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Learning Disabilities Masterpost

At the end of every section there will be a soundcloud link, where you will find a recorded voice reading what I wrote.

EDIT: classification and terminology are based on my country and bound to american translation. They may be different where you live. Thank you to @captainbluebear for pointing this out. 

General Info

What are learning disabilities?

Learning disabilities (LD) are difficulties in several areas of functioning. People with LD may experience troubles with letters - writing, reading; numbers - recognizing digits, calculating, measuring, timing; spacial recognition; languages, sounds, and visual procession. They're not exactly separate disabilities: they're more like different kinds and manifestations of a same disability.

LDs have nothing to do with cognitive disabilities, or under-average QI.  

What causes them?

LDs are congenital (from birth), and their cause is not yet clear. What we know is that the brain of people with LDs is peculiar is some areas, but we don't know why. 

Accidents or illnesses can cause similar conditions, but not LDs, which are developmental disorders (thank you to @actuallydyspraxic for this correction).

What kind of learning disabilities exist?

Learning disabilities include:

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)

Dyscalculia

Dyslexia

Dysgraphia

Dyspraxia

Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities

Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)

Condition that adversely affects how sounds that travel through the ear are processed or interpreted by the brain. Individuals with APD do not recognize subtle differences between sounds in words, even when the sounds are loud and clear enough to be heard. They can also find it difficult to tell where sounds are coming from, to make sense of the order of sounds, or to block out competing background noises.

Dyscalculia

Affects a person’s ability to understand numbers and learn math facts. Individuals with this type of LD may also have poor comprehension of math symbols, may struggle with memorizing and organizing numbers, have difficulty telling time, or have trouble with counting and measures.

Dyslexia

Affects reading and related language-based processing skills. The severity can differ in each individual but can affect reading fluency, decoding, reading comprehension, recall, writing, spelling, and sometimes speech.

Dysgraphia

Affects a person’s handwriting ability and fine motor skills. Problems may include illegible handwriting, inconsistent spacing, poor spatial planning on paper, poor spelling, and difficulty composing writing as well as thinking and writing at the same time.

Dyspraxia

Disorder that is characterized by difficulty in muscle control, which causes problems with movement and coordination, language and speech, and can affect learning.

Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities

Disorder which is usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial and social skills. Typically, an individual with NLD (or NVLD) has trouble interpreting nonverbal cues like facial expressions or body language, and may have poor coordination.

Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit

Disorder that affects the understanding of information that a person sees, or the ability to draw or copy. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination.

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Useful links

Understood: a website dedicated to learning and attention issues. In English and Spanish. It helps you find personalized recommendations, let you chat with an expert or join a discussion, and, what I find most interesting, recreates the experience of someone with learning disabilities so that people who don't have them can understand us better. In addition, it lists various tips and articles, even on the legal side.

Learning Disabilities Checklist: if you're not sure whether you have a LD or not, this checklist may help clearing things up. Moreover, if you decide to see a professional, it's a useful document to show to them. It's a clear and organized statement of what you're experiencing, which could save time and avoid confusion, and even help with nervousness.  

YAKIToMe!: a free website that allows you to have whatever text you want read aloud. In English, Spanish, German, and French.

ToolsToGrow: a website that provides many useful tools for various LDs.

LearningAlly: a no-profit focused on helping people with print disabilities, including blindness, visual impairment, and dyslexia. Their main goal is to bypass text and create audiobooks and other useful aids.

ldonline: a website dedicated to educators and help them support people with learning disabilities better.

@hashtagld: comics about learning disabilities. Very relatable and often put a smile on my face or make me feel understood.

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)

Overview on APD: a nhs page which lists symptoms and other useful info.

AuditoryCenter: a website dedicated to APD, belonging to a small private practice specialized in assessment and treatment of this condition. Informative.

Resources for Adults with Auditory Processing Disorder: by Rambling Justice, a page dedicated to useful resources for people with APD. It features organizations, youtube videos, ways of finding other people with APD and captioned television, videos, and movies, and many other useful links.  

@brainhearingjumble and @thatcapdfeel: blogs dedicated to people with APD (and CAPD, central auditory processing disorder)

Dyscalculia

My world without numbers: by Line Rothmann. A TadTalk about what is like to have dyscalculia and how it is perceived by society.

Dyscalculia.org: a website dedicated to dyscalculia. It helps with finding tools, books, and news, explores the legal options, has a large section which focuses on college, and another with numerous infos on this condition, symptoms included.

