Title Page i
Approval Sheet ii
Table of Contents iii
Acknowledgement iv
Dedication v
Part I Introduction 1
A. Statements of the Study 3
B. Scope of the study 4
C. Significance of the study 5
D. Definition of terms 6
Part III Main Discussion Drug Addiction 45 Drug Problems in the Philippines 46 Drug Withdrawal 52 Drug Rehabilitation 53 Role of affect dysregulation in Addiction 57 Addiction recovery groups, Alcoholics Anonymous, and Drug Rehabilitation Drug Abuse Addiction 69 Chemical Dependency 71 Chemical Addiction 71 Factors influencing Drug abuse and Dependence 74 Genetic Factors 75 Drugs Effect and Mechanisms of Action 76 Neural Reward Circuits Important in the Reinforcing
Effects of drug abuse 81 Long-Term drug use and Neuroadaptation 86 Drug Abuse and Addiction Signs, Symptoms, and Help for Drug problems and
Substance Abuse 90 Drug Addiction and the Brain 92 5 Myths about Drug Abuse and Addiction 94 Common signs and Symptoms of drug abuse 95 Common signs and Symptoms of Drug addiction 96 Drug Addiction Recovery 103
Part III
A. Summary 106
B. Findings 108
C. Conclusions 109
D. Recommendation 112
Part IV Bibliography 115
Part V Appendices Appendix Outline 116 Bio-data 118
PART I
INTRODUCTION
Since the beginning of human history and before, people have found ways to alter their bodies and their consciousness by taking substances such as herbs, alcohol, and drugs. Out of this practice has sprung many important contributions to science and culture, prominent among them being the development of modern medicine and the medical profession and the making of fine wines and liquors. Some religions have found uses for mind-altering drugs as a way to