Addiction Counseling: 2009

9 Kasım 2009 Pazartesi

About me

First of all, my name is Şenay Bayramoğlu. I study Psychological Counseling and Guidance in Eastern Mediterranean University. I choose this department because of to help people. I think, psychology to know is to know life. Psychology is everywhere in life. Counseling is the most closest profession to me. Actualty, ı am more interested in psychology than counseling. For this reason, after finishing my school I am considering to turn to psychology. I plan to do a master's degree Clinical Psychology. I can be teacher and psychologist together in the future. Also, I want to specialize in addiction. Choose what about the decision-making on my future now. I plan to pass the IELTS and make master in South Cyprus. In addition, I interested in Forensic Psychology.

Drug Abuse and Addiction SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, AND HELP FOR DRUG PROBLEMS

You might be wondering why on earth your loved seems to be choosing drugs over family. You might be struggling with finances, or even from the painful realization your loved one is in trouble with the law. Or you might be asking yourself why you are taking drugs again, when you swore just a few hours ago that you needed to cut down.

Drug abuse is not a matter of moral weakness or faulty willpower. It is a vicious cycle that actually causes changes in the brain, leading to stronger and stronger impulses to use. Without help, drug abuse destroys families and takes lives. But there is hope. Find out how to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug abuse or addiction in someone you care about or yourself. With the right support and treatment, the road to recovery is possible.

What is drug abuse and drug addiction?

Drug abuse, also known as substance abuse, involves the repeated and excessive use of chemical substances to achieve a certain effect. These substances may be “street” or “illicit” drugs, illegal due to their high potential for addiction and abuse. They also may be drugs obtained with a prescription, used for pleasure rather than for medical reasons.

Different drugs have different effects. Some, such as cocaine or methamphetamine, may produce an intense “rush” and initial feelings of boundless energy. Others, such as heroin, benzodiazepines or the prescription oxycontin, may produce excessive feelings of relaxation and calm. What most drugs have in common, though, is overstimulation of the pleasure center of the brain. With time, the brain’s chemistry is actually altered to the point where not having the drug becomes extremely uncomfortable and even painful. This compelling urge to use, addiction, becomes more and more powerful, disrupting work, relationships, and health.

What causes drug abuse and addiction?

What makes one person abuse drugs to the point of losing their home, their family and their job, while another does not? There is no one simple reason. Drug abuse and addiction is due to many factors. A powerful force in addiction is the inability to self- soothe or get relief from untreated mental or physical pain. Without the self-resilience and support to handle stress, loneliness or depression, drugs can be a tempting way to deal with the situation. Unfortunately, due to the changes drugs make to the brain, it can only take a few times or even one time to be on the road to addiction. Some other risk factors include:

Family history of addiction. While the interplay between genetics and environment is not entirely clear, if you have a family history of addiction, you are at higher risk for abusing drugs.
History of mental illness. Drug abuse can worsen mental illness or even create new symptoms. See dual diagnosis for more information on mental illness and drug abuse.
Untreated physical pain. Without medical supervision, pain medications or illegal drugs like heroin can rapidly become addictive.
Peer pressure. If people around you are doing drugs, it can be difficult to resist the pressure to try them, especially if you are a teenager.

References

http://helpguide.org/mental/drug_substance_abuse_addiction_signs_effects_treatment.htm

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