Intmath: IntMath provides clear examples, relating things to the "real world", and interactive applets that allow the user to explore mathematical concepts. It's not specific for dyscalculic people, but it presents several tools which simplify math a lot.

@lets-talk-dyscalculia and @thisisdyscalculia: blogs dedicated to dyscalculia.

Dyslexia

Tips from Dyslexic Students for Dyslexic Students: a list of tips by people who get what it's like. Mostly young teenagers.

DyslexiaTalk and BeingDyslexic: forums for dyslexic people where you can share experiences, tips, and rants. In the second one you can interact with experts, too.

Dyslexiaida: website belonging to the International Dyslexia Association. Here you can find infos about dyslexia, statistics, success stories, publications, and other resources.

@thatdyslexiafeel and @this-dyslexicked-into-that: blogs dedicated to dyslexia.

Dysgraphia

Understanding dysgraphia: an overview on dysgraphia that includes the legal aspect. Also in Spanish.

Do It Afraid. Living with Dysgraphia: by Carla Lytle. A youtube video about personal experience with dysgraphia. It's a very intimate speech.

Dysgraphiahelp: website focused on dysgraphia. It has a page dedicated to resources, both online and physical.

@dysgraphicadult: blog dedicated to dysgraphia.

Dyspraxia

Dyspraxiausa, Dyspraxiafoundation, and Dyspraxia: 3 (three) websites dedicated to dyspraxia respectively in the USA, UK, and Ireland.

Dyspraxicadults and dyspraxicteens: forums dedicated to dyspraxic adults and teens, to share experiences and tips and have in general a good time.

Dyspraxia exercises: ideas and prompts for useful exercises on Pinterest.

@actuallydyspraxic and @thetumblingdyspraxic: blogs about dyspraxia.

Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities

NLDline: websites dedicated to Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities; includes possible co-morbid conditions. Various resources.

The Misunderstood Child: The Child With a Nonverbal Learning Disorder: a 17 (seventeen) pages dissertation on NLD.

What Does Nonverbal Learning Disorder Look Like in Adults?: an article that explains what NLD looks like in adults. Useful to feel understood and if you're wondering wether or not you have NLD.

@thatgirlwithnld​ and @thisnldlife​: blogs about NLD. The second doesn't update anymore but it's still a useful archive.

Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit

Visual Perceptual / Visual Motor Deficit Learning disability: a prezi presentation on this condition.

Visual Perception: a page dedicated to explaining the many aspects of visual perception and resources to help with every one of them.

VisionAndLearning: website that focuses on how vision and vision perception in particular can interact negatively with learning; offers tips and resources.

I couldn't find any blog about visual perceptual/motor deficit, so why don't you make your own? I can't wait to see it!

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Apps

SoundNote: this app is useful if you have to take notes. It records the lesson and then, if you're looking for a specific moment, you just have to type what you remember (even just a word) and the app will jump at that point in the recording. For Apple, not free.

Typ-O HD: app that uses a powerful word prediction engine and a sophisticated spelling error model to help you write, even if your spelling isn't perfect. The integrated synthetic voice let you hear the word prediction suggestions before selecting and check your text. The app is designed for dyslexic people, but it could be useful for other LDs, too. For Apple, not free.

Ginger Keyboard: app that offers advanced artificial Intelligence capabilities to analyze your text, learn your writing as you type, and provide you with grammar, punctuation, and spelling corrections accordingly. Support for over 50 languages. For Android, free.

myHomework: useful for students, especially those of us with poor memory. This app is a practical planner: it syncs across devices so you can easily access your classes and assignments anytime and anywhere, and it reminds you of assignments, classes, tests, due dates, etc. For Apple, Android, Amazon apps, and Windows phone, free.

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)

Auditory Processing Studio: created by a certified speech and language pathologist for adults and children ages 7 (seven) and up. It focuses on improving auditory processing through auditory discrimination, auditory closure, and phonological awareness activities. Only for Apple, not free.

White Noise Free: app that simulates white noises. I found this suggested in a website about APD. I don't have it, so I don't know if it could help, but I thought to post this anyway. For Apple, Android, Amazon apps, and PC, free.

Dyscalculia

Photomath: point your camera toward a math problem and this app will show the result with a detailed step-by-step instructions. In English, Italian, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Turkish, and Russian. For Apple and Android, free.

Mathematics Dictionary: as you can guess, a dictionary of math terms and symbols. Both for Apple and Android, free.

GMAT Math Flashcards: sometimes you just have to memorize stuff. I don't think this was the original plan of this app, but shh. It includes 425 flash cards written by actual GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) tutors, a range of questions and solutions to help you practice, and a wide variety of difficulty levels. Both for Apple and Android, free.

