Causes and Treatment of Addictions

The world is filled with a diverse array of cultures and ethnicities, and these are surrounded by biases that developed over generations. The current events in the news show that there is still a strong issue in the United States with regards to someone’s race and sexual orientation. This is not to say that everyone maintains the same biases within their respective cultures, but nevertheless the stigmas associated with certain types of people tend to linger. With regards to ethnic background nearly two decades ago seeing an interracial couple was not the norm, but today this is a common occurrence. Although it has become a more common occurrence the older generations of people tend to frown upon such things based on their cultural and

understand their clients with addiction problems and motivate them to change. This model is one of the most widely used models within the field of addiction treatment initially developed to describe the process of adopting any healthy behavior. Motivational interviewing shares much in common with the trans-theoretical or Stages of Change Model of behavior change. Although not universally endorsed, the trans-theoretical model holds that at any given time, a person is at a particular stage in relation to behavior change (Harvard Mental Health Letter, July 2008).

One of the most addictive substances in the modern society that is increasingly abused is cocaine, which is a drug that generates several problems in the society and today’s health care programs. As a result of the increased use of this drug, users sometime develop cocaine addiction or dependence, which is a condition characterized by an overwhelming psychological desire to use the drug regularly. Despite its associated psychological impacts, people increasingly use cocaine and become addicted because it generates euphoria and high levels of energy similar to caffeine. Cocaine addiction or dependence has become a major issue for health care providers because it may contribute to brain and cardiovascular damage, which in turn generates heart attacks, strokes, and constricting heart arteries. Therefore, the treatment of cocaine addiction or dependence is increasingly important in today’s society.

Discovering an effective pharmacotherapy for cocaine use disorder remains a top research priority nationally since there are currently no FDA approved medication for the treatment of cocaine dependence. While several classes of medications have shown some efficacy in some phase two clinical trials, none has been proven to show consistency and lasting efficacy. Recent progress in the understanding of the effect of cocaine on the

This article was written by Elizabeth Gifford and Keith Humphreys of the Veterans Affairs and Stanford University Medical Centers in Palo Alto, California. Elizabeth Gifford has a PhD in psychology and specializes in Behavioral Science, Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology. Keith Humphreys is a professor of Behavior Science and Psychology at Stanford.

reasons it is so misunderstood is because there is no real consensus as to what

Addiction is a powerful force. The complex interplay of biological, environmental, social, and behavioral factors puts addicted individuals at great personal risk. While addiction has traditionally been viewed as an urban issue, in recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the foothold opioids have gained in rural America (U.S. DHHS, 2012). As rates of drug addiction rise throughout the Midwest and Ohio, rates of hospitalization and drug poisoning deaths also increase. While extant data does not elucidate a causal relationship between these variables, strong correlations are evident. Furthermore, the lack of information about this issue highlights the need for more accurate data collection in order to resolve the

The term addiction holds many different meanings in today’s society, but in the past it has been referred to as a sort of devotion to something. Over time, a more modern definition of the term has developed that links addiction to harmful involvement with drugs that eventually has potential of produce withdrawal or tolerance in an individual (Alexander & Schweighofer, 1988). Although the word addiction holds a more general meaning in a modern context it pertains to any kind of compulsive use. Current psychological authorities refer to drug addictions as substance abuse rather than simply an addiction for many reasons; the two conditions can be differentiated by the specificity of the substance being

Addiction is a chronic and relapsing disorder that can have devastating affects on physical, mental and emotional health of the addict and also has drastic affects on the family members of addicts. There are wide variety of things one can be addicted to including, drugs, gambling, sex, overeating and videogames. For the purpose of this paper, addiction to drugs and alcohol will be examined and discussed. More specifically, the aspects that will be investigated are etiology, affects on the brain, treatment options and further research directions for this debilitating disorder.

When dealing with a problem like drug or alcohol addiction, sometimes a little sound advice can be the first push toward recovery and a brighter future. Drug addiction counseling plays a major role in the treatment of an addict. A person with a severe addiction often already has or can develop deep mental or emotional problems. A few words of hope can begin to usher in a new life and give a reason to live and enjoy life. In counseling sessions, the addict explores the root causes of his addiction and works through personal issues that have affected him. The addict however needs to be honest if he wants to receive the full benefit.

Second, each member of the human body has a specific function, therefore any member use it by wrong is going to destroy his function either sooner or later. Including the rectum has a sticky substance feed on bacteria from feces and when sodomy, the semen eliminates this substance and replace them and become bacteria and after a day or two to dry region of the viscous fluid and would like a man wanting to do this outrageous again that is the causes of addiction practice. These are some diseases which because of sodomy AIDS disease have HIV, which usually leads to death, viral hepatitis, syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes disease, anal bacterial infections, typhoid disease, Alamibia disease, intestinal worms, scabies virus which can lead to anal cancer

Have you ever dealt with the effects of drug addict? A drug is a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, which has a psychological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body. The effects of drug use can vary depending on the person. According to “Causes and types of narcotic addiction: A Psychosocial View” in the Psychiatric Quarterly it says, “The causes of drugs stem from the manner of which you were introduced to it whether it be by abnormal curiosity, chance encounters with addicts and narcotic peddlers, or prolonged illness” (Ausubel). The effects of drugs can be have different effects on everyone differently depending if its for pleasure or for relieving pain Most of the effects of drugs occur in the brain, where it increases the level of dopamine at a specific site possibly giving the addict the pleasure they were feigning for (Robbins). As a child I didn’t know much about drugs except for what your parents and teachers at school tell you which is, “Just Say No.”

Drug abuse is an addiction, which has different substance types and can ruin people’s life or even cause death. People use it for variety of reasons such as getting away from their bothers or getting high. Approximately 200 million people abusing drugs, most of them are addicted in the world. This number is 200 thousand and more than 300 people dies per year in Turkey due to drug abuse. For having a good future for youngsters, Turkey must take care of drug use. According to Necmettin Özerkmen (2005), last years the use of drugs has increased day by

A person genes might: make themselves vulnerable to mood disorders in which they might self-medicate, shape the brain so it responds to initial drug exposure to encourage chronic drug abuse that wreaking changes that leads to mood disorders, and cause the brain to develop in a way that directly fosters both types of disorder, for example through vulnerability to neuronal sensitization and kindling (p.15).

Drug addiction is one of society 's biggest problems and it is rampant among teenagers and young adults and one of the most abused drugs is marijuana. Cannabis sativa or marijuana usually grows throughout tropical and temperate climates and then plant 's stems, leaves, flowers, and seeds are then dried. What attracts to most users is the mind altering effect these parts produce which is addictive to some extent. It is usually smoked as cigarette, or in a pipe. It is also smoked in blunts, in which cigars will be emptied of tobacco and refill with marijuana or sometimes it is combined with another drug. It can also be brewed as tea or mixed in food. Hashis is a more concentrated, resinous form which is sticky black liquid, hash oil. The