Dependence

IN ADDICTIVE INDIVIDUALS;

Difficulty in controlling substance use,

Increasing the dose of the substance used gradually,

Continuing to use substances despite harm,

Deterioration in family, work and social relationships,

Unsuccessful attempts to quit,

Mental or physical when quitting There are situations such as the appearance of withdrawal symptoms (restlessness, insomnia, etc.).

WRONG AND TRUE ABOUT ADDICTION

• “Involuntary people become addicted”< br />
• “It is impossible to get rid of addiction
”

• “There is nothing
if you try once”

• “I I am not addicted”

• “Cannabis is not addictive”

• Addiction has nothing to do with willpower, addiction is a disease of the brain
. No one starts by saying "I will become addicted"
anyway.

• Addiction should be considered as a long-lasting disease.
Even if it is a long process, addiction can be treated.

• You can become addicted by trying once or using it occasionally. The first step to addiction is to use it once.

• Anyone can become addicted.

• Chemical or natural; Any substance, stimulant or drug
can be addictive.

REASONS OF ADDICTION

It is difficult to talk about the existence of only one reason for the formation of substance addiction. However, many factors such as the following play a role in the development of addiction.

• Genetic predisposition

• Psychological factors

• Ease of accessing and obtaining the material

• Friend group

• Cultural factors

• Family structure, broken family relationships

• Education and socioeconomic level

The risk of addiction is equal for everyone who uses substances.

There is no safe stimulant/drug substance.

How do I know if my relative is using drugs? ?

Some physical, emotional and behavioral changes occur in the individual who uses the substance. It may. If the person's relatives are aware of the addiction process and the effects of various substances, the situation can be noticed in a shorter time, and thus the treatment process can yield more positive results with early intervention. However, it is important not to blame your relative without sufficient data, to choose the time when you are ready to talk and to create a suitable environment for this. In this article, some situations that may indicate that the person is using substances are listed, but the most definitive method is blood and urine tests.

• It reduces family relationships and can spend less time at home.

• He may start to spend more money than usual.

• He may seem slightly sleepy, sluggish and tired, and attention deficit may begin.

• May be more irritable, have outbursts of anger.

• His attendance at school begins to decline, his success begins to decline, his friend group may change.

• His self-care may decrease, the environment and friends may lose their former importance. may lose.

• Differentiation can be observed in verbal communication (using a hidden, coded language when talking with friends or speaking inconsistently, saying inappropriate words).

• Sensitivity to noise, excessive sleeping or insomnia,

• Nausea, vomiting, sweating, bloodshot eyes,

• Muscle and joint pain , cramps,

• Enlarged pupils, constriction of pupils in case of overdose,

• Eating habits are impaired, weight loss,

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• Color changes on the skin, needle marks can be seen.

TREATMENT PROCESS OF ADDICTION

First of all, the body must be purified from matter. Following this, preventive drug treatments are started to prevent withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

With the psychological support process, it is aimed to get to know oneself, to understand the behavior and causes of substance use, to gain healthy coping skills, and to learn what to do to prevent it from starting again.

It is a common situation for people who quit the substance to start using drugs again. Long-term contraception after treatment It is important to come to the hospital, follow up and continue the treatment program to prevent this situation.

WORKING WITH THE FAMILY IN ADDICTION

Working with the family in addiction, that is, the parents' participation in the treatment is a factor that increases the success of the intervention. It is important for families to have information about addictive substances and their effects, the addiction process, to establish effective communication with their children, to know the friends and families of the child, and to cooperate with the specialist administering the treatment.

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