Addiction: Jasmin Garcia by jasmin garcia

What is drug addiction?

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-19 16:56:52 UTC

Drug addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease that affects the brain and causes compulsive drug craving , seeking, and use despite harmful and often devastating consequences.

How is addiction a disease?

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-19 17:06:32 UTC

Addiction is a disease because addiction is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain - in structure and in function.

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

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-19 17:09:00 UTC

To learn more about the science of drug addiction.

Following websites:

http://teens.drugabuse.gov/

http://hiv.drugabuse.gov/

What drugs are commonly abused

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-20 02:09:58 UTC

Drugs that are commonly abused are marijuana, Alcohol, Amphetamines, Cocaine and Hallucinogens.

http://www.drugs.com/article/drug-substance-abuse.html

What are the costs of substance abuse to society?

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-20 02:11:52 UTC

The costs of substance abuse to society is $181 billion/year for illegal drugs, $185 billion/year for Alcohol, and Tobacco for $193 billion/year which is total of $559 billion/year.

How do drugs work in the brain?

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-20 02:17:36 UTC

Drugs work in the brain by affecting the brain stem, the cerebral cortex, and the limbic system. It can alter important brain areas that are necessary for life- sustaining functions and can drive compulsive drug abuse that marks addiction.

Why do some people become addicted while others do not?

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-20 02:36:00 UTC

Risk for addiction is influenced by a combination of factors that include individual biology, social environment, and age or stage of development.

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/addiction/drug-abuse-and-addiction.htm

How do I know someone is addicted to drugs?

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-20 02:40:31 UTC

The more risk factors an individual has, the greater the chance that taking drugs can lad to addiction.

- family history of addiction

-early use of drugs http://www.helpguide.org/articles/addiction/drug-abuse-and-addiction.htms. To learn more about if someone is addicted.

What are withdrawal and detoxification (detox)?

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-20 03:10:51 UTC

Withdrawal is the all inclusive term used to describe a complex variety of unpleasant physical symptoms that occur when the use of some addictive drugs is reduced or stopped. Detoxification is the process of allowing the body to rid itself of a drug.

What happens to your brain if you keep taking drugs?

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-20 03:25:24 UTC

If you keep taking drugs your brain becomes less reactive to the drug. Which then it will show the brain of drug addicted.

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

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-20 03:27:54 UTC

A pregnant woman who abuses drugs may have other risk factors that could adversely affect the health and well being of her child. Since the fetus health is directly related to the mother

When is this thee best time to get someone into treatment?

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-20 03:39:07 UTC

Thee best time to get someone into treatment is when a loved one is in need of treatment, it is advisable to do everything in your power to help them find the courage, determination and means to seek treatment as early as possible.

Are there effective treatments for drug addiction?

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-20 03:45:15 UTC

Yes there effective treatments for drug addiction. Researchers show that combining addiction treatment medications and with behavioral therapy is the best way to ensure success for most patients.

Where can I find information about drug treatment?

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-20 03:49:35 UTC

To find information about drug treatment programs visit the website below. or call 1-800-662-HELP.

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

14garciajasmin — 2015-03-20 17:07:43 UTC

Some health consequences of abusing drugs is the persons behavior. then in the future youll have to face more consequences .