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Drug! Maintaining a supply of the drug, no effort to stop drug use, feel the need to use drugs ... Drug addiction is the reliance on a drug, there is no ability to control the use of drugs ...

To define

Drug addiction is a dependence on a drug. Once addicted, may not have the ability to control the use of drugs and may continue to use the drug despite the harm it causes. Drug addiction can cause intense craving for the drug. May want to quit, but most people find it impossible to do it alone.

Not everyone who uses drugs becomes addicted, but for many people start to use is what often leads to addiction. Drug addiction can cause serious, long-term consequences including problems with physical health and mental health, relationships, employment and law.

May need help from a doctor, family, relatives, support groups or organizations a treatment program to overcome drug addiction.

The symptoms

Most drug addiction begins with the regular use of a drug. For some people, this will not continue. For others, using the drug becomes a habit and use is becoming more frequent. As time passes, you may need a larger dose of the drug. Soon may need medication just to feel better. Increased drug use, may find that it becomes increasingly difficult without drugs. Stopping may cause intense cravings and make the body feel sick.

Symptoms of drug addiction or behavior including

Feel take medication regularly - this can daily or even several times a day.

Failing efforts to stop drug use.

Maintaining a supply of the drug.

Spending money on the drug even if not able to get.

Working to get the drugs that often will not do, such as theft.

Feel the need to take drugs to deal with problems.

Drive or do other dangerous activities while under the influence of drugs.

Recognition of drug abuse among adolescents, can guide teens using drugs include

Problems at school. The classes are frequently absent, not interested an event or activity at school, and may have indicators of drug use.

Physical health problems. Lack of energy and motivation may indicate that are using certain medications.

Neglect occurs. Adolescents are generally concerned about how they look. A lack of interest in clothing, grooming or looks may be a warning sign of drug use.

Changes in behavior. Teenagers enjoy privacy, but the efforts to bar family members entering their rooms or knowing where they go with friends you can indicate drug use. In addition, the drastic change in behavior and in relationships with family and friends may be related to drug use.

Spending money. Sudden requests for money without a reasonable explanation for the use of it may be a sign of drug use. It can detect money stolen from previously safe places at home.

Recognize signs of drug use and dependence

Signs and symptoms of specific drug use and dependence vary depending on the drug. May know a family member or a person who is using or abusing a drug based on physical signs and symptoms and behaviors related to smoking.

Marijuana and hashish

 Can grow marijuana, compounds including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) found in marijuana and hashish. The marijuana users often use the drug daily.

Signs of use and dependence can include:

A heightened sense of visual perception auditory and taste.

Poor memory.

High blood pressure and heart rate.

Blush.

Decreased coordination.

Difficulty concentrating.

Increased appetite.

The reaction time slows.

Paranoid

Barbiturates and benzodiazepines

Barbiturates and benzodiazepines depression prescription central nervous system. Phenobarbital, amobarbital and secobarbital are examples of barbiturates. Benzodiazepines include sedatives such as diazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam and chlordiazepoxide.

Signs of use and dependence can include:

Sleepy.

Stuttering, slurred.

Lack of coordination.

Memory impairment.

Confused.

Slow breathing and lower blood pressure.

Dizziness.

Depression.

Methamphetamine, cocaine and amphetamines

This class of drugs includes amphetamines, methamphetamine, cocaine and methylphenidate.

Signs of use and dependence can include:

Euphoria.

Reduced appetite.

Talk fast.

Uncomfortable.

The unmoving.

Depression medication disappear.

Nasal congestion and damage to the nasal mucosa in the inhaler.

Losing sleep.

Weight loss.

Increased heart rate, blood pressure and temperature.

Arrogant excesses.

Methamphetamine is also known as meth, is a particularly dangerous drug. It's very addictive and causes a number of health consequences in short and long term. Methamphetamine is relatively inexpensive and widely available.

Drugs club

Clubs, drugs commonly used by teens and young adults at clubs, concerts. Such as Ecstasy, GHB, Rohypnol and Ketamine. These drugs are not all classified in the same category, but share some similar effects and dangers.

