Drug and alcohol abuse
treatment is an important part of recovering from addiction. In Drug
addiction occurs with illegal and legal drugs and can affect anyone.
At Care & concern, we recognize the symptoms of drug abuse and we can help. The effects of drug addiction can be devastating due to the frequent mood changes drugs cause. Irritability, or lack of enthusiasm to participate in life, can result in poor financial stability, the deterioration of relationships and even loss of a job or homelessness. Our specialized treatment programs can help you overcome this powerful addiction.
The Signs of Drug Addiction
A few common signs of drug
addiction are constantly thinking about the drug, poor coordination, rapid or
slurred speech, drowsiness, hallucinations, unable to quit using drugs on your
own, memory loss, nausea, red eyes, irritability, and frequently being
argumentative.
What Causes Drug Addiction?
Depression, anxiety, the
inability to handle a situation and other stresses in life are frequent reasons
why drug use begins in the first place.
Different drugs affect our
body system in different ways. One person may enjoy the effects of a drug while
another may not due to chemicals and signals affecting the brain. Drugs in the
category of Cannabinoids contain delta-9-tetrahydrocannibinol (THC), which
sends out signals throughout the body. For some the results are pleasing, but
for others, the results are not.
Someone who is directly related to an addict has a higher chance of becoming one than another person might.
Another important aspect of drug addiction is its availability. Depending on what drugs you have available to you, your use determines if and how fast you will become addicted.
Each drug has its own physical makeup and thus each drug varies in the time it takes to become addicted.
Past trauma is a factor
that causes many people to use drugs. Sexual abuse, loss of a loved one or some
sort of an accident are all things someone would want to forget. Often times,
people will deal with these problems and temporarily allow themselves to forget
about them by using drugs.
Likewise, our friends can
also be a major influence on our lives. If your friends take drugs, you are
more likely to take drugs.
Society aids in the pull
toward drug addiction. Many people have been programmed to believe that taking
drugs is a part of life and an experience everyone should have. In reality,
taking drugs causes numerous health complications, as well as personal
problems, and is an unnecessary risk.
Through our holistic approach to recovery we hope to address each of the previously mentioned issues with you. Genetics, past trauma, personality, family life, nutrition and fitness level, are all separate components we treat in our search to address every facet of your life, not only your medical components.
What are the Effects of Drug Addiction?
Millions of people
worldwide have contracted serious injuries and illnesses as a result of drug
use. Although the effects may differ according to the drugs taken, the following
are some common effects of long-term drug abuse:
Physical Effects
Various diseases - HIV,
Hepatitis A and B Increased or Decreased heart rate Infections Arthritis
Alterations in the brain Overdose or death Seizures Respiratory problems
Emotional Effects
Panic attacks,
aggressiveness, depression, nervousness, paranoia, unusually calm.
Effects of Drug Addiction Withdrawal
Insomnia, nausea, vomiting,
pain in the muscles and bones, anxiety, strong desire for drugs.
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