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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Reasons that Stop Drug Addicts from Quitting

Drug addiction starts and progresses in a gradual manner and makes the person dependent on that. Addict lacks concern whether the drug is legal or illegal.

Most of the people get affected by addiction because of many reasons. The main reason which makes a person addicted towards is depression. How hard you try to stop the usage, again you will relapse.



Apart from the physical effects of the drug addiction, the functions of the brain may be affected. In the long run it becomes a chronic brain disease. The main reason that stops the drug addict from quitting is the change in behavior and thoughts.


All the addicted persons initially think that they can stop whenever they want, and they try to stop without treatment but it is highly impossible to stop the usage of drug without treatment. Long term drug usage will result in changes in the functioning of the brain.


Only the will power and strong decision of quitting will make the drug addict a normal person. Patients who are drug addicts will have the abnormalities in the part of the brain which is used for self control. So, due to the abnormalities, even they try very hardly also the result will be nil. So, getting help from the professionals is much more important.


If once the drug addict decides to quit, then obviously the success rates for the treatment may increase drastically. This can be achieve by the support of you yourself first and then the family members, friends, doctors. To start the treatment, motivation is the first step.


Researchers indicate that even the long term addicts can also be cured with their active participation.

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