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Drug Rehab
Drug Rehabilitation; The Key Component
by: Jay Stockman
Drug and alcohol use can be traced back to 4000 B.C., in Egypt. By
the 19th century, active substances were being extracted from the raw
materials, and these psychoactive substances were being sold without
any regulations. By the early 1900s there were an estimated 250,000
drug addicts in the United States. The anti-war upheaval of the 1960s
brought with it a dramatic increase in drug use and increased social
acceptance. The 1980s saw a decline in most drug use, with a slight
increase in Cocaine use. Despite this overall decline, most Americans
still regard illegal drug use as one of the nation's most serious
problems. Opinion polls show the public favors a variety of different
approaches to the drug problem. In addition to strict laws, it is vital
to effectively treat individuals already suffering from drug dependence
and substance abuse, through education, therapy, medicine, and group
support. Drug rehabilitation is a key component to a successful
campaign against the use of illegal drugs.
At its fundamental level, humans use substances such as alcohol and
psychoactive drugs because these substances give the user a feeling of
pleasure. Pleasure is a very powerful force. Our brains are wired in
such a way that if you do something that gives you pleasure you will
probably want to do it again. All drugs that are addicting can energize
and enhance the brain's pleasure circuit. Addiction is a chronic
disease that affects ones brain, and ones behavior. Addicted
individuals abuse drugs without regard to the consequences of health,
relationships, money, work etc. It is a consuming disease that not only
effects the individual directly, but others indirectly. If left
untreated, this disease can lead to the social death, as well as the
actual death of the inflicted individual. Proper management must be
instituted immediately to return the individual to a life that is more
manageable, and drug free. A program of drug rehabilitation best
achieves this goal.
Drug rehabilitation is the process of medical or psychotherapeutic
treatment for substance abuse. The goal of any drug rehabilitation
program is to provide comprehensive drug treatment and alcohol
rehabilitation services, and introduce individuals to a new lifestyle
free of chemicals. Successful treatment of substance abusers depends
upon the severity and nature of the addiction, as well as motivation.
Some treatment programs use medicines that neutralize the effects of
the drug. Acupuncture has also been successful in treating the cravings
that accompany drug withdrawal. Comprehensive substance abuse
counseling and education is another component for a successful plan.
Evaluating the efficacy of any treatment plan is difficult because of
the chronic nature of drug abuse, and the fact that the disease is
usually complicated by personal, social, and health factors.
Statistics show that getting sober is easy; staying sober is the
hard part, and the first year of recovery is the most difficult. It may
take a number of attempts before success is achieved. Nobody chooses to
become a drug addict or alcoholic, this disease cannot be wished away,
it has to be treated.
About The Author
Jay B Stockman is a contributing editor for Drug Rehab Programs
Visit http://newdrug-rehab-center.com/
for more information.
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