Dyslexia

Lectio: point your camera toward a text and this app will recognize words, read them aloud, and give you a definition. For Apple, not free.

BeeLine Reader: makes reading faster and easier by using a color gradient that guides your eyes from the end of one line to the beginning of the next. For Apple (called Read Across The Aisle) or PC, free.

OpenDyslexic: a new open source font created to increase readability for readers with dyslexia. For PC, free.

CapturaTalk: you can compose text, either through dictation or typing (dyslexia fonts available), and have it read aloud, or visit a website and hear the text read aloud to you. Same with epubs, documents, books. View everything in a simple, plain text format to remove distractions such as adverts, images, and text styling. For Apple and Android, free.

Dysgraphia

Wet-Dry-Try: you can use your fingers to practice forming letters and numbers on the screen, and when you're ready, you can switch to a stylus. The app uses a virtual slate chalkboard for writing capital and lowercase letters and numbers. It also has personalized audio coaching. For Apple, not free. An Android version is currently in development.

Dexteria: app that offers therapeutic hand exercises (not games) that improve fine motor skills and handwriting readiness. It has an automatic tracking and reporting feature that makes it easy to see progress. For Apple and Android, not free.

Easy Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Aid: app that lets you dictate what you want and presents it in written text, without mistakes, using the OpenDyslexic font. In English, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese. For Android, Apple, and Amazon apps, not free.

Dyspraxia

TapTyping: if typing on a mobile device is difficult for you, this app can help. Its heat map shows where the majority of errors are occurring, lessons improve your typing speed and accuracy, and its metric track your performance. Only for Apple, not free.

Dexteria: again, dexteria. For Apple and Android, not free.

Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning: non Verbal Reasoning (NVR) has 11+ (eleven) non-verbal reasoning questions (NVR) that are designed to test a person's ability to work out problems regardless of their knowledge of English. It designed for children but it's still useful. For Apple and Android, free.

Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit

How to make origami: creating origami can improve visual perception and fine motor skills, so it's a useful hobby to have. For Apple and Android, free.

Drawnimal: an app for drawing on paper and learning letters with your iPad or iPhone. Part of an animal appears on the screen and you have to continue it (very simply) on paper. For Apple, not free.

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And that's all folks! I hope you find something useful in this super long post. Please let me know if you find any mistake, both in spelling and content, and add any other resource you want!

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If you might have auditory processing issues

Since auditory processing issues can be common among some/many people with ADHD, I thought you might want to share the following just in case some of your followers may find it helpful:

What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)?

Auditory processing disorder (APD) means, you may be able to hear sounds with your ears, but the brain does not process the sounds well. It may be hard to understand what people say--even when you're paying attention! APD is often under-diagnosed: only a professional audiologist who specializes in APD can give an official diagnosis for it. Even some audiologists do not have expertise with APD. APD is also sometimes called central auditory processing disorder (CAPD).

APD and ADHD

Auditory processing issues are more common among people with certain disabilities--including, but not limited to, attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). No, that doesn't mean that you necessarily have APD just because you have ADHD. But if you have had problems understanding people for all or most of your life--even though an audiologist might have said your audiogram looks fine--then it might be something to look into. 

APD is more common among people with ADHD, dyslexia and other specific-area learning disabilities, autism, anxiety, ODD, SID, SPD, Tourette's, OCD, developmental coordination disorder, depression, etc. 

Resources for People with APD

Here are some APD resources for people who have auditory processing issues, or who are trying to figure out if that might be them. This has web links to basic information about APD. It also provides a starting point for people to explore technologies to help them understand people on the phone, or find captioned movies at local theaters, etc.

Here are some Tumblrs by people who have auditory processing issues! No, these aren't all about APD, this is just a resource to help Tumblr users who have known or suspected auditory processing disorder find each other.

Finding Other People with APD -- find Facebook groups, a Listserver, and more blogs, Twitters, and other social media platforms. You do not need an official diagnosis to join a group. 

Sometimes people with auditory processing issues decide they want to learn sign language. This list of sign language resources might be a helpful start.

Know of more resources? Please submit more resources for people who may have auditory processing issues.

I'm a person with attention deficit disorder (diagnosed in my 20s, during my first semester in graduate school). I also have been deaf since birth--and only found out in my late 20s that I almost definitely have auditory processing disorder, which means that even the things I *can* hear are not as clear as they could be. I’m now 46.

