Addiction Mestas by Samuel Mestas

Addiction happens when a individual keeps coming in contact with something alertnating their life

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-17 18:28:49 UTC

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Each drug comes with an addiction

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-17 18:31:10 UTC

Drugs aren't easy to quit but can be avoided and quit from.

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-17 18:31:44 UTC

Drugs and Alcohol are more commonly caused addictions.

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What drugs are commonly abused?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-18 17:51:35 UTC

Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana,

What are the costs of substance abuse to society?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-18 17:52:35 UTC

Costs the country, millions of money to healthcare costs, crime, and lost of productivity.

Where can i learn more about the science of drug addiction?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-18 18:01:25 UTC

There is a lot of stuff known about drug addiction but why drugs can become addictions, take research to find out.

What is drug addiction?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-18 18:05:21 UTC

Drug addiction is a difficult disease to control. It takes good will and high hopes to achieve quitting.

How is addiction a disease?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-18 18:10:25 UTC

Addiction is a disease because it alternates the brain and way of thinking. Addiction of drugs completely changes lifestyles and the way individuals think.

How do drugs work in the brain?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-18 18:14:43 UTC

drugs give off the same chemicals to the brain to set a change in how the person thinks and how the user lives.

Why do some people become addicted while others do not?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-18 18:16:43 UTC

While few individuals can become addicted, others do not. That is because others either just try it and not get addicted or stay away from the drugs knowing the consequences. Addicts try once and try multiple times and lead themselves to being an addict.

How do I know if someone is addicted to drugs?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-18 18:22:58 UTC

You would notice if someone is addicted to drugs if the person experiences a change in mood, behavior or lifestyle including major changes.

What are withdrawal and detoxification (detox)?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-18 18:28:32 UTC

The intervention in a case of physical dependence to a drug. Accepting life without the certain drugs or drugs.

Other than addiction, what are some other health consequences of abusing drugs?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-20 17:54:00 UTC

The effects of drugs can be very devastating. Drugs cause mental illness, sexual diseases, stroke, body system diseases and many other harmful diseases.

What happens to your brain if you keep taking drugs?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-20 17:57:12 UTC

causes dysfunctions and preventions which causes body systems to eventually shut down.

If a pregnant woman abuses drugs, does it affect the fetus?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-20 18:01:42 UTC

Drugs take negative effect on the fetus transferring any drugs taken to the baby with the placenta. Can also cause birth effects and have a dying fetus.

When is the best time to get someone treatment?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-20 18:06:33 UTC

Not when they hit rock bottom because that can be a lower chance of getting the addict treated. Early when they begin the addiction to create less future problems for themselves.

Are there effective treatments for addiction?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-20 18:09:06 UTC

To quit drug addiction, the addict must set a goal in order to quit to return to a productive functioning lifestyle while not only benefiting yourself but your peers, family, and friends.

Where can i find information about drug treatment programs?

samuelmestas5 — 2015-03-20 18:14:18 UTC

Everyone needs a different type of program to successfully control their addiction and to restore them to a drug free life.