Modern society is faced with a huge problem, whose name is drug addiction. Drug addiction is the trouble not only of a drug abuser, but of his entire family. It is often difficult for him, sometimes too much, to refuse such a lifestyle and begin treatment.
Instruction manual
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The main problem is a lack of trust in treatment. As a rule, in case of drug addiction, the method of dry detoxification is used, that is, a person is not prescribed any medication, he is isolated and not allowed to use any drugs. Breaking occurs, each cell in the body requires a new dose. This is accompanied by hellish and unbearable pain. The essence of treatment is to reinforce aversion to drugs at the psychological level. However, after a lapse of time he finds a second wave of withdrawal, before which drug addicts cannot resist, and they begin to use again. Therefore, one should convince a person that there are alternative methods of obtaining a state of euphoria - this is sports and extreme types of recreation.
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When talking with a drug addict, remember that a person does not belong to himself, his brain is clouded by various stimulants. Try to avoid scandalous and emotional provoking scenes - this will not benefit either you or him. Do not try to explain anything to him in the heat of aggression and despair.
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Keep an eye on him, calmly writing down all his absurd acts, so that later on the fact you provide evidence and the grounds by which he needs to seek qualified medical help. As a rule, such people consider themselves absolutely healthy and able to quit drugs at any time. Appealing your observations, you may have a chance to reach out to his consciousness.
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The next step to healing can be a conversation with a former drug addict. He can tell your friend or loved one how terrible it is to live in a state of drug addiction, and how beautiful the world without drugs is.
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Preventive conversations can also have a positive effect on him, especially if a person whom he respects and appreciates is talking to him. Every time you need to stress that the consequences of drug addiction are fatal and irreversible, that you think exclusively about him, worry about his physical and mental health, and want to help sincerely.
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Explain to the person that you will not abandon him in difficult times, that you will walk this thorny path side by side, will change and improve along with it.