Signs and Symptoms of Drug Addiction to Watch Out for

It has been explained previously that one of the dangers of drugs is that they have addictive effects, thus making users more trapped in drug snares.

People who consume or are already addicted to drugs will generally show the following signs and symptoms:

Hallucinations
Sakau
Mood swings
Decreased Appetite
Decreased libido
Changes in behavior
People showing various symptoms above, need to get help immediately. The sooner drug addiction is treated, the faster the recovery process.

If left untreated, people who are addicted to drugs can experience the following conditions:

Loss of consciousness
Stop breathing
seizures
Heart attack
Psychological disorder
Overdose

Preventing and Overcoming Drug Dangers

According to popnonline.org, the most appropriate way to avoid the dangers of drugs is not to consume them at all. However, if you are already taking drugs, especially if you are already an addict, treatment in the form of rehabilitation is necessary.

The Indonesian government through the National Narcotics Agency has provided rehabilitation services for drug addicts. The following are the stages of drug rehabilitation that are usually given to drug addicts:

1. Examination

Before giving treatment, the doctor will check the condition of the drug addict by carrying out several tests, such as blood, urine or other laboratory tests. This test is done to see the extent to which addicts experience addiction and side effects from the dangers of drugs that have been experienced.

If the dangers of drugs cause drug users to experience depression or behavioral disorders, the doctor will first give drugs to cure these effects. After that, the doctor will carry out rehabilitation.

2. Detoxification

During the detoxification stage, drug addicts will be asked to stop taking drugs. When undergoing this stage, it is likely that the addict will feel nauseous and his body aches because of the loss of the substances he normally consumes.

Addicts will also feel anxious and depressed because there is no intake of drugs that are usually calming. To overcome these conditions, doctors will usually provide treatment in the form of drugs.

Apart from taking drugs, addicts must also meet the body’s need for fluids to avoid dehydration, as well as consume nutritious food to speed up the recovery process during detoxification.

3. Stabilization

After these two stages have been successfully passed, the addict will undergo various therapies in the stabilization stage. At this stage, drug addicts will also be given a prescription to help them recover from the dangers of drugs in the long term.

In addition, addicts will also be helped to think about long-term life plans and mental stability.

Support from people around, both family and close friends, is very important to speed up the recovery process for drug addicts. Not only provide encouragement, they can also assist addicts in carrying out their daily activities.

The dangers of drugs not only have a negative impact on the quality of life, but also the physical and mental health of users. Therefore, do not ever try it for any reason. Drugs are not the answer to the problem, but can actually create new, bigger problems.