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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Market  Poised to Expand at a Robust Pace by 2026

Transparency Market Research (TMR) has published a new report titled, “Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018–2026.” According to the report, the global PCR market is projected to reach over US$ 7.0 Bn by 2026 expanding at a considerable CAGR from 2018 to 2026. North America is expected to dominate the global PCR market during the forecast period, due to high adoption of technologically advanced molecular diagnostic products, growing incidence of infectious diseases, rising prevalence of various types of cancer, growing trend of self-diagnosis of diseases, and affordability of high-cost testing processes for people in the region.

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Reagents Segment to Dominate the Global PCR Market

The report offers detailed segmentation of the global PCR market based on product and end-user. In terms of product, the market has been segmented into instruments, reagents, and consumables. The reagents segment held the leading market share in the year 2017 and is expected to expand at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributable to high consumption of reagents for the PCR technique. Introduction of advanced reagents specific to the type of test is expected to boost the global demand for PCR reagents in the near future. PCR reagents include template DNA, PCR primers and probes, dNTPs, PCR buffers, enzymes, and master mixes. PCR consumables mostly include PCR tubes, plates, and other accessories required to conduct PCR reactions. The instruments segment has been sub-categorized into standard PCR systems, RT PCR systems, and digital PCR systems. Among these, the digital PCR systems sub-segment is expected to witness growth at a significantly rapid pace during the forecast period. This is attributable to advantages of digital PCR systems such as precision, sensitivity, accuracy, reproducibility, direct quantification and multiplexing, and speed of the analysis.

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry Segment Held a Major Share of the Global PCR Market in 2017

The PCR technique has been found to be useful in pharmaceutical and biotechnology research activities as well as microbial quality testing. The technique is also applied in genetic engineering. Genetic engineering is the key driver for the global PCR market. It is used to identify genes related to certain phenotypes including genetic disorders. Regular testing of the microbial load of raw materials and finished products is an important process in the pharmaceutical & biotechnology industry. Sophisticated analytical methods such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) have been widely applied for quality control analysis in the pharmaceutical sector.

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Market in Asia Pacific to Expand at a High CAGR

Molecular diagnosis has revolutionized the modern diagnosis technology. PCR has become a method of choice in early and accurate detection of diseases. Expansion by leading manufacturers of PCR products in the Asia Pacific region by strengthening of the distribution network and new product launches in developing countries of Asia Pacific are key factors likely to drive the PCR market in the region during the forecast period. Moreover, rise in the incidence of cancer and infectious diseases has resulted in increase in the demand for use of the PCR technique in clinical diagnosis of these diseases in Asia Pacific. For instance, according to the Korea Central Cancer Registry published in 2016, there were 217,057 cancer cases in South Korea in 2014. Moreover, in 2016, the WHO estimated that the Asia Pacific region has the second-highest number (i.e. 5.1 million) of people living with HIV across the world. Thus, Asia Pacific is expected to be the most lucrative market for PCR by 2026.

Competition Landscape

Major players operating in the global PCR market are Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., QIAGEN N.V., F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. Becton, Dickinson and Company, Abbott, Siemens Healthcare GmbH (Siemens AG), bioMérieux SA, Danaher Corporation, and Agilent Technologies. Key players are expanding their product portfolio through mergers and acquisitions and partnerships and collaborations with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and by offering technologically advanced products.

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The Connection Between Meth and Schizophrenia

Methamphetamine is an illicit stimulant, an analog of amphetamine that has a powerful effect on the central nervous system. Because meth is so addictive, those who start out by experimenting with it recreationally may soon discover they are in its clutches. Meth abuse and addiction has a significant impact on physical health as well as mental health, and can cause serious disruptions in every facet of life.

Due to the drug’s highly toxic effect on the brain, increasing dopamine, the feel good chemical, which in turn leads to several pleasurable effects, the brain’s reward system reinforces the connection between meth use and the heightened energy, confidence, motivation, and motor functions that results from its use, the individual is then motivated to continue to experience this high. Soon the individual will need more and more of the drug to chase those initial effects, resulting in addiction.

Sustained use of methamphetamine will have dramatic effects on health, both physical and mental. One of the most serious mental health effects of meth abuse is the development of meth-induced psychosis, or even schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness with psychotic features, such as delusions, hallucinations, and speech that is incoherent. Individuals who use meth long-term and develop meth-induced psychosis may, even after a year of abstinence from the drug, still be plagued with the psychosis. At this point, a doctor is likely to diagnosis this as schizophrenia.

