The Encarta dictionary defines drug abuse as ‘the harmful and illegal non-medicinal use of drugs or alcohol’. Drug abuse usually begins in an effort to relieve some sort of pain or discomfort; this could be emotion, mental, or physical. Many drugs do this, but only temporarily and generally when the drug wears off the pains and discomforts remain, often times worsened. Since they worked once more drugs are used in an effort to obtain further relief, and since tolerance builds up in most cases more and more of the drug or alcohol is needed. More and more of the person’s life centers around obtaining and using drugs. The drugs and alcohol have long ceased to cure any problems and have themselves now become the problem. At this point, drug abuse involves abuse of finances, relationships, health, career, etc. When one handles the reasons for the initial drug abuse the need for drugs fades away.
Inpatient Rehab and Substance Dependency
Anyone who is suffering from substance dependency can get inpatient rehab help but, how hard is it to find help? Help is only a phone call away when you really want it. People who suffer from substance dependency often don't think they want or need help until they are at complete lose. Inpatient rehab can help restore the life of an addict once they decide they can be helped.
12 Step Rehab and Addiction
Can addiction cause an addict to have liver problems? When my daughter started using we tried to find an 12 step rehab center for her but the one we wanted to send her to would not take her because her liver was bad and this meant she wouldn't be able to do the program. Is there a program we can send her to that will help her overcome this addiction and get rid of the toxins stored in her body so she doesn't relapse? What kind of 12 step rehab will be best for her so that she can overcome this horrible addiction?
What kind of effects does alcohol have on the liver? I think my fathers life is in danger because of his drinking and I don't know what to do. Please help us.
Treatment For Marijuana Addiction
If treatment for marijuana addiction works how can I get enrolled? I need to stop smoking but, I can't not even for a day it seems.
Prescription Drug Detox
Can you help me with prescription drug detox for my son? He is 23 and I don't know how to help him.
Alcoholic Treatment
How do you get an alcoholic treatment if they don't want to get help? I need to help my dad but, he says he doesn't have a problem.
Heroine Addict
I'm a heroine addict and I need help. Can I get helped today before i use again?