Question 1

what dr from prime treat substance abuse?

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Substance abuse : There are doctors who specialize in addiction medicine. There are clinics which provide that care. They are two types, hospital-based and private. They are found in all major cities.

Question 2

what does a substance abuse evaluation consist of?

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See below: Current drug use, any withrawal, coexistant medical and psych issues, assess patients motivation for change.

Question 3

my wife thinks i should see someone for my substance abuse. should i?

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Hmmm: Why does she think you need substance abuse treatment? Do you have problems with alcohol or drug abuse? Have you been asked by a doctor or family member to curtail your drug/alcohol use? Have you had dui's? Is there a problem with keeping a job or managing finances? Are there problems with the marriage or  physical abuse?

Question 4

what are the early signs of substance abuse?

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Depends: There are different substances which are used and abused ranging from cigarettes, alcohol, prescription narcotics and of course illicit drugs! if the question is being asked there is a good chance abuse is involved! symptoms depend on the substance.

Question 5

what's substance abuse or chemical dependence?

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Addiction: Substance abuse is the act of using a drug, both illegal drugs and prescription drugs, for purposes other than their intended use.  Chemical dependence occurs when in the course of substance abuse a person develops tolerance (the need to take increasing amounts to get the same effect) and dependence (developent of withdrawal symptoms when one stops).

Question 6

which neurotransmitters are linked with substance abuse disorder?

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Many: Substance abuse dysregulates all neurotransmitters, in some way -- and different drugs may hit on different ones more than others.  But possibly Dopamine is the one most central.  Dopamine is known to have significant function in the brain's reward center.  "dopamine rush" in this reward center contributes strongly to addiction potential in a drug.

Question 7

how good are substance abuse treatments?

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Effective treatment: This is all relative to the the program and more importantly the patients willingness to get his/her life back.
A very effective program exists in michigan through the eagle advancement institute called the clarity program.  Check it out.

Question 8

what are the treatments for substance abuse?

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Treatment is: targeted not only to the substance, but also for the patient’s lifestyle.  Treatment for say, a married patient with opiate use disorder who works several jobs will be different from a patient who suffers with alcohol use disorder who has a different lifestyle for example. There are various pharmacological, individual, and group interventions available for substance use disorders.

Question 9

do you think substance abuse can be defense mechanism ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but a poor one: Many if not most people with substance abuse come from dysfunctional families & suffer from anxiety &/or depression. Many are very sensitive souls.They use substances as a way to escape, emotionally numb themselves & self-medicate.Unfortunately, substance abuse not only fails to solve their problems but adds to them.Counseling, appropriate medications/herbs/supplements & meditation will help more.

Question 10

how does substance abuse affect people mind and bodies?

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List is extensive: Depending on the drug, the amount and duration used  their is a vast array of effects. Drugs can make you feel great, energetic and self confident. Then again, it can cause depression, shame, guilt, hopelessness, lethargy, psychosis, bad judgement. Seizures, coma, hepatitis brain damage, stroke, death by heart attack, suicide or overdose.. Many get addicted and can't stop. Please don't start now, .

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