How to cure a drug addict?

Specialists of the clinic "Narkozdrav" prepared material on the topic: How and is it possible to cure the addict? Read the article to protect yourself and your loved ones.

In this article, the specialists of the clinic "Narcozdrav"prepared information on how to help yourself and your family, if someone from Your family has faced the problem of drug use.

What is addiction?

drug Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive or uncontrolled drug discovery and use despite harmful effects and changes in the brain . Drug addiction is also a recurrent disease. A relapse is a return to drug use after an attempt to stop it.

Addiction affects the parts of the brain involved in reward and motivation, learning and memory, and behavior control.

Can drug addiction be treated?

Yes, but it's not that simple. Since drug addiction is a chronic disease, people cannot simply stop using drugs for a few days and be cured. The majority of patients need prolonged or repeated treatments to completely stop drinking and to rebuild their lives.

Addiction is a complex but curable disease that affects brain function and behavior.

there Is no 100% proven method of treatment that would suit everyone.

Effective treatment meets all the needs of the patient, not just his or her drug use.

the Time allotted for treatment is crucial. The drug part is part of the treatment, especially in combination with psychotherapeutic therapy. The treatment plan should be frequently reviewed and changed according to the changing needs of the patient. Treatment should be directed to other possible mental disorders. Drug detoxification is only the first stage of treatment.

Treatment programs should test patients for HIV / AIDS, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis and other infectious diseases, and teach them the steps they can take to reduce the risk of these diseases.

What is drug treatment?

There are many options that successfully treat patients

What psychological work is done with patients?

Motivational component – first of all you need that the person himself wanted to stop using and changed his attitude to drugs.

the Psychological part that helps socialization is the rejection of old companies and meetings with people who are associated with the use of the patient.

Post rehabilitation component - to prevent a person from returning to use.

it is Important to understand that the whole method of treatment should take place in a compartment and you can not stuff a person with pills and drugs without helping him psychologically, as you can only communicate with a person without helping him with medication.

Remember, the specialists of the clinic "Narkozdrav" as soon as possible can help You and Your loved ones to cope with this problem.