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Drug addiction articles are an important resource for those who have questions, but may have hesitation speaking with a professional. It’s important to have information which is generated less from opinion and more from firsthand knowledge and experience. Stop taking Drugs finds the latest ideas and news available about addiction and drug abuse from sources within the field and medical research. We tackle topics surrounding addiction with the hope of generating insight on these subjects.

How to recognise a drug addict

People who haven’t experienced addictive behaviour do not understand drug abuse. There is the perception drug abuse, alcoholism and addictions are strictly a social problem, and the characterisation that those who take drugs are weak. One misconception is that drug abusers should be able to just stop taking drugs, the idea that if they tried hard enough or cared enough, they could change. What is underestimated is the complexity of addiction that because it is a disease that impacts the brain, changing behaviour is not simply a matter of willpower. Drugs are chemicals which interact with the brain’s system and disrupt the way cells send and process information. In our addiction articles we take a look how substance abuse deteriorates the life of an individual.

Am I an alcoholic

Drug addiction is a chronic disease that causes obsessive thinking and compulsive drug use; and while the substance changes the brains normal functioning, the personality, judgement and values of the individual become compromised. Despite consequences to the addict and those around them they will continue to use, unable after a point to exercise control or restraint. Addicts will live with a degree of denial, preferring to blame, generate excuses or simply lie that they have their addiction under control. In the articles on addiction we explore why an addict is unable to control their addiction. Like many other chronic diseases, drug addiction can be managed and treated. The difference is that recovery for addiction will combine medical intervention, behavioural change and family support to generate a self-sustaining sobriety