"...I can do all this through him who gives me strength"
Drug abuse today is a major cause for concern and has a negative effect on society at large. Though students constitute a large segment of drug abusers, adults also succumb to drug abuse. There is a tendency amongst middle-aged people to abuse prescription drugs.
The first step towards combating drug addiction is to make the abuser aware of the damage it causes the body. Most addicts lack confidence and must be taught to become a master of the situation and not a slave to addiction. There are many institutions and organizations that help drug abusers kick the habit. The support of friends and family is of prime importance. First and foremost, an abuser must be committed to giving up drugs. Doctors and counselors are a drug abusers greatest ally in the battle against addiction. People who realize they have to quit this dangerous habit may be too embarrassed or afraid to confide in anyone. They might even be worried that they will land into trouble if they admit to having this problem. Abusers must talk to anyone they trust. |
Drug abuse solutions can be viewed from many perspectives. On a national level, solutions are based and discussed in terms of the reduction in supply of drugs. From a social perspective, solutions are usually discussed in terms of prevention, early intervention and treatment.
Prevention is better than cure. This adage holds good in fighting drug abuse too. Public education campaigns and stricter laws regarding purchase and use of legal substances are measures that have been adopted by states in the USA.
Many States have created coalitions of community and business leaders to address the problem of substance abuse. These groups run community-based programs that provide mentoring, tutoring, alternative activities, and life skills development for youth in drug-impacted neighborhoods.
By Jennifer Bailey | Submitted On November 09, 2006
Prevention is better than cure. This adage holds good in fighting drug abuse too. Public education campaigns and stricter laws regarding purchase and use of legal substances are measures that have been adopted by states in the USA.
Many States have created coalitions of community and business leaders to address the problem of substance abuse. These groups run community-based programs that provide mentoring, tutoring, alternative activities, and life skills development for youth in drug-impacted neighborhoods.
By Jennifer Bailey | Submitted On November 09, 2006
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Dealing with alcohol
and substance abuse is more than difficult. It is downright challenging. Many
people can find help with abuse by contacting their local pastor or church or
any faith-based organization. These places also have Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) meetings
or can give a referral for one. Other places one can rely on is social and
service organizations, hospitals and mental health facilities. One important
thing to remember about overcoming alcohol and substance abuse is to realize
and recognize that it is not just strategic steps to ridding yourself of the
temporary behavior, but it is a lifestyle to alter the permanent behavior. If
someone is struggling with an addiction, it can be hard to quit alone. According
to Melinda Smith, the support you get from a recovery program or a support
group may be just what is needed for a person to move forward in life. (Smith,
2014). There are thousands of
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treatment facilities and support groups across the United States, finding the right program for the person’s needs must be researched well to assure that it is the right one for them. When looking for a treatment program, it’s good to remember that there is no single answer to recovery. The most effective type of treatment is the one that takes personal needs into account and meet them in innovative ways. According the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the most effective treatment programs combine medicine and therapy. Effective programs use medication to help wean persons off of drugs and alcohol, then they treat them using therapy and other tools until sobriety is reached. (Recovery.org, 2014). The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using.