparison. As users become accustomed to these elevated levels, they often lose interest in things that used to bring them joy. For these reasons, cocaine is one of the most addictive substances available. Cocaine is often accompanied by a host of other physical effects. Because the drug suppresses appetite, addiction can lead to weight loss and malnutrition. Coke also increases the speed at which the heart beats, which eventually leads to high blood pressure, weak blood vessels and a higher risk of heart disease. Cocaine use can be fatal in the case of an overdose. Finally, a host of issues can result from the mode of ingestion, be it snorting, shooting, or smoking the drug. SIGNS OF COCAINE ADDICTION There are numerous signs of cocaine use that may help you determine if a love one is addicted. Behavioral changes, such as changes in interests, friends, and personality, usually occur first. Fluctuations in energy levels, dilated pupils, and a decreased attention span are also indications of use. More signs include: Lack of responsibility Unreliability Nosebleeds Financial troubles Fast weight loss Legal issues If you recognize any of these signs in yourself or a loved one, reach out for help right away. It is never too late to heal from cocaine addiction. Professional treatment is available and can help you find a healthy, happy life free from cocaine.{{base64content "<div class="x-text"  ><h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Codependency Symptoms:  </strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: left"><strong>Are you addicted to your child or partner? </strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependency is not a brain disorder but it is an addiction. Not to a substance but to a person. And like any addiction, codependency includes a persistent and uncontrollable compulsion to act in ways that hurt you and the people you love just like people in active addiction. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">The easiest way to understand this is to see how some of the symptoms, behaviors, and feelings of codependency are similar to addiction. </span></p>
<p><b>Symptoms: </b><span style="font-weight: 400">Physical or emotional symptoms of codependency and addiction include:</span></p>
<h4><b>Increased tolerance: </b></h4>
<p><b></b><b><span style="font-weight: 400">More drugs or alcohol are required to produce the same effect; AND more toxic behavior is required to produce a negative reaction from codependents compared to before. </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I have to drink twice as much as I used to get drunk</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I used to get upset when he yelled at me, but it doesn’t bother me anymore. </span></li>
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<h4><b>Loss of Control: </b></h4>
<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person tries and fails to control how much they drink or do drugs; AND a codependent tries and fails to control their behavior towards the person.</span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I only intended to have 1 drink, but I drank so much I blacked out. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I said I&#8217;d kick him out if he came home drunk, but I ended up apologizing instead. </span></li>
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<h4><b>Denial: </b></h4>
<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person denies their problem by rationalizing their actions.</span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: Everybody drinks, I don’t have a problem. Without alcohol, I can’t be social.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I am helping him, he needs me. Without me, he would lose his job. Things will get better. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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<h4><b>Craving: </b></h4>
<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person feels a deep physical and mental need to use substances; AND a codependent feels a deep mental longing for the person.  </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: My body aches if I go too long without a drink. All I can think about is going home and getting drunk. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: He’s all I think about. When he’s not around I ache for him. </span></li>
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<h4><b>Compulsion: </b></h4>
<p><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person uses substances compulsively despite the consequences it creates in their lives; AND a codependent feels compelled to act irrationally despite consequences it might create for themselves.</span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I told myself I wasn&#8217;t going to drink but I ended up stealing money to buy alcohol.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I went through his phone, I ate to make myself feel better, I left work early to go get him something. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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<h4></h4>
<h6 style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #0000ff"><a href="http://treehouserecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Codependency-Worksheet-Tree-House-Recovery.pdf" target="_blank" style="color: #0000ff" rel="noopener"><strong>See the full list of symptoms here</strong></a></span></h6>
<h4></h4>
<h4><b>Behaviors: </b></h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Some</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">actions common for addiction and codependency are: </span></p>
<h5 style="padding-left: 40px"><b>Minimizing: </b></h5>
<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person downplays the consequences of their actions; AND a codependent downplays the negative influence of this person  </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: Drinking has barely affected my job. Things are fine. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I’ve lost a lot of my friends but now I have time for the people who matter. Things are fine.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h5 style="padding-left: 40px"><b>Sneaking/Lying: </b></h5>
<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person lies about the true nature of their addiction so that they can continue using. AND a codependent lies to others to enable the person’s behavior and/or their own.</span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I lied about spending the night at a friend’s house (or working late) so that I could go drinking without anyone knowing. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: He was too drunk to go to work so I called his boss and lied for him. I lie to my friends about how much time we spend together. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h5 style="padding-left: 40px"><b>Hiding and secrets: </b></h5>
<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person hides their substance use to avoid shame or intervention. AND a codependent keeps things about the person secret to avoid shame. </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: My mom thinks I am doing so well. I hope she doesn’t find my drugs.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: He was doing so well last week. I hope nobody finds out he blacked out last night. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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</ul>
<h5 style="padding-left: 40px"><b>Euphoric Recall: </b></h5>
<p style="padding-left: 40px"><b><span style="font-weight: 400">A person romanticizes the feeling of using drugs or alcohol. AND a codependent romanticizes the feelings back when things were better rather than focusing on how things are. </span></b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Addiction: I would love to feel that way again. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Codependent: I miss the way things used to be with us. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
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<h6 style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #3366ff"><strong><a href="http://treehouserecovery.com/codependency-symptoms-behaviors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #3366ff">See the full list of behaviors here </a></strong></span></h6>
<h5><b>Feelings: </b></h5>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Some emotions caused by addiction and codependency are:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><b></b>Sadness</li>
<li>Disappointment</li>
<li>Guilt</li>
<li>Fear</li>
<li>Shame</li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
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" }}PARAPHERNALIACocaine is most often snorted. Rolled up bills, powder residue, and razor blades are all signs of cocaine use. UNMANAGEABILITYAddiction robs users of their ability to manage simple daily tasks. Poor hygiene is a common warning sign. SLEEPBecause cocaine is a stimulant, users rarely sleep when high. These binges are often followed by long periods of sleep. MOODCocaine use creates periods of euphoria that are followed by depressive "crashes." Mood swings are red flags for addiction. TREATING COCAINE ADDICTION Effective treatment is available and can help you heal. Tree House Recovery offers a combination of cutting-edge therapies that heal the whole person. Our model provides an individualized treatment, which includes talk therapy, yoga and fitness therapy, writing therapy and more. We teach our clients important life skills that allow them to take control of their addiction long after graduation. CONTACT TREE HOUSE RECOVERY Tree House Recovery in Costa Mesa, California is an addiction treatment center for men with addiction to drugs or alcohol. Our program offers holistic and sustainable recovery that truly heals. We treat addictions to all substances, including cocaine. To learn whether Tree House is the right fit for you or your loved one, call us today. Our admissions team is available 24/7 at (855) 202-2138.More Addiction Resources