The signs of drug use and dependence can include:

A feeling of great happiness or exaggerated.

Reducing inhibition.

A heightened sense of visual or changes, sound and taste.

Amphetamine-like effects (with ketamine and Ecstasy).

Coordination defects.

Memory problems or dementia.

Increased or decreased heart rate and blood pressure.

Drowsiness and loss of consciousness (with GHB and Rohypnol).

GHB and Rohypnol are particularly dangerous. At high doses, can cause seizures, coma and death. The risk increases when these drugs are used with alcohol. Because they reduce the consciousness and memory and reality is easy to give someone without knowledge or consent, these drugs are often used as drugs for the purpose of rape.

A particularly dangerous form of drug as liquid, tablets or powders of these drugs available on the street often contain unknown substances that could be harmful, including other illegal drugs are produced .

Hallucinogens

Use of hallucinogens produce signs and symptoms vary depending on the drug. The most common hallucinogens are LSD and phencyclidine (PCP).

Signs of LSD use include:

Illusion.

Greatly reduced perception of reality.

Changes in permanent mental awareness.

Tachycardia.

High blood pressure.

Concussions.

Relive the experience of hallucinations, even years later.

PCP use signs include:

Illusion.

Euphoria.

Illusion.

Freaking out.

Loss of appetite.

Depression.

Positive, can be violent.

Inhalation drugs

The signs and symptoms of inhalant use vary depending on what is the substance inhaled. Some commonly inhaled substances include glue, paint thinners, correction fluid, fluid markers, oil and gas cleaning products family.

When inhaled, these products can cause brief intoxication and reduces the feeling of inhibition. Long-term use may cause seizures and damage to the brain, liver and kidneys. Inhalant use can also cause death.

Narcotic analgesics

Opioids are narcotics, analgesics produced naturally from opium or synthesized. This class of drugs includes heroin, morphine, codeine, methadone and oxycodone.

The signs of drug use and dependence can include:

Reduce pain.

The demure.

Depression.

Confused.

Constipation.

Slowed breathing.

Mark needles if injecting drug users.

If you think the use of drugs that can not be controlled or is causing problems, get help from a doctor. Seek help sooner, the greater chance for long-term recovery. Family doctor can be a good place to start, or maybe a mental health provider such as a psychologist or psychiatrist.

See a doctor if

Unable to stop using a drug.

Drug use has led to unsafe behavior, such as sharing needles or having sex unprotected.

 Think may have symptoms after stopping taking a medicine.

If you're reluctant to initially access to a doctor, the hotline can be a good place to start to learn about treatment.

Get emergency help if myself or someone had a drug and

May have overdosed.

Loss of consciousness.

Having trouble breathing.

Have seizures.

There are signs of a heart attack, such as chest pain or pressure.

Are there any other reactions or psychological troubles of drug use.

Organizations intervention

Because many drug users deny they have a problem, they will not seek help on their own. Family members, friends or co-workers may have to convince users to seek treatment. If there is one person or a family member with a drug problem, may need to take steps to organize an intervention plan.

Intervention is a process of careful planning, including family and friends, teachers or others join together to confront someone about the consequences of addiction and ask him or she accepts a treatment plan. Successful intervention involves careful planning, research and teamwork. If you think you need to set up an intervention plan, learn how to do it correctly. An intervention can carefully be held very successful, but a poorly planned confrontation can make the situation worse.

Reason

Like many psychological disorders, drug addiction and dependence depends on several things. Two main factors include:

Environment. The environmental factors including beliefs and attitudes of families and exposed to a peer group encourages drug use, seems to play a role in initial drug use.

Gen. Once you begin using a medication, drug development may be affected by genetic traits.

Change the way the brain

Physical addiction appears to occur when repeated use of a drug that alters how the brain to feel pleasure. Drugs physical changes to some nerve cells in the brain. Chemicals used to be called nerve cells communicate neurotransmitters. Neurons release neurotransmitters into the gaps (synapses) between nerve cells, neurotransmitters received by receptors on other nerve cells and cells on its own authority.

