How Addictions Change An Individual's Life

Addictions are everywhere we turn; the import thing is choosing the right path and knowing one wrong turn can change our entire life. An addiction can not only change an individual’s life, but their entire family as well. It can happen in one day, by making one choice and we need to be aware of it. Addictions are similar to a mental illness, but one that we chose to bring upon ourselves. Some people are born into the world with illnesses and to think people who are healthy make the choice to become ill due to a drug or substance.
An addiction starts with liking something and turns into something we can’t give up even if it’s bad for us. It can all start with smoking just “one” cigarette, taking “one” drink, or doing a
When trying to treat any type of addiction the most important thing is to remain focused and stay committed to the treatments. Steps to treatment can be different depending on the level of addiction or type of addiction you have. Some treatments are out patient treatments meaning you are educated on the addiction you have and why it’s important to stop now before it gets any worse and then you are released the same day to resume with your daily life. There are also impatient treatments where patients are to come reside at a facility while being treated. Most inpatient treatments are to focus on getting sober and being sure you stay that way. The normal treatment for inpatient is therapy and educational sessions. While patients go through treatments living in a facility they are watched closely so they can t use whatever they are addicted to. Some patients aren’t done after going the drug so they have to be detoxted as well. Detoxification is being with drawing the substance from your body so you no longer need it to function. It’s recommended to try counseling before treatment groups if your addiction isn’t to the point where you need medications. Counseling can be individual or group which ever you prefer to attend or feel more comfortable with. Behavior therapists will help with ways to cope with drug cravings and suggest ways to avoid usage. There are many side effects to detoxification if it comes down that. The point is to get the patient to quit using the substance as quick as possible with the least amount of side effects. In some cases they have to continue to use a substance and slowly decreased the amount used with the help of a prescription drug. The major side effects are loss of sleep and being depressed. Everyone’s side effects or level of them are