Question 1

what causes drug addiction?

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Socio economics: There are multiple factors, socio economics, exposure and culture, life style, upbringing and access to addictive substances.

Question 2

how do i stop drug addiction?

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Mutual support helps: If you are concerned about being an addict, you might want to consider attending a meeting of narcotics anonymous. Find a meeting at their web site: http://www.Na.Org/.

Question 3

what kind of condition is drug addiction?

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Addiction: 20% of the population get a different than normal euphoric response to many medications and illegal drugs. The withdrawal from the drug causes moderate to severe discomfort which is solved by more drug. Most addicts require more and more drug due to upregulation of the drug receptors and resort to more aggressive and illegal tactics to obtain them. Cure is not currently possible, treatment helps.

Question 4

when is drug addiction considered a disease?

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When it happens: We know that there are genetic susceptibilities to addiction as well as environment contributing factors.  So when addiction happens, it is a disease.

Question 5

can you tell me about drug addiction problem?

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Too broad a question: especially in 400 characters. Please ask your question again in terms of what YOUR concerns are.  You could be asking about drugs and society, the increase in prescription drug abuse, the use of synthetic marijuana (spice/k2) and stimulants (bath salts), the increase in heroin, or about alcohol and tobacco, which are our two most harmful drugs. If you asking about yourself, be specific.

Question 6

symptoms of drug addiction withdrawels obvious?

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Yes: Without proper detox symptoms can be prolonged and dangerous.

Question 7

what are the signs/symptoms of a drug addiction?

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See below: When use of a drug has led to identifiable negative consequences in your life yet you can not control your use or your thoughts about the drug, than an addiction like exists.

Question 8

what are the social consequences of drug addiction?

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Poverty/Disease/Jail: Substance abuse and delinquency are strongly correlated and often result in involvement with negative peer groups, as well problems in school and at home.Drug addiction has a dreadfully widespread reach: from dealing with unpredictable and often dangerous addicts at home to the staggering expenses incurred by individuals and societies as a whole.

Question 9

how can you make sure you don't get drug addiction?

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Know yourself.: Remember  - drugs are not addictive, personalities are.  Therefore, if you can know whether and to what degree a person's personality is addictive, this can alert you to have them avoid drugs associated with addiction, e.g. Opiates, alcohol, tobacco.

Question 10

where should i send a friend with a bad drug addiction?

Accepted Answer

12 Step Programs: "you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink." your friend may or may not accept 12 step help through a program like narcotics anonymous. However you could learn how to deal with friendship with a friend who is an addict through alanon for narcotics.

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