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Salts are synthetic drugs that are consumed in the form of powders, tablets and smoking mixtures. Due to their low cost and quick effect, these groups of narcotic substances are very popular among drug addicts. Salts rapidly destroy the human body and cause irreversible pathologies of organs and systems. In order to help a loved one who consumes salts, it is necessary to promptly monitor changes in his appearance and behavior.

• Salt addicts
• How to identify a salt addict: main signs
• Behavior of a drug addict: how he behaves
• External changes: what they look like
• Effect on the body: how long do they live?
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• How are salt addicts treated?
• I consumed salt: what should I do?
• What to do with a salt addict
• How to stop using salt on your own
• How to help a salt addict?

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Salt addicts

After consuming the drug, a salt addict feels a surge of strength and vigor. Critical thinking recedes and is replaced by euphoria. Gradually, this effect subsides, and in order to prolong it, the addict increases the dose of the drug. In this state, overdoses very often occur. Situations are known in the information field when, even after a single use of “bath salts,” irreversible changes occur in the brain, leading to severe mental retardation.

The cheapness of the drug is associated with the specifics of its manufacture. Often, synthetic substances are mixed with available household products (soda, powder, solvents, flour, etc.). Of course, the use of household chemicals and questionable pharmacological agents has a negative impact on human health. The drug addict begins to gradually “fade away”: this is reflected in the form of a serious deterioration in well-being and rapid personality degradation.

HOW TO MOTIVATE A DEPENDENT FOR TREATMENT

How to identify a salt addict: main signs

People who use the drug salt, over time, acquire characteristic external and behavioral characteristics. In order to help a person with addiction, it is necessary to promptly pay attention to changes in the appearance and behavior of a loved one.

Behavior of a drug addict: how he behaves

The behavior of a person who consumes salt undergoes dramatic changes. The range of interests narrows: apathy and indifference to study and work arise. The drug addict seeks to isolate himself from his past environment and enters into new, dubious social connections.

A salt drug addict becomes more secretive and tries to hide his things. Under the influence of drugs, the addict's concentration is impaired, and inadequate mental reactions occur: joy and euphoria are replaced by sudden and causeless aggression. In a state of abstinence, the addict’s well-being sharply worsens: nausea, cramps, bowel movements, headaches, muscle spasms, etc. occur. When you try to talk to a person about your suspicions, sharp aggression often arises.

External changes: what they look like

At the initial stage of salt dependence, changes in appearance have not yet occurred. The following symptoms are typical for people with a certain history of using synthetic drugs.

The appearance of a drug addict undergoes the following changes:

• Within two hours after consuming a psychoactive substance, the addict’s pupils dilate;
• The skin tone becomes dull and numerous rashes appear. Dark circles form around the eyes caused by disruption of internal organs and lack of sleep;
• Hair becomes dull and brittle, intense hair loss is noticeable;
• In the case of intranasal use of salts, numerous irritations of the nasal mucosa occur. The addict constantly sniffs and rubs his nose, causing a chronic runny nose. The skin around the nasal passages becomes hyperemic, ulcers appear;
• Hands become wet and cold, capillary mesh often appears;
• Consuming salts leads to rapid dehydration; a person is constantly thirsty. The skin becomes dry and flaky.

During drug intoxication, the drug addict's gait becomes unsteady and coordination of movements is impaired. Of course, individual symptoms are not necessarily a sign of drug addiction, but a combination of behavioral and external signs can lead to suspicions about drug addiction in a loved one. If characteristic symptoms are detected, it is recommended that a narcologist intervene with the drug addict.

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Effect on the body: how long do they live?

“Bath salts” have a destructive effect on the body. The use of a psychoactive substance leads to disruptions in the functioning of entire systems. The most common consequences of addiction are:

• Disorders of the cardiovascular system. Pain in the heart area, disturbances in blood pressure and heart rate, general weakness and other symptoms occur;
• Convulsive syndromes, the occurrence of constant muscle spasms;
• The appearance or exacerbation of mental disorders. Long-term use of psychoactive substances negatively affects the brain. Alarming symptoms arise: auditory and visual hallucinations, delusions of persecution, suicidal thoughts, etc.;
• Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract;
• Lack of appetite leading to dystrophy;
• Respiratory diseases in case of intranasal administration of salt powders;
• Erectile dysfunction in men;
• Malfunctions in the functioning of the reproductive system in women and much more.

