Fighting Addictions ithe Biblio/Poetry Therapy is a book that reviews this therapeutic tool with respect to its application in the management of drug and other addictions. It is intended for use by caregivers who wish to utilize this form of adjunctive therapy, addicted clients who might benefit from it, family members of addicted individuals and all others interested in learning about it. The introductory poems related to the various addictions and its unique focus on this form of therapy make it a valuable tool for all types of caregivers, patients themselves, and all others who view literature and poetry especially as a therapeutic medium..

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Breaking Addictions with Biblio/Poetry Therapy

By Elliott Perlin

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Copyright � 2009 Elliott Perlin, M.D.
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4389-7210-7

Preface...........................................................................viiIntroduction......................................................................xiiiPart I The Addictions.............................................................1Alcoholism........................................................................3Anorexia..........................................................................7Barbiturates......................................................................11Benzodiazepines...................................................................15Cocaine...........................................................................19Compulsive Gambling...............................................................23Food Addiction....................................................................27Heroin............................................................................31Khat..............................................................................37Marijuana.........................................................................41Psychedelics......................................................................45Phencyclidine.....................................................................49Steroids..........................................................................53Sympathomimetics..................................................................57Tobacco...........................................................................61Part II Therapeutic Applications of Biblio/Poetry Therapy.........................65Part III How Biblio/Poetry Therapy Can Help Heal the Addicted.....................71Conclusion........................................................................79Glossary..........................................................................81Further Reading...................................................................85Postscript........................................................................87

Chapter One

Part I The Addictions

Alcoholism

A Prayer for the Alcoholic

Dear G-d:

Please give me back my sobriety; please propel me back to society.

Please help me not to fall ever again to alcohol.

Please free me from that evil that threw my life into upheaval!

Please, please set me free- So that once again I can know myself- and my family and friends can know me!

Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a major health problem in the United States and around the world. Men often in their prime years are affected more often than women by about 5 to 1. The cause of alcoholism is not known, but many people turn to alcohol to alleviate their depression, tensions, frustrations and/or anxieties. Of course when individuals so afflicted become sober, they find themselves more mentally ill than before the alcoholic binge and are unable to function effectively.

Alcohol is a depressant itself and can cause serious and irreversible physical damage to the brain, liver and other parts of the body when used in excess. Continuous abuse of alcohol can lead to neurological illnesses such as delirium tremens and Korsakoff's psychosis. Damage to the liver may lead to a condition known as cirrhosis which can lead to an early death. Social failure with respect to marriage, parenthood and employment frequently ensues, leading to isolation, loss of income, destitution, and even incarceration.

Anorexia

Katey the Anorexic

Katey was an anorexic- she preferred to be cachectic;

Her joy was in "not in eatin"; she liked to get her "dopamine secretin';

Pushing away her plate of food put her in a cheery mood!

But by and by she lost so much weight she began to worry about her fate;

Realizing she had made a big mistake she cooked herself a 3 pound steak!

Anorexia ("Starvation Addiction")

Strange as it may seem, anorexia nervosa results from an "addiction to dieting". Some people feel good when they are dieting. The effect of dieting simulates the mechanism of action of the drug known as ecstasy which also suppresses appetite according to an article which recently appeared in the magazine Scientific American Mind (June 12, 2008). Anorexics seem to prefer "living for the future" but often die at a young age. The exact pathophysiology of the disorder is not completely understood but a genetic defect may be the driving force. Some anorexics, like Katey, eventually realize the folly of their addiction.

Barbiturates

Don't Get Stuck with a Barb

Barbital is not what you've heard; Please, my friend, take me at my word;

Don't think at all That you can't croak From abusing barbital!

Withdrawal is dangerous too- That process has killed More than a few!

So, my friend, before you fall- Give up that "trip" with barbital!

Barbiturates

There are many sedatives that have been abused. The barbiturates are only one of them. Others include meprobamate, amobarbital, benzodiazepines, and many more new ones, eg., Ambien.

All of these drugs except meprobamate work through a substance known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (also known as GABA) which depresses brain cells causing lethargy and sleepiness. The danger is that they can cause (in excessive doses) respiratory and cardiac depression. Withdrawal from these drugs can also be dangerous, leading to convulsions and hyperthermia. Delirium and hallucinations can also occur. A significant mortality rate of up to 20% exists from withdrawal from barbiturates.

Benzodiazepines

A "Benzo" Can Turn You Into a "Bozo" (The Story of an Ativan Abuser)

Once a fine young fellow thought he was quite mellow, saying: "I'm as calm as a clam I am, I am".

But on one school day, 'fore taking a test (one that required his very best), 'e became nervously ill, decided to swallow a pill, becoming a fan of Ativan.

'e was fine for a while and continued to smile, saying again "I'm as calm as a clam I am, I am".

But bye and bye on this ride 'e became suddenly manic, overdosed 'is Ativan in a panic and had to be detoxified.

'e was then fathered and mothered and eventually recovered and again said: "I'm as calm as a clam I am, I am"

Confessed he: I'm sorry I fell into the arms of hell! And I thank G-d I survived this unfortunate ride- I was so sick I almost died!

And 'e promised never again to be a fan of Ativan!

Benzodiazepines

These drugs, thought of as "modern tranquilizers," are frequently prescribed for psychiatric illnesses and medical conditions associated with anxiety. They have largely supplanted the previously popular drugs like meprobamate, chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and others.

They are quite safe if used conservatively for relatively short periods of time. However, if they are used with alcohol and other sedative-type drugs, they can be dangerous...

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