Delray Beach 6/28/2011 8:38:54 PM
News / Health & Wellness

What are the real causes of addiction and why do some people fall prey to it? Rehab Florida explains.

Most people fail to realize that drug addiction and alcoholism are not just physical manifestations but have deep rooted debilitating psychological conditions that need proper treatment. Substance abuse has been termed as a disease which is curable contrary to the myth that once an addict, always an addict. At Delray Recovery Center, we have successfully treated thousands of people over a period of time and know that all it takes is proper diagnosis, treatment and recovery therapies to ensure that the individual is able to live a sober live.

However, when families of addicted individuals or the addicted individual come to visit our rehab Florida center, they are anxious, worried and have many questions. Maybe you too are worried and need to know more about drug rehab Florida programs and the increased need for recovery centers. Here are some FAQ’s that can help you understand more about addiction and recovery programs:

Is it possible to end the addiction?

Yes, rehab Florida programs have successfully treated thousands of individuals that are living sober lives. As medical professionals view addiction as a disease, treatment is available. Some of them might have relapsed once after completing rehab Florida programs but it is essential to understand that aftercare programs play an important role during the recovery stage assisting the recovering individual to be able to live a live with sobriety.

What are the reasons that an individual cannot quit an addiction?

Drugs are chemicals and over a period of constant use, the brain chemistry changes crating a sudden and uncontrollable urge for the abused substance, if they have not had it. With the result, over time, a tolerance builds up which makes it difficult to quit the habit. The withdrawal symptoms resurface when the individual is put through Detoxification Stage at rehab Florida center but done under medical supervision, it is easier. However, it is difficult for an individual to quit the habit without professional rehab counseling.

What does tolerance signify and why is it dangerous?

Tolerance basically means when consuming or using a substance does not produce the same ‘high’ as it used to. To counter that, the individual has to increase the quantity of the drug or alcohol to get the desired effect. Oftentimes, there is an overdose due to an enhanced quantity of ingested substance which the body is unable to come at terms with and there are organ failures, leading to death. Thus, the need for rehab Florida centers is ever increasing.

What are the real causes of addiction and why do some people fall prey to it?

There are no definite reasons why an individual takes to addiction but most of the reasons are linked to emotional and mental disorders. However, societal and hereditary influences are also known reasons for addiction. In most of the cases, an underlying depression has been the real cause leading to alcohol and drug addiction.