An Overview

Treatment

• RELAPSE PREVENTION: Medication can be given to the patient to re-establish normal brain function and to decrease cravings.
• OUTPATIENT BEHAVIOURAL TREATMENT: It includes individual or group drug counselling. In this, the patient needs to visit the health counselor on regular schedule.
• INPATIENT OR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT: It is used in cases with more severe problems. It uses various therapeutic approaches that helps the patient to live a drug free life.

Causes

• GENETIC: The chances of indulging in substance abuse are higher when a first degree relative already has a disorder.
• BRAIN CHEMISTRY: Drugs invade the brain communication system and interfere with the way neurons send, receive and process information.
• ENVIRONMENTAL: The environment; in which a person lives in; plays a very crucial role. In families, where alcohol and drugs are used, the changes of child engaging substance abuse is also quite high.

Signs and symptoms

1. PSYCHOLOGICAL/MOOD:

• Outbursts
• Loss of interest in various activities
• Lack of motivation
• Lack of judgment
• Irritability
• Mood swings

2. BEHAVIORAL:

• Engaging in hazardous activities
• Social withdrawal
• Financial problems
• Engaging in risky behaviour
• Deterioration of health
• Less involvement in day to day activities

3. PHYSICAL:

• Change in appetite
• Less sleep
• Negative effects on immune system
• Fettered perceptual experiences

Types

• ALCOHOL: Drinking of too much alcohol the chance of an injury or accident goes up. Heavy drinking can cause liver problems.
• HEROIN: It is natural version of man-made prescription Opioid Narcotics. It deteriorates our thought process, causes nausea and nervousness.
• COCAINE: This speed ups the whole body. We start to talk, move or think very fast.
  A person can also have features of more than one particular type.

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