https://padlet.com/kimberly_mars/8rxt4d2dkg9w By: Kim Mars en-us 2016-11-14 15:56:33 UTC 2026-03-09 12:50:11 UTC hello@padlet.com kimberly_mars https://padlet.com/kimberly_mars/8rxt4d2dkg9w/wish/141214502 Alcohol, Tobacco, Opiates, and other drugs are addictive.  "Drug Addictionis a complex illness characterized by intense and, at times, uncontrollable drug craving, along with compul- sive drug seeking and use that persist even in the face of devas- tating consequences." (Online health book, Unit 5.2, pg 2)]]> 2016-12-01 18:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_mars/8rxt4d2dkg9w/wish/141214502 kimberly_mars https://padlet.com/kimberly_mars/8rxt4d2dkg9w/wish/141774381 Many people die each day from drugs and alcohol. According to cdc.gov it says that approximately 480,000 people die annually from just smoking alone. Including 42,000 from second-hand smoking.]]> 2016-12-05 15:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_mars/8rxt4d2dkg9w/wish/141774381 kimberly_mars https://padlet.com/kimberly_mars/8rxt4d2dkg9w/wish/141776583 There are treatment options for those who are addicted. There are many medications to help turn the addictiveness around. "Behavioral treatments help patients engage in the treatment process, modify their attitudes and behaviors related to drug abuse, and increase healthy life skills." (Online health book, unit 5.2, pg 8). One other way to stop someone from being addicted is weening off of the drug, or slowly reducing the amount until they're not using it anymore. ]]> 2016-12-05 15:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_mars/8rxt4d2dkg9w/wish/141776583 kimberly_mars https://padlet.com/kimberly_mars/8rxt4d2dkg9w/wish/141780289 My dads friend was addicted to smoking tobacco. He tried many times. It only seemed to only last him a short while until he started up again. The longest he went without smoking was about a year, give or take a few months. He did pass away this year due to a train accident. I think that if he lived longer he could've quit before he died again. This is how I found that quitting can be hard for people.]]> 2016-12-05 15:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_mars/8rxt4d2dkg9w/wish/141780289