People usually become addicted in the same manner; it starts off as a recreation or as a way to kill pain but it eventually grows into a need and subsequent addiction that can no longer be avoided. Many people think that the solution to their problems will come in the form of a drug but do not realize the full impact of this addiction until it is too late. Having fun with friends and taking drugs at a club can eventually turn into a need that will not be satisfied and the person finds himself becoming fully addicted before he even has a chance to realize what has happened.
What Drug Addictions Do to the Body
When taking a drug, the body does not have a chance to release its dopamine or adrenaline or any other chemical to communicate with the body so after some time, an addict is unable to feel anything without the drug. It takes approximately 30 days for the body to recover from the addiction and to once again resume chemical production on its own.
The feelings of depression and anger may be higher during this transition period. Drug addictions take full control and it is nearly impossible for the drug addict to react in the proper manner. The drug is what tells the body what to feel and how to feel it and the body’s own chemicals start to take a back seat in every activity.
Metabolites are produced as a byproduct of the waste of these drugs; they are stored in the fat and can remain there for up to five years. As a result of the storage of these metabolites, a person can find it nearly impossible to rid himself of the cravings for these drugs. Any time there is a traumatic event or situation that the addict does not want to feel, his body can release these metabolites sending a signal to the brain that this drug is needed.
Drug addictions can cause all of these problems and the addict may or may not even be aware. This is the main reason that stopping the use of drugs is so difficult; the body tells the mind that the drug is necessary and the addict has to fight that feeling by telling himself that he does not need the drug.
With all of these bad reactions, it can make you wonder why an abuser would continue down the same road. The answer is clear: the body and the mind are totally dependent upon the drug and the addict can not function without it. Addicts began using to help themselves become numb to a problem be it physical or mental and they ended up being physically as well as psychologically dependent.
People who are unable to deal with their drug addictions will soon become depressed and show another set of problems including outbursts, anger, and other personal issues. Instead of telling an addict how bad he is or how wrong the things are that he's doing, it is important to let the addict know you support him and will support any of his efforts to get clean.
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