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Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the state of being so dependent on a drug that one has to have it every day. Some drugs are more addictive than others.

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About Drug Addiction

Drug addiction refers to a person’s dependence on a substance despite the negative or harmful effects caused by using that substance. The exact cause of dependency is unknown, but it is widely believed that there are many factors that contribute to dependency. Those factors include type of drug used, depression, anxiety, stress, peer pressure and even genetics.

Most addictions begin with social or casual use of a drug. The feelings received when the drug is used cause some to desire the drug more often so to repeat these feelings. Over time some will begin to crave the drug and become dependent on it. It is often described as needing to use the drug in order to function normally, when in reality it is doing the exact opposite. The dependency and cravings distort the abusers sense of what is normal and what is not.

Some of the most commonly addictive drugs are alcohol, heroin, cocaine, marijuana and prescription pain killers such as OxyContin and Vicotin. The price of the drugs can vary and with the higher the dependency the cost of maintaining a lifestyle on drugs can be financially debilitating.

Many drug users will experience withdrawal when they stop using their drug of choice. The symptoms associated withdrawal is often what keeps an addict using. Withdrawal symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, chills, tremors, heart palpitations, sweating, muscle tension, anxiety, depression, headaches, insomnia and difficulty breathing. It is best to seek a program that is capable of helping the person through these symptoms if they are experienced. Without proper care and treatment, the symptoms of withdrawal can cause death.

There are many treatment options available to those who are struggling with drug addiction. There are both in-patient and out-patient treatment facilities available. Behavioral therapies include counseling, self and family therapy and support groups. There are also medication treatments that may be recommended. Once the addiction has ceased many people attend a 12-step program that is often tailored to the specific drug that was abused. The meeting provides support for former addicts and helps them to overcome the hurdles associated with drug abuse.

If you or anyone you know may have a drug problem and would like to speak to someone to learn more about addiction and what options are available to those who are addicted please call The National Drug Abuse Hotline at 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) or The National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Information Center at 1-800-784-6776.

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Janis Winehouse (C) leaves the St. Pancras Coroner's Court in central London on October 26, 2011, following the announcement of the results of the inquest into the death of her daughter, British singer Amy Winehouse. Amy Winehouse was more than five times over the legal British drink-drive limit when she died, an inquest heard, as a coroner delivered a verdict of death by misadventure. Winehouse, 27, was found dead at her London home on July 23 following years of alcohol and drug addiction. The singer had 416 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. The legal drink-drive limit is 80mg.

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