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Alcohol Addiction Treatment- How
to Diagnosis- Some things to look for in a
person that may have a drug or alcohol problem
Substance abuse is the first
escalation toward full-blown addiction yet
addiction can remain undiagnosed for many
different reasons. Usually the alcoholic or
addict is initially resistant to admitting there
is a problem. They may view their drug or
alcohol addiction as the single thing that is
helping them cope with life when in reality, it
is the one thing that inhibiting them from
coping with life in an appropriate manner. Do to
this reasoning, an alcoholic or drug addict is
not likely to seek treatment if this strategy
and mindset is continuing to work for them.
Sometimes alcohol or drug
addiction (or some other activity such as sex or
work) can be diagnosed by a qualified
professional when the sufferer is seeking
treatment for a secondary disorder such as
depression. They feel “depressed” from the
emotional problems from their addiction and as a
result, look for a solution to the depression.
They may or may not be suffering from depression
but more than likely the continued substance
abuse is the cause.
The emotional problems associated
with drug or alcohol addiction can be very
similar to those of an individual who is
suffering from depression. Feelings of
hopelessness, uselessness, low energy, and loss
of interest in things that used to bring
pleasure, disassociation with friends or family
members, all of these are experienced in people
who abuse drugs and alcohol and also in those
who suffer from depression. It is possible for
the individual to have been depressed before the
abuse started yet it may also be a direct result
of the abuse.
Some
things to look for in a person that may have a
drug or alcohol problem are
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Their failure to fulfill obligations on a
consistent basis.
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They may use when it is physically hazardous
to themselves or those around them.
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They may have recurrent legal and financial
problems as a result of a Dui., drug
possession charge or money spent on their
addiction.
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They may have frequent social or
interpersonal problems and tend to blame
their undesirable situations on others or
institutions and other things having little
to do with them.
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Increased tolerance: they must use more of
the substance to produce a high.
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Withdrawal: serious physical symptoms appear
when use is discontinued
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They use of large amounts of the substance
over long periods of time or frequent
binging.
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They experience unsuccessful attempts to cut
down
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The time spent obtaining the substance
replaces social, work-related,
family-oriented or recreational activities.
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They continue to use despite the inevitable
adverse consequences.
They
may use the substance for recreational and
occasional enjoyment in the beginning but then
may begin to use the substance more heavily as
time goes on. This is considered substance
abuse. If substance abuse is left free, they may
become addicted. Only you can decide whether or
not you’re an addict. While a counselor,
psychiatrist or psychologist may diagnose an
addiction problem,
treatment is much more
successful if you come to believe that the
diagnosis is true.
By: Patrick McLemore -
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