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How to over-come drug addiction

Withdrawal from drug addiction is challenging but possible. With the help of rehab facilities and psychological counselling, it becomes easier to overcome the substance abuse.

For treating drug abused mainly four approaches are used.

• Detoxification program
• Administrating licit opiate under controlled environment
• Therapeutic community
• Out-patient drug program

Here we will see how you can get rid of drug addiction.

Steps to overcome drug addiction

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• Avoid alcohol and tobacco:Alcohol is the potential risk factor leading to substance abuse. Some studies show that social pressure to drink cause relapse to substance abuse. Keep alcohol away from the vicinity of addicted person. Tobacco is also associated with the initiation of drug abuse.

• Prescription drugs for substance abuse treatment:Prescription drugs like methadone are used for substance abuse treatment. If given in controlled dose, can help patient overcoming addiction. But the uncontrolled prescription drug can show reverse effect. Alone in U.S, 27,000 unintentional drug overdose deaths occurred in 2007

• Antibody Therapy:Novel therapies such as Antibody therapy are introduced to treat drug abuse patient. This treatment prevents drugs of abuse from entering the central nervous system (CNS). Antidrug antibodies reduce rush, euphoria, and drug distribution to the brain. Current studies have shown a positive outcome of this therapy

• Avoid hanging out in drug abused neighborhood:To prevent relapse, hanging out in a drug abused neighborhood should be avoided. Also, try to avoid situations that tempt you for drug abuse. Even few research have implicated that disadvantage neighborhood can cause addiction to illicit drugs.

• Avoid situation prone to depressionDepression is the single most reason people fall to drug addiction. Victim of substance abuse shows depressive episodes. To avoid this, you have to maintain a lifestyle that keeps your spirit motivated and you happy all the time.

• Ultra Opiate detoxificationUltra Opiate detoxification method is used for a patient having severe drug addiction, especially heroin addiction. To prevent drug abused from relapse, neuroadaptations plays an important role. Ultra Opiate detoxification method prevents neuroadaptation to substance drug. Beside some complication, it exhibits some positive result.

• Take Counselling HelpMost drug addicts fall to addiction when they don’t reach out to some helping hands. Counselling drug abuser at the right time is more effective than the treatment used to overcome their habits. Is not difficult to find a contact of counselling group on social media or online. It is the most efficient way to deal with drug-related psychological issues.

• Addict to passion, not drugsThere is something that each person is passionate about may be sports, photography, etc. Staying close to their passion occupies the thoughts tempting towards the drug. This can help reduce the instability caused due to the drug abuse.

• Relieve stress without substance abuseSubstance abuser uses the drug as their stress relieving agent. They should look for an alternative to relieve the stress like practicing Yoga or going to the gym. Studies have implicated that relaxation training among drug abuse can reduce anxiety in them.

• Therapeutic Communities and Drug free programTherapeutic communities are drug-free and highly structured. Various programs run under therapeutic communities are care plan based on individual needs, skill workshop and regular community meetings. Even scientific studies supported the benefits of Therapeutic communities for drug abused patient. To prevent the patient from relapse therapeutic community use Cognitive behavioral treatment.

• Regular Treatment and follow-upFor successful addiction recovery, drug abuser should stick to their recovery plan and follow-up. When an addicted relapses after a period of sobriety, it makes thing even worse for them. Research data shows that patient with longer treatment and regular follow up has shown positive results.

Common Myth to Substance Abuse

There are few common myths about Substance Abuse Treatment,

• No further treatment required, if DetoxifiedIt is a common myth that drug detoxification cures drug addiction permanently. There is no permanent cure unless drug abuser completely devoid from drugs.

• Prescribed Opioid painkillers cannot be addictive: It is a misconception that prescribed Opioid painkillers cannot be addictive. Research clearly says that opioid painkillers can be addictive.

• Other Mental disorder treated first before treating addiction: Not necessary that other mental disorder needs to be treated first before treating addiction. Infact, an attempt should be made to treat addiction first.

• Medicated Assisted Therapy (MAT) can cause more harm than cure:These medications interact with a person’s brain at a much slower and more controlled rate. It helps stabilize what was disrupted by the drug abuse. Monitored use of the medication is safe and effective.

Caution:

• Talk to your GP:
  If you are determined enough to quit drugs, see your doctor first. Withdrawing drugs instantly can be dangerous. It can lead to anxiety, rapid heartbeat, panic attacks, etc. The physician can give proper guidance and prescribes drugs in a controlled manner.
• Provide controlled under supervision:
  To treat drug abuser who has relapsed, the drug should be given under physician supervision. While administering controlled drugs like methadone, buprenorphine, etc. drug abuser should not be alone.
• UROD complication:
  Patient undergoing UROD (Ultra Rapid Opioid Detoxification) treatment may face various complications like cardiovascular, Gastric ulcer, renal failure, and Psychiatric disorders.