

Addiction ExplainedThe Cycle of Addiction
Some however, found they were unable to deal effectively with life's problems. As an escape, they turned to drugs or alcohol as a way of dealing with unwanted situations.
The person usually takes drugs because in order to compensate for some personal deficiency or to get relief from some life situation. They may suffer from depression, have chronic pain or find themselves unable to cope with loss. Still others discover drugs by hanging around with the “wrong crowd” in an effort to make friends. Regardless of the reason, the person decides to seek "help" in the form of drugs or alcohol. Drugs are essentially pain-killers. They lessen emotional and physical pain. They give the user a temporary escape from their problems. When a person is can’t cope with something in their life and they take drugs as a result, they feel they have found a way to deal with the problem. The more a person uses drugs or excessive alcohol, the more likely they are to become hooked. They are now addicted. They become difficult to communicate with. They start to exhibit strange behaviors that people recognize as “addict” behavior. The more the person uses to try to counter this effect, the more desperate he becomes. Excessive drug use can affect your personal relationships, your job, your bank account, and anything of previous value to the addict. Your whole focus becomes centered on using drugs and getting more. You’re willing to sacrifice everything to avoid the pain of withdrawal. At this point, the average drug user does one of three things:
HOWEVER, there is a way out |
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