CAN WE E MAKE A DIFFERENCE??
Alcohol and drug dependence are bio-behavioral diseases
Popular support for drug treatment has diminished. The war on drugs has become a war on the drug user. Significant stereotypes remain which impede alcohol and drug abusing persons from getting the help they need, and, which can work.
Alcohol and drug dependence are bio-behavioral diseases which are often progressive and may even prove to be fatal.These diseases are characterized by impaired control over the use of substances, preoccupation with them,continued use in spite of negative consequences, and thinking distortions most notably: denial.
There are a number of myths about substance abuse.These myths are held by abusers, family members, health care providers and society at large. These myths need to be
identified and corrected, since myths can promote behaviors which can exacerbate the problem.
Substance abuse treatment is a health care specialization.
The core components of this treatment can be used to assist the appropriate personnel in making referrals to systems or persons providing effective treatment.
Mandated treatment has a critical role to play and those with leverage to prompt treatment are encouraged to do so. Treatment is available, treatment works, and each of us can make a difference.
Do You Have an Addictive Personality?Do You Drink Too Much?
Via:addiction21stcentury.blogspot.com
Presented by:
Patrice M. Muchowski, Sc.D.
Vice President of Clinical Services
AdCare Hospital of Worcester, Inc.
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