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Drug Addiction Compulsively seeking to use a substance, regardless of the potentially negative social, psychological and physical consequences is the main indicator of addiction. Actual physical addiction occurs when repeated drug use alters the brain's reward pathways and when an individual crosses the line between abuse and dependency.
According to the medical definition, addiction begins when an individual is unable to stop using without physical symptoms. The clinical definition of drug addiction varies and is determined by the drug of choice, the method of drug use and the length of time the person has been using. Factors such as personality and genetic makeup can affect the likelihood of drug addiction.
Signs and symptoms of drug addiction vary according to the type of drug but usually involve the following:
- Need for regular use
- Inability to cut down or discontinue using
- Using despite negative consequences
- Using to cope with everyday life
- Doing things that place the addicted person or others in risky situations while using or in an attempt to obtain the drug
Drug addictions are very treatable conditions, and with the many advances in medications and therapeutic treatments, cravings and withdrawal can be controlled and the likelihood of relapse can be substantially reduced.
While there is no cure, with the right therapies and drug addiction treatments, people can be free of the control of addiction and can live healthy, full lives in recovery. We at FRN Intervention Services are here to help you find the right treatment center for your loved one.
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