Substance Addiction Video Analysis

There is a lot of shame surrounding addiction, and this may deter people from seeking treatment. It is common for one to face rejection from friends or family when they become open about their addiction and because of this fear, they often feel too ashamed to seek help. The person who is addicted will then continue to hide their addiction, often resulting in disastrous consequences. A 2015 study showed that only 20% of current opioid addicts receive treatment for their addiction, and a lot of this is attributed to stigma. By stigmatizing drug addiction and discouraging addicts from seeking treatment, we are allowing the life-ruining effects of addiction to continue

A short term addict should immediately seek the help of a qualified professional in attending rehab. It can cause serious health problems especially if it escalates. Early effects attributed to substance abuse it impairs the judgement of affected people and results in self-delusion which keeps them locked into an increasingly destructive pattern. It is a serious psychological mechanism which operates unconsciously which in the end causes family problems or relationships with friends, partners and even children

My feelings addiction prior to attending these meetings and taking this course were that people were addicts because they chose to be. I always looked at alcohol addiction as a choice rather than the disease that it really is. I think because of my view on addiction, it caused me to lack sympathy when it came to this particular population. After attending just these two meetings and hearing so many stories about alcoholics recovering from their disease, it definitely made me more empathetic because I now realize addiction is something that these people can’t control.

Substance abuse disorders are common in our society. It is a disorder that each one of us will most likely experience through a family member, friend, or our self. I felt very drawn to this topic due to the fact that I have a family that has background of substance abuse and I myself have battle the demon. Not until I struggled with my own addiction did I become more tolerable and understanding to those that have a substance abuse disorder. Substance abuse is not something anyone wants to have; it is a disorder that takes control of a person’s life. It is a beast that tears a person apart; from their being to the lives of their loved ones. This disorder is not biased in anyway; rich or poor, male or female, employed or unemployed, young or

Although, there are many efforts to reduce the stigma of addiction, false concepts among individuals still persist. Many individuals may describe drug addicts as “people who are morally weak and cannot control their impulses”, or simply just “people who cannot get their life together”. Such misconceptions suggesting that

If not asked to do this, I would never have had the opportunity to meet these wonderful men and women and heard about their story over their powerlessness of addiction. I enjoy going to meetings, and make a strong effort to attend once a week. I have found that everyone has a completely different story but we only found refuge in filling that hurt with numbness, which soon led to our

To sum up, I was amazed how the entire world carries on the same story. Looking at the addiction as the disease has made my life easier. I heard the same story of anger, guilt and love, which I needed to review in my mind. It was very refreshing for me, so I believe that newcomers would feel the same when they find the similarity of their experiences with other

I think it would be useful to watch so you can gain a better understanding. Reach Recovery discusses the many ways families are affected, and the Hazelden, A Part of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation shares a story about a family whose son was addicted to using a substance. I think it’s important to show real life videos so families don’t feel like they are alone in this fight. I felt that showing these Youtube videos would help all of you relate in your own way and as a family by seeing how another family has handled addiction and recovery. By seeing these videos and hearing real life stories, my hope is that you will see other families experience what you are experiencing and how they dealt with the issue at hand.

Drug addiction is stigmatized throughout society. Stigma is seen in all types of situations; race, religion, disease, mental health, addiction, what a person’s social and economic standing is. All those examples can be stigmatized, and we, ourselves, do this every day and may not know we are. Because society and especially the media has engrained these moral judgments in our minds about what is right or what is normal. But we should take a second to think about these things a little more in depth before defaulting to what we think we know about these problems. In the case of drug addiction, we see stigma in all types of shapes and sizes. Whether in the media or walking to class with a group of friends, we see it more often than not. That feeling you get when you see a person on the street walking through the rows of cars at a stoplight. Some people (myself included) roll up their windows and avoid eye contact hoping they will just walk by. Chances are that person is in that situation because of a serious addiction and really needs help, but isn’t afforded that chance because we the normal people avoid them at all cost. Maybe we can change that. Maybe we can break through these common stigmas and begin to make a change in the way addiction is viewed in society.

As soon as he said those words it became apparent to everyone in the room including myself that this was a very serious and safe environment for something of this importan as soon as he said those words it became apparent to everyone in the room including myself that this was a very serious and safe environment for something of this importance can't be spoken about freely which in itself made me feel as if The process of an addiction treatment group became more real. TV again explaining his story and I immediately began to see myself in a lot of the actions that his high school self was taking, I am mediately could see myself in him. He told us about where "It all started to go wrong." And immediately the room felt like they got heavier. Even though no one was speaking or murmuring before it felt like there was a different tone of silence while he was explaining the more serious effects of his addiction. It made me really scared as well as sorry for him due to how easy it was to stray from the path that seemed so similar to my own.

Even though, he was an addict, which is now a good thing because he can talk about how he overcame that addiction. If he talks about that then he might be able to help many teenagers that have gone down the wrong path, like he can tell them how he did it, they might end up trying it, and it could change their lives forever.

Based on the videos, the prevalence of addiction is high within the contemporary society, especially amongst adolescents and young adults due to exposure to addictive substances that can be easily misused or dependent upon. Furthermore, individuals consume narcotics in order to gain a pleasurable feeling, which can in place serve as a dupe for an everyday activity such as eating (Volkow) while others see drugs as source to relieve depressive ideas and thoughts (Volkow). I found the HBO series to be emotional and interesting as it highlighted different aspects of substance abuse that is carried out by individuals on a daily basis such as the use of narcotics and alcohol. Substance abuse and dependence are seen as the key factors that drive individuals

Addiction is all around us. It may be that cup of coffee in the morning for the caffeine stimulation, the cigarette that is smoked for the nicotine, or an alcoholic drink used to relieve a stressful day or situation. For some, the addiction may not be to a substance, but to compulsive behaviors such as gambling, playing video games, or shopping. Consequences to addictions can impact an addict’s physical or mental state. Addiction can also have detrimental impact on the people that surround them. Watching a relationship fall apart because a person has an addiction to drugs, alcohol, or another addictive behavior is a sad thing to happen to anyone. Unfortunately, those with addictions usually won’t admit they even

When I began this class I had a very specific experience and understanding of addictions. One of the major influencers in my view of addictions has been my mother. This is something I never fully processed until I began really learning about addictions and what they do to people. I had impressions of addiction which were completely off base, and I had never taken the time to filter my prejudices through the reality of addictive disorders. Nevertheless, this project and this class has had a wonderful effect on my perception of those struggling with addictions.

Drug addiction is a complex problem in society today. Addiction is a condition that extremely affects the person’s mind and body. Addiction also has wide sweeping effects on that person’s social connection and functioning. Unfortunately, many addicts don’t realize the social influence of their addiction until much of their functioning has greatly deteriorated.