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    The document discusses treatments for addiction, noting that effective treatments are available and often involve a combination of medication and therapy. It explains that recognizing the problem is the first step in recovery. Formal assessments can determine if a substance use disorder exists, and treatments should address any co-occurring medical, psychiatric, or social issues. Treatments may include hospitalization, therapeutic communities, outpatient programs, or self-help groups. Medications can relieve cravings and withdrawal symptoms while therapy helps understand behaviors and develop coping skills.

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    1.

    2 Treatments for addiction

    Effective treatments for addiction are available.

    The first step on the road to recovery is recognition of the problem. The recovery
    process can be hindered when a person denies having a problem and lacks
    understanding about substance misuse and addiction. The intervention of
    concerned friends and family often prompts treatment.

    A health professional can conduct a formal assessment of symptoms to see if a


    substance use disorder exists. Even if the problem seems severe, most people with
    a substance use disorder can benefit from treatment. Unfortunately, many people
    who could benefit from treatment don’t receive help.

    Because addiction affects many aspects of a person’s life, multiple types of


    treatment are often required. For most, a combination of medication and individual
    or group therapy is most effective. Treatment approaches that address an
    individual’s situation and any co-occurring medical, psychiatric and social
    problems can lead to sustained recovery.

    Medications are used to control drug cravings and relieve severe symptoms of
    withdrawal. Therapy can help addicted individuals understand their behavior and
    motivations, develop higher self-esteem, cope with stress and address other mental
    health problems.

    Treatment may also include:

    -Hospitalization

    -Therapeutic communities (highly controlled, drug-free environments) or sober


    houses

    -Outpatient programs

    Many people find self-help groups for individuals (Alcoholics Anonymous,


    Narcotics Anonymous) as well as their family members (Al-Anon or Nar-Anon
    Family Groups) useful.

    1.1 Addiction-general informations


    Addiction is a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive
    substance use despite harmful consequence. People with addiction (severe
    substance use disorder) have an intense focus on using a certain substance(s), such
    as alcohol or drugs, to the point that it takes over their life. They keep using
    alcohol or a drug even when they know it will cause problems. Yet a number of
    effective treatments are available and people can recover from addiction and lead
    normal, productive lives. There are many reasons why addictions begin. In the case
    of drugs, alcohol and nicotine, these substances affect the way you feel, both
    physically and mentally. These feelings can be enjoyable and create a powerful
    urge to use the substances again.

    People can develop an addiction to:

    o Alcohol
    o Marijuana
    o PCP, LSD and other hallucinogens
    o Inhalants, such as, paint thinners and glue
    o Opioid pain killers, such as codeine and oxycodone, heroin
    o Sedatives, hypnotics and anxiolytics (medicines for anxiety such as
    tranquilizers)
    o Cocaine, methamphetamine and other stimulants
    o Tobacco

    These substances can cause harmful changes in how the brain functions. These
    changes can last long after the immediate effects of the drug — the intoxication.
    Intoxication is the intense pleasure, calm, increased senses or a high caused by the
    drug. Intoxication symptoms are different for each substance. People with a
    substance use disorder have distorted thinking, behavior and body functions.
    Changes in the brain’s wiring are what cause people to have intense cravings for
    the drug and make it hard to stop using the drug. Brain imaging studies show
    changes in the areas of the brain that relate to judgment, decision making, learning,
    memory and behavior control. Over time people with addiction build up a
    tolerance, meaning they need larger amounts to feel the effects.

    According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, people begin taking drugs for a
    variety of reasons, including:
    o to feel good — feeling of pleasure, “high”
    o to feel better — e.g., relieve stress
    o to do better — improve performance
    o curiosity and peer pressure

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