Consumption of salts leads to serious intoxication of the body. A person’s immunity is significantly reduced, as a result of which he is unable to resist infections. A drug addict often catches a cold, the body is not able to cope with the infection, as a result of which serious complications of the disease occur. Of course, such changes affect the overall life expectancy of the addict.

Factors contributing to the disease

Over the years, many clinical studies have been conducted that have identified the main risk factors that provoke a heart attack. They are divided into 2 groups:

• modifiable (removable);
• not modifiable (irremovable).

The first group includes, for the most part, all the consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle: smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, excess glucose and cholesterol in the blood. To smooth out these negative factors, it is necessary to exercise more physical activity, regularly adhere to a diet, and give up bad habits.

If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, strictly follow the instructions of your doctor and do not shy away from taking insulin injections or medications for hypertension in a timely manner. Be sure to carry out self-monitoring - measure the pressure and amount of glucose in the blood.

The second group of fatal risk factors includes:

• unfavorable heredity;
• male gender;
• age over 50 years.

These factors cannot be changed, but they must be taken into account when assessing the likelihood of heart problems in the future.

How are salt addicts treated?

Treatment of salt addiction is carried out according to the same algorithm as therapy for other types of drug addiction. Drug addiction is a psychophysical disease that includes both severe physical dependence and psychological disorders that led to drug addiction.

Drug addiction therapy includes the following stages:

• Carrying out detoxification in a drug treatment clinic or at home. The narcologist examines the patient, gets acquainted with the medical history and makes a decision regarding therapy. Cleansing the body of toxins includes the use of infusion solutions (droppers), symptomatic medications and physical therapy methods. In a hospital setting, detoxification takes from 3 to 21 days;
• After detoxification, auxiliary drug therapy is carried out aimed at relieving the physiological consequences of drug addiction. At the same time, a psychotherapist gets involved in the work: conducting an intervention allows you to create motivation for treatment;
• The next stage of treatment for salt addiction is completing a rehabilitation course. The rehabilitation course takes on average from 6 to 12 months. The drug addict is in a closed environment, protected from the resumption of past low-quality social connections. Rehabilitation involves intensive individual and group psychotherapy;
• Social adaptation occurs after completing a rehabilitation course. The addict learns to apply the skills acquired during therapy in everyday life, live in sobriety, and establish quality social connections.

TREATMENT OF DRUG ADDICTS

Special attention in the treatment of salt addiction should be paid to psychotherapy. Drug addiction occurs at moments when a person cannot independently cope with a traumatic reality, or resist the pressure of dubious companies. Together with a psychotherapist, the addict determines the causes of drug addiction, lets go of past grievances, and learns to forgive himself and other people. Thanks to quality therapy, the feeling of guilt is transformed into a desire to help one’s neighbor: the former drug addict strives for social activities.

Assessing the risk of myocardial infarction

To prevent a heart attack, you should consult a physician or cardiologist. To identify obesity, the doctor, based on weight and height, will calculate the body mass index for further recommendations. Here at the appointment they will measure your blood pressure and give you a referral for tests. In addition to primary data on cholesterol and glucose, it is desirable to obtain results on other parameters: blood clotting, hematocrit, creatinine, hemoglobin, urea. Based on the data obtained, if necessary, the doctor will prescribe preventive treatment that will help avoid a heart attack.

How to stop using salt on your own

Relatives of an addict often wonder if it is possible to quit salt themselves. Such questions arise when there is a reluctance to seek qualified help. Due to the stigmatization of alcoholism and drug addiction in society, people are often afraid to go to drug treatment clinics, hoping that they will be able to cope with the problem on their own.

In fact, it is impossible to quit drugs on your own if mental and physical dependence has formed. It is necessary to constantly maintain motivation for recovery and carry out a comprehensive detoxification of the body from metabolites of synthetic psychoactive substances.

