Cairo, 2 February 2012

ANHRI released today issue No. 46 of Wasla under the main title “2012 competes and makes dreams come true”. In the main blog entry entitled “The peasant died Edward… and so did patience”, the editor calls on the step-down of the Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF), and power handover as soon as possible because Egyptian are staring to run out of patience, as he put it.

The issue includes a number of blog entries by Arab bloggers, some of them are:

* Conversations with “honorable citizens”

* 24 January 2011

* Dear Youssef Shahin, the revolution continues

* Look how I will make disturb you!

* al-Mahdy and al-Turaby… a state of anxiety

* The late Ahmed al-Matarna will not be the Jordanian Bouazizi, as the fire reached a whole people

* A Jordanian jailed for two years because he torched a picture of the king

* In Saudi Arabia, when will the government say I have understood you?

* No country for old men

The issue also includes a group of blog entries in English and a caricature on the first anniversary of the revolution.

ANHRI will distribute the issue today and you can get a PDF copy by clicking on this link:

wasla.anhri.net

Arabic Network For Human Rights Information

The Right Fit

You will be able to choose the sort of facility you want to stay in. For example, you may want to stay with others in the same age group as yourself or you may not want to stay in a mixed sex clinic. But one thing that all clinics will have in common is the comfortable and peaceful surroundings where you will be made to feel at home and receive all the help and encouragement you need.

Levels Of Care

The staff is trained specially to help you overcome your addictions and recognize what leads to you craving drugs in the first place. You could receive help if your problem has reached an extent that has made you lose your home or job. Training will be provided to help you secure employment once you leave, and you can also receive help and advise with your housing situation.

Your Surroundings

The clinic where you stay during your treatment will have all the comforts you can expect to make your stay more pleasant and help you overcome your drug problem. The staff has been specially trained to give you lots of encouragement to help you change your ways. Your family can also receive advice on the best way to help you during your stay and once you leave the clinic.

Different Treatments

Different types of treatment are available. There are some clinics that take a holistic approach to addiction problems and you could benefit from receiving some alternative therapies. This could be reflexology, massage or acupuncture. These techniques can help you cope with the stress that sometimes makes you want to give in to your cravings.

More Help

You will also receive drug group counseling to help you cope. You may be asked to sit in a group with other patients and you can share your experiences and support each other. Speaking with other people will make you realize that you are not alone. The staff is also there for you day and night should you need any extra support or feel vulnerable at any time.

Psychiatric Help

Sometimes, drug addictions can lead to mental health problems. Or it could be the other way around and mental health problems could have contributed to your dependence problem. The professional medical personnel you will meet during your stay in rehab will give you all the help you need, including psychiatric help and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Symptoms

There are common symptoms and signs that will indicate that an individual needs to enter a rehabilitation center for alcoholism. One of the most notable symptoms of abuse is a behavioral symptom. A person who continues to drink after their drinking habits have caused a significant upset to their life is likely abusing alcohol. For example, if an individual misses work or is in an accident because of their drinking yet continues the behavior, they likely have a dependence to this drug. Other behavioral symptoms include neglect of other daily activities such as work and social activities and lack of control over the drinking behavior.

Increased Tolerance

There are many physical symptoms of dependence as well. One of the earliest symptoms is an ever-increasing tolerance. The more an individual drinks, the higher their tolerance becomes. Larger quantities are needed to feel the effects. Tremors are also an indication of addiction. Some patients may also experience visual and auditory hallucinations.

Detox

Before starting a rehabilitation program, many people require detox. In many cases, detox must be undertaken in a medical environment. The severity of the detox will depend on how sever the dependence is. When someone is physically addicted to a substance, be it drugs or alcohol, the deprivation of the substance can result in withdrawal symptoms. In some cases, these symptoms can be severe and even life threatening.

Detox Symptoms

Many patients are fearful of the detox symptoms and for this reason, some patients put off entering a recovery program. There are qualified centers that take great care in making the process as easy as possible for the patient. They commonly rehydrate the patient as well as replenish electrolytes. It is very common for an alcohol dependent person to be dehydrated. Patients are also given drugs to ease the symptoms including barbiturates, ethanol in low doses, and benzodiazepines.

Methodology

The rehabilitation facilities offer various programs but there are some things that most facilities have in common. The staff usually consists of counselors and psychologists as well as other medical professionals. They closely monitor the patients to be sure that they are not in danger of relapsing and to insure that they get the best care.

Important Aspects

During the alcohol detox process, the patients stick to a strict schedule of rest, recovery and therapy. When the patient is stable and out of the detox process, they can start dealing with their behavioral issues. With the help of psychiatrists, they can begin the healing process. They will also stick to a healthy diet to replenish the nutrients they have lost.

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