Drug Addiction

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Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences.

Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medicine. Substances such as alcohol, marijuana and nicotine also are considered drugs. When you're addicted, you may continue using the drug despite the harm it causes.

How do we treat (addiction)?
  • Detoxification
  • Rehabilitation
  • Indoor games
  • Physical activities
  • Group and individual sessions
  • Occupation therapy
  • Restoring quality of life
  • Supporting family members
Types of Addiction
Ice Addiction

Ice (crystal meth) is an illegal methamphetamine, a member of the amphetamine family of drugs. It is very addictive and is linked to chronic physical and mental health problems.

Ice is a central nervous system stimulant that affects the messages sent between your body and your brain.

It comes as little crystals that look like ice, or as a white-to-brownish, crystal-like powder. It has a strong smell and bitter taste. It can be:

  • - injected
  • - smoked
  • - snorted
  • - swallowed
Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine is an illegal, highly addictive drug made from the leaves of the South American coca bush. It is a central nervous system stimulant, which causes high levels of dopamine to be released. Dopamine is a brain chemical associated with pleasure and reward.

Cocaine is a white powder with a bitter, numbing taste. It is typically snorted through the nose, but it can also be:

  • - injected
  • - rubbed into the gums
  • - added to food and drinks
Heroin Addiction

Heroin is an addictive, illegal drug belonging to the opioid family.

A heroin overdose can cause seizures, strokes, and even death.

Over time, a person can become tolerant and dependent on heroin, leading to higher doses and worse side effects.

Withdrawal from heroin can be difficult, and it may help to speak to your doctor about treatment or seek counselling.

Opioids work in the brain to relieve pain and make people feel relaxed and contented. However, they can cause unwanted effects, such as breathing problems.Heroin comes as:

  • - a fine white powder
  • - off-white granules
  • - tiny brown 'rocks'
Cannabis Addiction

Cannabis is the general name for drugs like marijuana, hash and hashish oil that are made from the plant cannabis sativa.

The different forms of cannabis are:

  • marijuana: made from the plant's dried leaves and flowers, and the most common form of cannabis. It is smoked in a joint or bong
  • hashish: dried resin from the plant, usually mixed with tobacco and smoked or added to food, such as cookies or brownies
  • hash oil: a liquid added to the tip of a joint or cigarette
  • concentrates: cannabis extracts usually dissolved in butane hash oil

Cannabis is also known as marijuana, yarndi, pot, weed, hash, dope, gunja, joint, stick, chronic, cone, choof, mull, 420, dabs, dabbing or BHO.