Willpower and sometimes even fear for your life are not enough in the fight against drug addiction. This is especially evident when the addict lacks motivation for treatment: at the first opportunity, the person obtains the required amount and spends it on drugs. In this regard, qualified drug addiction doctors recommend completing a full course of rehabilitation after a treatment course in a drug treatment clinic: social rehabilitation and intensive work with a psychotherapist push even the most avid drug addicts to personal changes.

What you need to know about rehabilitation after a heart attack

Myocardial infarction is a life-threatening condition that can lead to serious consequences, including death. However, with timely treatment and fully completed rehabilitation, the functional state of the cardiovascular system can be almost completely restored. Great importance is attached to rehabilitation in the complex of treatment measures. Of course, its effectiveness largely depends on the degree of myocardial damage and the severity of the disease.

Back in the 70s of the last century, the World Health Organization developed the principles and methodology of rehabilitation for myocardial infarction. It is aimed at treating both the underlying disease and possible complications and includes adequate individually selected physical activity, correction of mental status and aims to maximize the restoration of the patient’s socialization. In case of myocardial infarction, physical rehabilitation involves a gradual expansion of the motor regime. At first, the patient requires strict bed rest. If there are no complications, on the second day you are allowed to sit down under the control of pulse and blood pressure. On the third or fourth day, you can already go to the ward toilet independently and conduct physical therapy classes. It should be borne in mind that patients with severe complications should be separated into separate groups, since early rehabilitation measures can significantly worsen their condition. Severe complications include recurrent ventricular arrhythmias, cardiomegaly, aneurysms, severe dyspnea at rest, and some other conditions. According to statistics, such patients are about 15%.

Currently, programs for dosed physical activity in the post-infarction period improve psychological and social adaptation, reduce blood pressure and heart rate. Training is carried out under the supervision of medical personnel, who determine the volume of exercise based on the results of a test with dosed physical activity. The complex of gymnastic exercises includes exercises on an exercise bike, treadmill and in a swimming pool. As the damaged myocardium heals, the patient is recommended to return to his daily activities within three to four weeks in a volume not exceeding 50% of the maximum tolerated. It is necessary to increase the volume of exercise so that the heart rate does not exceed 110-120 beats per minute. This will allow you to return to physical shape as quickly as possible.

High-risk patients should undergo rehabilitation under close medical supervision. At the same time, not only the state of the cardiovascular, but also the respiratory, musculoskeletal and other body systems is assessed. Hemodynamic parameters and heart rate are also assessed.

The duration of the hospital phase for uncomplicated disease for patients with acute myocardial infarction is 10-15 days in the cardiology or therapeutic department and an additional 16 days in the rehabilitation department. If the patient has undergone stenting in a timely manner, the period of stay in a specialized hospital is halved. Patients also recover faster after coronary bypass surgery. It is advisable to continue rehabilitation after hospitalization in a cardiological sanatorium.

It is noted that a third of patients with acute myocardial infarction have psychological problems. They manifest themselves in worsening sleep, anxiety, depression and other more serious mental disorders. In this regard, there is a need to work with a psychologist for each patient. Treatment includes sleeping pills and sedatives, and, if necessary, antidepressants.

Patients who have had a myocardial infarction must follow a diet. The main requirements are low cholesterol and saturated fat. You need to eat more vegetables, fruits, and greens. For meat, it is advisable to eat poultry and fish regularly.

Yuri Kuzmenkov, doctor, Republican Scientific and Practical Center "Cardiology"

The doctor's areas of interest are therapy, cardiology, endocrinology.

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Article prepared by an expert

Terekhova Anna Vladimirovna

psychologist-consultant on socio-psychological work with addicted clients and their families. More than 9 years of experience.

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One comment on “Salt Addicts”

1. Kate…:

   February 23, 2021 at 01:35 pm

   Development of dependence The danger of salts is that physical dependence on them practically does not develop. It’s just that salt addicts don’t live to become such addicts, because they die or become permanent patients in psychiatric clinics. When consuming salt, an incomprehensible euphoric state appears, accompanied by inappropriate body movements of the addict. When he receives a new dose, these involuntary manifestations disappear, and they are replaced by indescribable bliss. As a result, a person develops a psychological dependence, which is much more difficult to cope with than a physical one. As a result, the salt addict cannot overcome the desire to get another dose and finally becomes addicted to salt.

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