Risk Factors

Any age, sex or economic status can become addicted to drugs. However, several factors can affect the ability to develop addiction:

Family History addiction. Drug addiction is more common in some families and likely involves the effects of many genes. If blood relative such as a parent or sibling with alcohol or drug problems, are at risk of developing drug addiction.

Are men. Men are twice likely than women to have problems with drugs.

There is a psychological problem. If there is a psychological problem such as depression, personality disorders or stress disorder post-traumatic, will easily become dependent on the drug.

Social pressure. Particularly for young people, the pressure is a strong factor began to use and abuse drugs.

Lack of family involvement. Lack of information with parents can increase the risk of addiction - such indispensable parental supervision.

Anxiety, depression and loneliness. Using drugs can become a way to deal with these painful psychological feelings.

Using a highly addictive drug. Some drugs, such as heroin and cocaine such cause addiction faster than others.

Complications

Dependence on drugs can create a number of life-changing complications. May include:

Health problems. Drug addiction can lead to a range of both - short and health problems lasting mental and physical.

Unconsciousness, coma and sudden death. Take some drugs may be particularly dangerous, especially if high doses or combine them with other drugs or alcohol.

There is an infectious disease. The drug addicts are more likely to have an infectious disease such as HIV, either through sex unsafe or by sharing needles.

Crash. If a drug addiction, are more likely to drive or engage in other dangerous activities while intoxicated.

Suicide. The suicide drug users often than those without.

Family problems. Changes in behavior can cause conflicts in marriage or family.

Work issues. Performance may work poorly and may leave jobs more frequently.

Problems at school. Learning efficiency and motivation to excel in school may suffer.

Legal issues. It can stem from stealing to support drug addicts, the influence of drugs or alcohol with driving.

Financial problems. Spending money to support the habit, losing money from other needs can be put into debt, and could lead to acts of illegal or unethical.

Tests and diagnosis

Diagnosing drug usually starts at the family doctor level, often after a family member was concerned about the behavior of another member of the family. Your doctor may ask questions about the frequency of drug use, whether any family members have criticized the use of drugs or even have never felt there might be a problem.

A definitive diagnosis of drug addiction usually occurs after an evaluation of a psychiatrist, psychologist or a professional counselor. Blood tests are not used for the diagnosis of drug addiction, but can be used to see if had done some drugs in recent years.

To be diagnosed with addiction (substance dependence), must meet the criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical DSM. Published by the American Psychiatric Association and is used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental conditions.

The following criteria must be met for a diagnosis of dependence.

A model using the drug causes significant problems or distress that includes three or more of the following, occurring at any time during a period of 12 months:

Develop tolerance, which means that drugs work less and need more drugs to get the status.

There are physical symptoms or psychological, or take a similar drug to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

It usually takes a larger number of drugs in a time of.

Continue to try to cut down or quit using the drug.

Spend some time taking it, using drugs or recovering from the effects of the drug.

Quit or cut social engagement, professional activities or entertainment because of drug use.

Continue to use drugs even knowing it cause physical problems or psychological. .

Treatments and drugs

Treatments include drug treatment programs organized inpatient or outpatient, consulting and participation in self-help groups to help combat use of addictive drugs again. Depending on the degree of addiction, it may take steps to help detoxification.

Counseling therapy. The addiction treatment programs and self-help group meetings can help overcome addiction and return to sanity.

The treatment program. Treatment usually includes educational programs and therapy sessions focused to be sober and relapse prevention. This can be done individual, group or family sessions.

Advisory. Individual or family counseling with a psychologist, psychiatrist or counselor can help fight the temptation to use drugs. Behavior therapy can help develop ways to deal with cravings, suggest strategies to avoid drugs and prevent relapse and offer suggestions as to how to deal with relapse if it occurs out. Counseling can also involve talking about your job, legal issues and the relationship with family and friends. Counseling with family members can help them develop better communication skills and to be more supportive.

