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Drug and Alcohol Addiction
often wind up only with a severe drug and alcohol
addiction. The irony of
this is that the problems caused by prolonged
use of drugs and alcohol often are much worse than the problems these
people
were trying to escape from.
When people
turn to drugs or alcohol to escape their
problems they often don’t realize that while the problems may seem to
go away
for a while, they don’t.
Drugs and
Alcohol Don't Help, They Hurt
What actually happens is that when a person is drunk or high or otherwise under the influence their mind is numbed temporarily to the effects of whatever they may be facing. Unfortunately, these problems are not going away; they are simply forgotten for a while. The problems are still there when they come back to reality. In many cases these problems have even gotten worse while they were trying to escape from them.
Another
factor that many people don’t consider is that
when you turn to drugs or alcohol it can become a serious addiction
very
quickly. In many cases a person may not even realize this is happening
until it
becomes such a problem that their family has begun to notice the
effects.
No Such Thing
as a Minor Drug and Alcohol Addiction
There is no
such thing as a minor drug and alcohol
addiction. This is true whether it is the overuse of prescription
drugs,
illegal street drugs or the constant and sometimes overwhelming need to
drink.
Once this addiction takes hold of a person the problem only grows worse
over
time.
Although
there are a small number of people who are able
to kick their addictions on their own, the majority of people require
professional help. This help often comes in a variety of forms,
depending on
the extent of the addiction.
Some of the
most common treatment options for drug or
alcohol addiction include counseling in one form or another. This may
come in
the form of counseling for emotional or mental issues as well. Often it
is
necessary to first get to the root of the problem that led to the
addiction in
the first place.
Factors
Contributing to Drug and Alcohol Addiction
There are
many issues that can lead a person to turn to
drugs and alcohol. Although this in no way excuses the problem it does
shed
some light on the reasons a person may feel this is the only way to
cope with
some issues in their lives. Some of the most common contributing
factors that
may lead to such addictions include:
- Peer pressure
- Family history
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Poor social
standing
For many
people who battle various mental illnesses such
as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, drug and alcohol addiction
is
often a common problem. This is because these addictions often give a
person
the misconception of feeling better, even if for a short period of
time. Other
issues that also can lead to these addictions include low self esteem
and
grief.
Regardless of
the reasons behind it drug and alcohol
addiction is something that should never be let go. Seeking treatment
now will
reduce serious damage to a person's health as well as their emotional
and
psychological well being.
Health and Humor
Voltaire
(and your grandmother) recognized long ago
that humor and laughter are good for you. You've probably noticed
yourself that
you simply feel better after a good belly laugh. The problem, of
course, is
that your sense of humor generally abandons you right when you need it
the most
– on the tough days. But if you manage to bring your sense of humor to
your
daily conflicts on your job, your relationship with your spouse and
children,
and your health or financial problems, you'll go a long way toward
improving
the quality of your life; and you'll boost your physical health and
well-being.
– Paul E. McGhee, PhD
“Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died. ”
- Erma Bombeck
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