What is Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is an extreme form of mental illness, featuring a detachment from reality. Schizophrenia is highly complex, with three different ways it can manifest:

Positive symptoms reflect those that are involved with losing touch with reality:

Delusions

Hallucinations

Agitated body movements

Thought disorders

Negative symptoms reflect the disruptions to normal emotions and behaviors:

Becoming less verbal

Flat effect, reduced facial expressions

Loss of pleasure in life

Difficulty beginning and completing activities

Cognitive symptoms that impact memory and cognitive functioning:

Trouble paying attention or focusing

Difficulty processing information and making decisions

Memory problems

The Connection Between Meth and Schizophrenia

Once meth abuse escalates, users will begin to experience anxiety, irritability, aggressive or violent behaviors, increased sexual libido, impulsivity, and agitation. Some may begin to binge on the drug, referred to as tweaking, causing a cluster of strange signs like the sensation of bugs crawling under the skin, twitching, jerky movements, an inability to sleep, intense cravings, and exhibiting psychotic behaviors.

Meth-induced psychosis features mind-bending hallucinations, both visual and auditory. This means the individual will hear and see things that are not really there. Paranoia is common, a reaction that causes the user to fear that someone is following them, spying on them, is out to harm them. Delusional thinking is a common sign of meth-induced psychosis as well, which features a break from reality. Meth users will experience these effects even while not on the drug.

A report published in Front Psychiatry in 2018 features a 2015 study by Wang, et.al that compared the symptomology of patients with schizophrenia with chronic meth users who have developed meth-induced psychotic disorder. The authors state that the prevalence of developing psychosis is nearly 43% for chronic meth users. Wang’s study showed that the group of meth users with persistent psychosis, that which lasts more than a month after abstinence, had virtually the same symptoms as schizophrenia.

Treatment Options for a Dual Diagnosis of Meth and Schizophrenia

Treatment for a chronic meth user who has developed persistent meth-induced psychosis will be complex and intensive. A specially trained psychiatric staff at a dual diagnosis treatment center is appropriate for ensuring safety for the individual and others. In most cases, the residential treatment period will be extensive, in some cases six months to one year, with continuing therapy following completion of the rehab program.

At a residential dual diagnosis treatment program, the individual will begin the recovery process by completing a medical detox. The medical detox team assists the individual through the withdrawal symptoms, providing medication to help minimize the symptoms and reduce discomfort. Throughout the detox process, a psychiatrist will be available to manage potentially difficult symptoms that may emerge with psychotropic drugs.

Evidence-based therapies have been shown to be most useful for helping someone overcome a methamphetamine addiction. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and contingency management interventions. Holistic therapies can also be helpful by inducing relaxation. Therapy is provided in individual and group formats, and is combined with 12-step programming, family education counseling, and relapse prevention strategies.

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What Drugs Require a Detox?

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Detox is defined as “a process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy” and “abstain from or rid the body of toxic or unhealthy substances”. It is one of the first and most necessary steps in the recovery process, but what drugs and substances require one to enter a detox facility? Technically, almost any substance used in excess will build up toxins in one’s body, but only a few drugs will require one to enter a medical detox program. Anyone who drinks coffee on a daily basis can attest to the headaches and fatigue that occur when that cup of caffeine isn’t available. Overcoming caffeine withdrawal is a simple task, especially when compared to the withdrawals associated with substances like heroin or Xanax.

What is the Science Behind Drug Withdrawals?

When someone enters a detox center they are taking a necessary step on the road to recovery. One must separate themselves from their drug of choice for an extended period of time, this allows the body to rid itself of the toxins and the brain to reestablish control of itself. Why exactly do those struggling with drug abuse disorder experience withdrawals?

Drugs work on the natural processes inside the user’s brain and will release large quantities of dopamine and endorphins. The natural brain chemicals are intended to be used by the body under normal circumstances. Dopamine is commonly referred to as a reward chemical and is a powerful motivator. It’s used to make us enjoy things we must do or that are beneficial to our bodies. When we eat, exercise or have sex, small amounts of dopamine are released. Substances like cocaine, alcohol and Percocet release large quantities of dopamine in a short period of time. Extended use or abuse of drugs/alcohol will change the brain structure and how it works.

How Does Someone Become Addicted to Drugs?

The human brain is designed to reward us for the activities that help us and can be good for the body/mind. Drugs confuse this process, addiction and abuse of substance will rewire the brain in harmful ways. The longer someone uses, the more the brain will adapt to receiving the drugs/alcohol. Once someone is physically addicted to drugs, they will need to use on a daily basis, not to get high, but just to feel normal. The brain has become less receptive to the pleasure and joy found in regular activities, drugs/alcohol will become its primary concern.

