Drug Addiction 2

For most people, drug addiction begins with the curious first try. Most drug addicts mistakenly think that there is no harm in trying drugs. But often, that first taste is followed by several more, and addiction ensues.

If you suspect that a family member especially a teenager is addicted to drugs, be very observant. Here are some symptoms to look out for.

Telltale signs of addiction

Aside from physical effects such as dilated pupils, pimple outbreaks, hollowed cheeks and eyes, and slurred speech, among others, there are several behavioral and social manifestations that indicate drug abuse. Watch out for these.

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Drug abuse by teenagers is very common, which can lead to disastrous consequences in the future. A large proportion of deaths in people between 15 and 24 are reportedly connected in some way or the other to drug or alcohol abuse. Such abuse also leads to violent criminal acts, such as assault, murder or rape. Some young people also take drugs to overcome depression and anxiety.

If a young member of your family suddenly starts behaving in a aberrant manner or tries to keep aloof from other family members, you have some reasons to be suspicious. Physical signs like red eyes, nagging cough, and changes in eating and sleeping habits should also serve as warning signals.

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Drug abuse has been a growing problem in the world for many years now. And with more sophisticated drugs finding their way into clubs and other hangouts, it is relatively easier for teens and adults to be lured into substance abuse.

Many people believe that they can stop themselves before they get addicted to the substance. Most times though, intervention is needed to make them stop. And interventions are usually at a cost.

Treatment of Drug Addiction

The treatment of substance abuse depends on the type of drug used by the patient and the duration of abuse. A patient s attitude is usually altered by the abuse but treatment can also be customized according to his characteristics. Treatment can

come in the form of medical intervention through the use of therapeutic drugs and procedures or through counseling. But the best treatment program, as it has been found out, is the one that combines various therapies that address the problem and disease in its entirety.

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Introduction

Due to the change in world s social and economic pattern with so much of stressors and so less time for each other and even for oneself to get relaxed, there is a hug scope for the immature population to go for unnatural and short-lived pleasures which although might pose severe threat to one s own health and well being and even to life. Hence late teenagers and people in early twenties are those who are most prone to it as they both have reason and accessibility for the same.

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Prescription Drug Abuse, or pill addiction as it is commonly called, and, ultimately, ‘pill withdrawal’ have been with us since doctors began prescribing drugs, but has become more widespread since the advent of the repeat prescription or refill , whereby patients can have a prescription renewed without having to visit their doctor. This can be as simple for many people as visiting a pharmacy and filling out a form giving their name, address and the drug they want. This is then returned to the surgery for the doctor to countersign. The problem is that these can often be signed as routine, rather than consideration being given to the need, and so facilitating prescription

drug abuse.

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