As can be seen, substance addiction includes two concepts. For this reason, it is necessary to first explain the concepts of "substance and addiction".
Substance; Creates a feeling of pleasure and relaxation the first time it is used; Sometimes even used to reduce pain; However, they are materials that have addictive properties. Cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, bonzai, volatile adhesives, and some drugs used for purposes other than their intended purpose are the most addictive substances that we hear about.
Addiction literally means a feeling of passion for a person or object. Attachment can be explained as the state of feeling needy. In psychology; Actions that a person cannot stop repeating despite the damage they cause to his mental, physical health and social life are called addiction.
Although the individual who uses substances thinks that "nothing will happen once", after a while he becomes addicted to the substance he uses. He becomes unable to continue his life without using that substance. And in this way, substance addiction develops.
Addiction is a very broad concept. In fact, drinking coffee to wake up in the morning is also an addiction. In other words, our addictions are so much a part of our daily lives that; This is why it is difficult for us to realize the seriousness and danger of the situation. Addiction is a treatable disease. In fact, it is possible to consider addiction as a brain disease; Because it is observed that serious changes and deteriorations occur in the brain exposed to substance use.
In addition to the physiological effects of substance addiction, it also has social effects. Addiction is a public health problem that deeply affects the addict himself and his life, as well as the life of his family and the people around him, and even indirectly the life of society. Bonzai is one of the substances that have addictive effects and are used for this purpose. Bonzai is a synthetic psychoactive substance that has similar effects to marijuana. It contains dried and shredded plants and additional chemicals. used These chemical substances are responsible for the mental changes that occur at the moment of sleep. It is created by impregnating dried plant leaves with synthetic cannabinoid chemicals. The belief that it is herbal has led to the free sale of this substance for a long time. However, as a result of the awareness of its addiction level and bad effects, Bonzai was included in the class of substances with high addictive effects, the sale of which was banned. However, until this ban and awareness developed, many people became addicted to Bonzai.
If we look at the effects of Bonzai on the body; First of all, the chemicals it contains have effects that can cause death. In addition, the user may experience complaints such as increased heart rate, short-term loss of consciousness, mental confusion, negative effects on the central nervous system, anxiety, fear of death, intense restlessness and anxiety, dry mouth, and vomiting. In some cases, it is possible to encounter severe psychological conditions
When we look at the root causes of substance use or addiction; It is necessary to consider the person's family, circle of friends, business environment and the society in which he lives together. It is possible to say that if there is an intense deficiency in one of the elements of personality, family or social environment that the individual cannot cope with and cannot get satisfaction from, and even if all other resources provide minimal satisfaction, there is a greater likelihood of being prone to addiction.
Another aspect of substance use for young people is performing and fitting in with the group. Especially for young people who are prone to dangers and risk-taking behaviors in adolescence, it is very important to be included in a group and to be accepted and appreciated by the members of that group. If the young person has problems in his/her relationship with his/her parents, if sharing is not enough, if he thinks that he is not understood by his parents, not loved enough, constantly criticized, and if different elements such as these that damage the basic sense of trust and belonging are present in his life as problems that he cannot cope with; This suggests that the young person is likely to become addicted to substances. Because he can't get the satisfaction he can't get in another way. will try to provide. The feelings of relaxation, detachment from reality, mental confusion, and pleasure experienced at the first moment of taking the substance and lasting for a while will distract the person from the problems that he cannot really cope with, even if only for a short time. In this way, he will try to provide the satisfaction he thinks is missing in his life.
Another reason for substance use is that this substance is used within the family. For a child growing up with a mother or father who uses substances, substances are very familiar and accessible. We are more likely to see substance addiction in adolescents who are excessively angry, restless, or have behavioral disorders in early childhood. Likewise, introverted individuals who cannot express themselves adequately also use substances.
Once addiction develops, it is not possible for the person to completely get rid of addiction. However, this does not mean that addiction is untreatable. The person is free from addiction from the moment he stops using substances; However, as soon as he tries it again after treatment, the addiction continues where it left off. The brain never completely erases the substance and its effects. It just draws a curtain over it. The important thing is that this curtain is not lifted. The moment the substance is used again, the addiction will be revived. Many authorities compare addiction to diabetes. Diabetics can continue their lives smoothly and healthily as long as they do not take sugar into their bodies. However, when they consume sugar, they begin to experience physiological problems and reduce their quality of life. Addiction is like that too. After treatment, the person will continue his life as a healthy person as long as he does not take substances into his body.
Addiction has physiological and psychological effects. A body that is used to the substance will start to react as soon as it does not take this substance. Sweating, vomiting, tremors, hallucinations, cramps are the bases of these physiological reactions. In addition, psychological effects: In a psychological sense, it is the ability of a person to reach the satisfaction that he or she has difficulty in achieving, while being numb under the influence of the substance, and thus being able to get away from the internal conflicts that he or she has difficulty in dealing with.
As can be understood from here, addiction should be treated both physiologically and psychologically. The addicted person should be admitted to a hospital where these treatments are provided, and he/she should receive controlled drug treatment and psychotherapy. The person's family needs to be seriously informed about the treatment and post-treatment process. It is very important to maintain a healthy social life and social support after treatment.
Addiction develops very quickly; However, it is a syndrome that takes a very long time to treat.
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