These changes will last as long as one puts the harmful substances into their body. The brain becomes accustomed to receiving this flood of dopamine and stops/slows down its natural production. If the user stops taking these substances abruptly they will experience withdrawals. These withdrawal symptoms can be physically exhausting and mentally draining. The brain is confused as to where the dopamine is and the body is filled with harmful toxins. Once physically or mentally addicted, it is highly recommended that one gets professional help from a drug detox center.

What Drugs Cause Physical Withdrawals?

All drugs cause some level of physical dependence, but some are far more intense than others. Stimulants, like cocaine, crack, crystal meth and Adderall are not known for their powerful physical withdrawal symptoms. The mental addiction and withdrawals associated with the abuse of these drugs are terrible and anyone struggling should enter a detox program, but there are not many medications that can be used to ease these withdrawal symptoms. Overcoming mental withdrawals is challenging enough, add in physical withdrawals and it can seem like a daunting or impossible task to get clean.

Opiates

The abuse of any opiate can lead to physical and mental dependence. Heroin, methadone, morphine and all prescription painkillers, like Percocet and Vicodin, are physically addictive. Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and carfentanil have become increasingly popular, have a high rate of abuse and cause physical dependence. When someone attempts to stop abusing any of these substances, they will enter withdrawal. They will experience a variety of flu-like symptoms that can last for a week or two, with a few exceptions.

Methadone and Suboxone, which should be used short term for an opiate detox, are extremely addictive when not taken properly. If someone is addicted to one of these medications they can experience full withdrawal pains for over a month, with PAWS (Post-acute withdrawal symptoms) lasting for another 30-90 days. Opiates are absolutely a drug class which requires a medical detox. Without the help of a medical detox center, the person struggling will have to face all of the withdrawals head-on, including:

Cold sweats

Chills/goosebumps

Muscle & joint pain

Restless legs

Racing thoughts

Sneezing

Upset stomach

Throwing up

Nausea

Diarrhea

Insomnia

Anxiety

Mood swings

Inability to feel joy or pleasure (anhedonia)

Benzodiazepines

Benzos are CNS (central nervous system) depressants and are commonly prescribed to help people who suffer from anxiety and panic disorders. They are also used to treat insomnia and seizure-related issues. When used in small doses on an as needed basis they are very helpful, but these pills have a very high rate of abuse and addiction. Medications like Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin and Valium have become household names. They are some of the most commonly prescribed and abused medications in the country. When abused one has a very high risk of becoming mentally and physically addicted. It is a necessity that they seek professional help once dependent, this drug requires detox.

The withdrawals associated with benzo withdrawal are similar to that of opiates, but are also potentially life-threatening. Users are at risk of having a grand mal seizure if they attempt to stop using without the help of a benzo detox center. These seizures can result in a variety of issues including heart failure and brain failure. Withdrawals typically last around 7-12 days, but will vary in severity and length from person to person.

Alcohol

Alcohol is a strange substance, it is socially acceptable to drink and in some situations, it is highly encouraged. Even overindulging is sometimes supported and encouraged. There are no other substances as dangerous as alcohol that are publicly viewed this way. Imagine going out with some friends and you say you don’t want to drink and some of the responses you might hear. Now imagine that alcohol is replaced with heroin or crack, sounds insane right? Especially when you take into consideration that detoxing from alcohol can be fatal.

The physical pain associated with alcohol withdrawals is on par with heroin and benzos, but with the possibility of one experiencing delirium tremens or DTs. This is easily one of the worst parts of any detox, severe alcoholics are almost guaranteed to suffer through this terrible phase. Intense tremors, a high risk of a seizure and auditory/visual hallucinations are typical. This can lead to panic attacks, confusion, intense fear and even death.

What Happens in a Drug Detox Center?

Prior to entering a medical detox center, it is typically for the facility to conduct an over the phone assessment and intake with the person struggling. This allows them to prepare a treatment plan and gives the user the opportunity to ask any questions they may have. Resolving any and all concerns will help one enter the detox program with an open mind will greatly increase their chance of success.

Once at the facility the client will undergo a series of simple tests, commonly including a urine/blood analysis and a biopsychosocial. This confirms everything that was said over the phone and gives the medical staff the knowledge necessary to properly medicate each client. Medication plays a huge role in how comfortable the client will be during this trying time. The more comfortable they are, the better chance they have of completing detox and moving onto the next step in the recovery process. There is no over the counter cure that will ease the pain of these withdrawals. These substances require a medical detox, this is the only way the person struggling will feel any level of comfort. Entering a detox facility will greatly increase the chances of successfully ridding the body of toxins and allowing the brain to repair itself. When a drug detox is attempted without professional help the chances of success are minimal.

