




Facts
Out of the 11,651 deaths... accidental and intentional by way of suicide... reported to DAWN by medical examiners in 1999, the most recent year for which complete statistics are available, 4,820 were the result of heroin or morphine abuse, or some combination of those and other drugs. Tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana are still the most widely abused substances by children and adolescents. Among illicit substances, marijuana has shown an alarming increase in use, especially by younger adolescents. In 1997, 17.7% of 8th graders had used marijuana in the past year, almost 3 times the 1991 rate. The percentage of high school seniors who reported marijuana use in the past month continues to climb, from 13.8% in 1991 to 19.0% in 1994 to 23.7% in 1997. Although marijuana is certainly less toxic than many other drugs, the popular notion that it is harmless is false. Along with its other negative effects, marijuana has a direct effect on short-term memory and other cognitive functions. However, only 58.1% of 12th graders believe that smoking marijuana regularly is harmful, a notable decrease from 1991 (78.6%). The Intensive Outpatient Plan is merely a starting point. Overcoming alcoholism, drugs or substances is usually lifetime issue. Life changes, and while people come and go one key challenge faced by those is recovery is seeking and securing relationships without substances or drugs of abuse. Those in recovery should usually be encouraged to persevere in the face of adversity, and become self-assertive with sayings such as: "I am not willing to compromise". It may also be advisable to remind those in recovery if one door shuts God opens another. God’s doors are supportive and gentle, yet strong and assertive. Life is work and unless an effort is made to secure a Greater Strength as a positive connection, relapses to old behaviors or patterns can become habit. Stimulants change the way the brain works by changing the way nerve cells communicate. Nerve cells, called neurons, send messages to each other by releasing special chemicals called neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters work by attaching to key sites on neurons called receptors. |
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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