Dealing with drug abuse is difficult and sometimes scary for the person, as well as the family and friends who care for that person. But with the right guidance, you can overcome drug addiction.
Though many people think that drugs and illegal stimulants are marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc. But according to the Oxford Dictionary, drugs are "any substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed." Drugs don't have to be illegal to do harm. A lot of people develop drug use habits at a very young age, usually when they are in their teen years. This could be because of peer pressure, or moving to a different state, or dealing with extraneous stress at home. But addiction also happens to adults: this can happen when losing a job, getting a divorce, or maybe when a close relative or friend dies.
Signs that indicate that an individual is on stimulant drugs may include the following: losing interest in something that they loved or they might start isolating themselves. People with drug drawbacks may act differently than they used to. They might:
spend a lot of time alone
lose interest in their favorite things
get messy—for instance, not bathe, change clothes, or brush their teeth
be really tired and sad
be very energetic, talk fast, or say things that don’t make sense
be nervous or cranky (in a bad mood)
quickly change between feeling bad and feeling good
sleep at strange hours
miss important appointments
have problems at work
eat a lot more or a lot less than usual
Ways to help a loved one overcome drug addiction can be used by these medications during withdrawal that are followed:
Opioid
Methadone
Buprenorphine
Extended-release naltrexone
Lofexidine
Nicotine
Nicotine replacement therapies (available as a patch, inhaler, or gum)
Bupropion
Varenicline
Alcohol
Naltrexone
Disulfiram
Acamprosate
Trying out in therapy programs such as the Twelve-Step Facilitation (TSF) or Motivational Enhancement Therapy Program can also help overcome drug addiction. Talking to a counselor or a friend or family member also helps. Overcoming drug abuse is hard and difficult but with the right guidance, you can overcome drug abuse.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
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