If you or someone you care about are struggling, please contact our toll-free line at any time for help. An addiction specialist is standing by, ready to help in any way they can. There is no charge associated with the call, advice or an over the phone consultation. Whether you need someone to talk to, have some questions or are looking for a local drug detox center, help is available. All calls are completely confidential, call today, a better life is possible.

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The Connection Between Meth and Schizophrenia

Methamphetamine is an illicit stimulant, an analog of amphetamine that has a powerful effect on the central nervous system. Because meth is so addictive, those who start out by experimenting with it recreationally may soon discover they are in its clutches. Meth abuse and addiction has a significant impact on physical health as well as mental health, and can cause serious disruptions in every facet of life.

Due to the drug’s highly toxic effect on the brain, increasing dopamine, the feel good chemical, which in turn leads to several pleasurable effects, the brain’s reward system reinforces the connection between meth use and the heightened energy, confidence, motivation, and motor functions that results from its use, the individual is then motivated to continue to experience this high. Soon the individual will need more and more of the drug to chase those initial effects, resulting in addiction.

Sustained use of methamphetamine will have dramatic effects on health, both physical and mental. One of the most serious mental health effects of meth abuse is the development of meth-induced psychosis, or even schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness with psychotic features, such as delusions, hallucinations, and speech that is incoherent. Individuals who use meth long-term and develop meth-induced psychosis may, even after a year of abstinence from the drug, still be plagued with the psychosis. At this point, a doctor is likely to diagnosis this as schizophrenia.

What is Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is an extreme form of mental illness, featuring a detachment from reality. Schizophrenia is highly complex, with three different ways it can manifest:

Positive symptoms reflect those that are involved with losing touch with reality:

Delusions

Hallucinations

Agitated body movements

Thought disorders

Negative symptoms reflect the disruptions to normal emotions and behaviors:

Becoming less verbal

Flat effect, reduced facial expressions

Loss of pleasure in life

Difficulty beginning and completing activities

Cognitive symptoms that impact memory and cognitive functioning:

Trouble paying attention or focusing

Difficulty processing information and making decisions

Memory problems

The Connection Between Meth and Schizophrenia

Once meth abuse escalates, users will begin to experience anxiety, irritability, aggressive or violent behaviors, increased sexual libido, impulsivity, and agitation. Some may begin to binge on the drug, referred to as tweaking, causing a cluster of strange signs like the sensation of bugs crawling under the skin, twitching, jerky movements, an inability to sleep, intense cravings, and exhibiting psychotic behaviors.

Meth-induced psychosis features mind-bending hallucinations, both visual and auditory. This means the individual will hear and see things that are not really there. Paranoia is common, a reaction that causes the user to fear that someone is following them, spying on them, is out to harm them. Delusional thinking is a common sign of meth-induced psychosis as well, which features a break from reality. Meth users will experience these effects even while not on the drug.

A report published in Front Psychiatry in 2018 features a 2015 study by Wang, et.al that compared the symptomology of patients with schizophrenia with chronic meth users who have developed meth-induced psychotic disorder. The authors state that the prevalence of developing psychosis is nearly 43% for chronic meth users. Wang’s study showed that the group of meth users with persistent psychosis, that which lasts more than a month after abstinence, had virtually the same symptoms as schizophrenia.

Treatment Options for a Dual Diagnosis of Meth and Schizophrenia

Treatment for a chronic meth user who has developed persistent meth-induced psychosis will be complex and intensive. A specially trained psychiatric staff at a dual diagnosis treatment center is appropriate for ensuring safety for the individual and others. In most cases, the residential treatment period will be extensive, in some cases six months to one year, with continuing therapy following completion of the rehab program.

At a residential dual diagnosis treatment program, the individual will begin the recovery process by completing a medical detox. The medical detox team assists the individual through the withdrawal symptoms, providing medication to help minimize the symptoms and reduce discomfort. Throughout the detox process, a psychiatrist will be available to manage potentially difficult symptoms that may emerge with psychotropic drugs.

Evidence-based therapies have been shown to be most useful for helping someone overcome a methamphetamine addiction. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and contingency management interventions. Holistic therapies can also be helpful by inducing relaxation. Therapy is provided in individual and group formats, and is combined with 12-step programming, family education counseling, and relapse prevention strategies.

