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How To Know And Help A Drug Addict.
What is drug addiction?
Drug addiction is a brain
disease affecting the emotions
and behavior. It is distinguished
by drug craving, seeking,
and use. A person addicted
to drugs will persist even
in the face of extremely negative
consequences. Drug-seeking
may become compulsive in large
part as a result of the effects
of prolonged drug use on brain
functioning and, thus, on
behavior.
How quickly can drug adiction
happen?
There is no easy answer to
this. How quickly a person
becomes addicted to a drug
depends on many factors including
the biology of your body.
All drugs are potentially
harmful and may have life-threatening
consequences associated with
their abuse. There are also
vast differences among individuals
in sensitivity to various
drugs. While one person may
use a drug one or many times
and suffer no ill effects,
another person may be particularly
vulnerable and overdose with
first use. There is no way
of knowing in advance how
someone may react.
How can you tell if someone
is addicted to drugs?
If a person is compulsively
seeking and using a drug despite
negative consequences, such
as loss of job, debt, physical
problems brought on by drug
abuse, or family problems,
then he or she probably is
addicted.
What are the physical signs
of abuse or addiction?
The physical signs of abuse
or addiction can vary depending
on the person and the drug
being abused. For example,
someone who abuses marijuana
may have a chronic cough or
worsening of asthmatic symptoms.
Each drug has short-term and
long-term physical effects.
Stimulants like cocaine increase
heart rate and blood pressure,
whereas opioids like heroin
may slow the heart rate and
reduce respiration.
Are there effective treatments
for drug addiction?
Drug addiction can be effectively
treated with behavioral-based
therapies and, for addiction
to some drugs such as heroin
or nicotine, medications.
Treatment will vary for each
person depending on the type
of drug(s) being used, and
multiple courses of treatment
may be needed to achieve success.
How do I help somebody That
is addicted to drugs?
Professional help is the best
help. There are many types
of drug rehabilitation programs
available. Research which
one will be best suited to
your needs and contact them.
You will find people ready
and willing to help.
About The Author
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and alcohol addiction or drug
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