Earlier this month the police got a call about excessive noise in the neighborhood so they responded.  What they found was some cockfighting going on and we all know that is gambling.  In all of this the ASPCA rescued 100 birds but just as a side note they also were able to make some arrest on drugs.  They put into action a massive drug sting and worked all day.  Starting at 6am different units of the Philadelphia Police narcotics teams were in the streets serving more than 90 warrants in the 24^th thru 26^th district as well as Northeast Philadelphia.

The results were 100 arrest, 30 guns were confiscated, including assault rifles.  They also got 2 vehicles, $41,000 cash and drugs like cocaine, crack, heroin, marijuana, PCP and Oxycontin.  These drugs were worth about $198,000 on the streets.  This was a good thing that they went to find out what the noise was all about and found animal abuse and drug abuse.  This was all in a neighborhood where presumably families lived. Let’s hope that the people these criminals got hooked on drugs got themselves to one of the Philadelphia drug rehabs.

There a many harmful effects of drug abuse in our communities.  These drug dealers provide what the addict wants and needs.  It seems that this kind of thing is going on in many communities across the US.  I suppose if someone didn’t need their product then they would go out of business.  The root then of this problem is the addict.  If you know someone who would like to get off drugs get them to an inpatient treatment center or heroin rehab where they can get safe and natural ways to detox and withdraw.  These drugs make your family members and friends act differently than what they should be acting.  Help them and help our communities get off drugs.

If you are into drug rehabilitation one of the first thing you may notice is that you do not feel so well.  This could be because of the harmful effect of the substance abuse itself and the negative lifestyle changes like the irregular eating habits you adopted and poor diet.  This recovery you are going through affect the body; for example your metabolism, your organ function and the mental well-being.  If you get into good nutrition it can help with the healing process.  The right nutrients will give the body energy and help build and maintain healthy organs and fight off infections.

If a person is on opiates like codeine, heroin and morphine that can affect the gastrointestinal system.  You can get constipated and when you withdraw you will get diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.  So what will happen next is that you will have an imbalance of electrolytes like sodium, potassium and chloride.  A high fiber diet with plenty of complex carbs is recommended.

If a person is suffering from alcohol abuse they will probably have deficiencies from Vitamin B6, thiamin and folic acid.  This will cause anemia and nervous system problems.  Alcoholic have problems with two major organs the liver and the pancreas ad that can cause imbalance of fluids, calories, protein and electrolytes.  A person could develop Diabetes, permanent liver damage, seizures, severe malnutrition and a shortened life expectancy.  Lab testing is recommended to see just what a rehabilitating alcoholic will need.

Stimulants like crack, cocaine and methamphetamine have decreased the appetite of the user and this will cause weight loss and malnutrition.  The user can stay up for days at a time.  They will be dehydrated and have electrolyte imbalances during these days.  The difficulty will be in getting back to a healthy diet especially if they have lots of weight loss. You don’t have to be at a spa in Sonoma to make healthy changes — though if you’re an addict, it will help to get expert advice at one of the Arizona drug rehabs.

Marijuana can cause a person to have increased appetite.  You will notice weight gain in these individuals.  They will need to cut back on fat, sugar and total calories.

When people are trying to get into rehabilitation it is important that they feel good.  That will help tremendously with the recovery as the relapse will be less likely.  Some good ideas are to stick to a regular mealtime, eat a low fat diet, get more protein, complex carbs and dietary fiber and by all means take vitamins and mineral supplements.

If you need help getting off the drugs or alcohol get into an inpatient treatment center or heroin rehab.  There are places that will get you through this process in a safe and natural way.  Don’t let anyone fool you into thinking that taking one drug will get you off the drug you are on.  Something can be done about it.

Just last month Portland, Oregon made a huge drug bust.  Working in cooperation with Portland’s Police bureau Neighborhood Response Team the Columbia Enforcement narcotics Team (CENT) arrested two suspected Mexican Cartel drug traffickers.  These traffickers were believed to provide large quantities of heroin to Columbia County.  This team had a high risk stop in southeast Portland and the result was the arrest of a 31 year old and a 32 year old both of Gresham.  The St. Helens Police Department’s Critical Incident Response Team raided the couples’ Gresham apartment and found methamphetamine, cocaine and more than 2 ounces of heroin as well as scales and packaging materials.  There was about $11,000 in cash that was seized.  The detectives found a small shrine depicting Jesus Malverde, reportedly the patron saint of narcotics trafficking.  An official was quoted as saying, “These shrines are frequently found in homes of Mexican drug traffickers and are believed by the traffickers to bring them protection against law enforcement.”

This whole investigation started when some individuals that were arrested gave to the officials some information of a high-level Mexican drug organization in Gresham and so law enforcement followed that lead knowing that this could be the main source of heroin in Columbia County.  During the investigation they identified the two as suspected leaders of the organization.  They tracked their movements associated with the organization with physical, electronic, and scientific means to “not only build their case on the organization but to also identify many of the organizations Columbia County and Portland med-level drug distributors.”

Both of these suspects are being held at the Multnomah County Detention Center on multiple felony charges including manufacture and delivery of heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine.  They were also charged with conducting their illegal drug enterprises within 1,000 feet of a school. Let’s hope that the kids whom they got hooked on drugs got themselves to one of the Portland drug rehabs.

Officials also stated: “The investigation is far from over.  We intend to focus additional time and resources to a complete dismantling of the local arm of this and any other drug organization that prey upon our Columbia County communities for profit.” If you or someone you know has gotten hooked on these dangerous substances, get him or her to a detox or heroin rehab today.

The war on drugs rages on.  These organizations actually they will be protected from harm when they are doing harmful things to whole communities.  There is a lot to be said about that.