The Treatment Specialist Provides Useful Resources For Individuals Struggling with Meth and Schizophrenia-like Psychosis

The Treatment Specialist is a digital library of important information in the mental health and addiction fields. Our specialists have extensive experience in these fields and are available to offer free information and guidance toward treatment options. If your loved one is struggling with meth and schizophrenia, reach out to The Treatment Specialist today at [phone].

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The Connection Between Meth and Schizophrenia

Methamphetamine is an illicit stimulant, an analog of amphetamine that has a powerful effect on the central nervous system. Because meth is so addictive, those who start out by experimenting with it recreationally may soon discover they are in its clutches. Meth abuse and addiction has a significant impact on physical health as well as mental health, and can cause serious disruptions in every facet of life.

Due to the drug’s highly toxic effect on the brain, increasing dopamine, the feel good chemical, which in turn leads to several pleasurable effects, the brain’s reward system reinforces the connection between meth use and the heightened energy, confidence, motivation, and motor functions that results from its use, the individual is then motivated to continue to experience this high. Soon the individual will need more and more of the drug to chase those initial effects, resulting in addiction.

Sustained use of methamphetamine will have dramatic effects on health, both physical and mental. One of the most serious mental health effects of meth abuse is the development of meth-induced psychosis, or even schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness with psychotic features, such as delusions, hallucinations, and speech that is incoherent. Individuals who use meth long-term and develop meth-induced psychosis may, even after a year of abstinence from the drug, still be plagued with the psychosis. At this point, a doctor is likely to diagnosis this as schizophrenia.

What is Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is an extreme form of mental illness, featuring a detachment from reality. Schizophrenia is highly complex, with three different ways it can manifest:

Positive symptoms reflect those that are involved with losing touch with reality:

Delusions

Hallucinations

Agitated body movements

Thought disorders

Negative symptoms reflect the disruptions to normal emotions and behaviors:

Becoming less verbal

Flat effect, reduced facial expressions

Loss of pleasure in life

Difficulty beginning and completing activities

Cognitive symptoms that impact memory and cognitive functioning:

Trouble paying attention or focusing

Difficulty processing information and making decisions

Memory problems

The Connection Between Meth and Schizophrenia

Once meth abuse escalates, users will begin to experience anxiety, irritability, aggressive or violent behaviors, increased sexual libido, impulsivity, and agitation. Some may begin to binge on the drug, referred to as tweaking, causing a cluster of strange signs like the sensation of bugs crawling under the skin, twitching, jerky movements, an inability to sleep, intense cravings, and exhibiting psychotic behaviors.

Meth-induced psychosis features mind-bending hallucinations, both visual and auditory. This means the individual will hear and see things that are not really there. Paranoia is common, a reaction that causes the user to fear that someone is following them, spying on them, is out to harm them. Delusional thinking is a common sign of meth-induced psychosis as well, which features a break from reality. Meth users will experience these effects even while not on the drug.

A report published in Front Psychiatry in 2018 features a 2015 study by Wang, et.al that compared the symptomology of patients with schizophrenia with chronic meth users who have developed meth-induced psychotic disorder. The authors state that the prevalence of developing psychosis is nearly 43% for chronic meth users. Wang’s study showed that the group of meth users with persistent psychosis, that which lasts more than a month after abstinence, had virtually the same symptoms as schizophrenia.

Treatment Options for a Dual Diagnosis of Meth and Schizophrenia

Treatment for a chronic meth user who has developed persistent meth-induced psychosis will be complex and intensive. A specially trained psychiatric staff at a dual diagnosis treatment center is appropriate for ensuring safety for the individual and others. In most cases, the residential treatment period will be extensive, in some cases six months to one year, with continuing therapy following completion of the rehab program.

At a residential dual diagnosis treatment program, the individual will begin the recovery process by completing a medical detox. The medical detox team assists the individual through the withdrawal symptoms, providing medication to help minimize the symptoms and reduce discomfort. Throughout the detox process, a psychiatrist will be available to manage potentially difficult symptoms that may emerge with psychotropic drugs.

Evidence-based therapies have been shown to be most useful for helping someone overcome a methamphetamine addiction. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and contingency management interventions. Holistic therapies can also be helpful by inducing relaxation. Therapy is provided in individual and group formats, and is combined with 12-step programming, family education counseling, and relapse prevention strategies.

The Treatment Specialist Provides Useful Resources For Individuals Struggling with Meth and Schizophrenia-like Psychosis

The Treatment Specialist is a digital library of important information in the mental health and addiction fields. Our specialists have extensive experience in these fields and are available to offer free information and guidance toward treatment options. If your loved one is struggling with meth and schizophrenia, reach out to The Treatment Specialist today at [phone].

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