Self-help groups. Many, although not all, of these groups tend to use the 12-step model first. Articles that addiction is a chronic disorder with a danger of relapse and sustained treatment may include medications, counseling and attending self-help group meetings, it is necessary to prevent relapse prevention. Your doctor or counselor can help locate a self-help group. 

Addiction

The goal of rehabilitation is to prevent drug use quickly and safely as possible. Detoxification may involve gradually reducing the dose of the drug or temporarily replace other substances, such as methadone have fewer serious side effects. For some people, it may be safe to undergo withdrawal therapy on an outpatient basis. Others may require admission to a hospital or treatment center.

Different withdrawal from the drug, various side effects and requires different approaches.

Depression drugs include barbiturates, benzodiazepines and others. The minor side effects of withdrawal can include restlessness, anxiety, sleep problems and sweating. Many signs and symptom severity can include hallucinations, whole body tremors, seizures and high blood pressure, increased heart rate and body temperature. The most serious stage of withdrawal may include delirium, but life-threatening possibilities. Cai therapy may include gradual reduction in medication, add another medication to help stabilize the nerve cells during detoxification, or both.

Stimulants including methamphetamine, cocaine, Ritalin and others. Side effects of withdrawal typically include depression, fatigue, anxiety and extreme gnawing. In some cases, signs and symptoms may include suicidal thoughts and sought suicide, delusions and contact with people with acute mental disorders. Treatment withdrawal is usually limited to emotional support from family, friends and doctors. Your doctor may recommend medications to treat paranoid psychosis or depression.

Opioids, such as heroin, morphine, codeine, OxyContin and others. Side effects of withdrawal from opioids can relatively minor to severe. Minors may include runny nose, sweating, yawning, feeling anxiety and craving the drug. Severe reactions can include sleeplessness, depression, dilated pupils, tachycardia, tachypnea, hypertension, abdominal cramps, tremors, bone and muscle pain, vomiting and diarrhea. Doctors may substitute an artificial opiate, methadone or buprenorphine, such as to reduce the craving for heroin during recovery.

Coping and support

Pass a drug addiction requires a lot of effort. Learning new coping skills and know where to seek help is very important. Here are some steps that can be considered:

A therapy. Drug addiction is linked to a number of issues that could help in counseling psychology. There may be other concerns about basic mental health needs to be addressed, or may have marital problems or family need to work through. Therapy can help regain peace and to heal relationships.

Join a support group. Compassion, understanding and shared experiences can help break the addiction. May find support groups in the community and there are some available on the Internet.

Seek treatment for other disorders of mental health. Because people with mental health problems such as depression, are more likely to become addicted to drugs, seek treatment immediately disorders The mental health if you have any signs or symptoms of mental illness.

Prevention

The best way to prevent illegal drug is not never used drugs. Use care when taking an addictive drug. The doctor may prescribe narcotics for pain, benzodiazepines to relieve anxiety or insomnia, or barbiturates to relieve stress or irritation. Doctors prescribe these drugs safe doses and monitor their use so not too large or too long for a dose in a while. If you feel you need more than the prescribed dose, talk to your doctor.

Preventing drug abuse in children

Perform the following steps to help prevent drug abuse among children:

Communicate. Talk to your children about the risks of drug use and drug abuse.

Listen. Be a good listener when you talk about social pressure and support their efforts to fight it.

Set a good example. Do not abuse alcohol or addictive drugs. Children of parents who abuse drugs have a greater risk of drug addiction.

Strengthen supervision. Work on the relationship with their children, will reduce the risk of child abuse or drug use.

Preventing relapse

As has been addicted to a drug, are at high risk of relapse. If you start to use drugs are more likely to lose control over the use of it again, even after treatment and have not used drugs for some time.

Avoid high-risk situations. Do not go back to the neighborhood where have used to get drugs. And stay away from the crowds you old medication.

Get help immediately if you use the drug again. If you start using the drug again, talk to a doctor, a mental health provider or someone else can help immediately.

Mark with a treatment plan. It may seem like you have controlled and do not need to continue to take steps to continue. Psychology, support group meetings or taking prescribed medication. Opportunity not relapse are much higher if the treatment continues after recovery.