what is addiction ?
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What is Addiction ?
The illicit drugs described have a high addiction potential and there is a gradual increase in their intake. The user gets dependent on these drugs both physically and psychologically . Certain changes occur at the level of cell receptors in the brain. Any attempt to reduce the dose or an effort to stop the drug gives rise to severe withdrawal symptoms which at times are life threatening.
100 Member Alcohol drinking
90 Members
will be remain Social
Drinkers
10 members will
be Addicte
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REASONS FOR ADDICTION ? An attempt to escape the stress and strain of
modern life. Over-expectations in life followed by under-
achievements & failures. Easy availability of drugs and alcohol. Affect of cable network on the youth. Increased pocket money to children, busy parents &
less interaction amongst family members. Irrational use of pain killers and their over
prescription by unqualified doctors and quacks. Social acceptance of alcohol. Peer pressure. An attempt to overcome social and emotional
isolation. Antisocial Personality. Genetic predisposition. Increased flow of NRI money.
HEROIN
COCAINE
Harvesting opium
OPIATES
Chewing Tobacco
Antidepressants Photos
Hashish Photos Skunk Marijuana Buds
Cocaine Abuse Effects
QUALITIES NECESSARY FOR A COUNSELOR
Ability to listen Empathy Non-judgmental attitude Genuineness Emotional maturity Patience and flexibility
Respect for the clientBeing a Role ModelConfidentialityTo be in CommandEmphasizing the Client’s Personal Responsibility for RecoveryProviding Direction and Encouraging Self-Direction
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF COUNSELING
Follow-up
Psychological therapy
Patients and their Families
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