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Drug Rehabilitation; The Key Component
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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