Drugs And Alcohol: Commonly Abused Substances
The use and intake of alcohol date back to ancient history. Its benefit to people in the past and present makes its popularity high throughout the years. It also has therapeutic effects in relieving pain before any surgical procedures in the past. It has become a form of medication like drugs. A lot of money is allocated for medical research in order to find cure for every illness there is in our planet. Some drugs have mild effects and are often used and purchased without prescription from a doctor. Other drugs need proper monitoring and careful dosage and thus require doctor’s advise for intake.
The analgesic effects of alcohol and drug intake make them highly attractive to users. Who wouldn’t want to be free from pain anyway? The risk however, is imminent when there is abuse of these substances. The creeping problem of addiction to alcohol and drugs is higher these days compared to the past targeting young adults as its victims. Illegal selling of prescription drugs has become a trend among college students. On the other hand, minor teens can fake identifications and purchase strong liquor from supermarkets. Social vigilance and awareness as well as campaigns against addiction must be part in every community. The threat of addiction is real and the consequences are long term.
Reality is here. It tells us that our society is not perfect and indeed addiction is ever present. Prescription medications are increasingly abused for recreational purposes. Social problems are rising where alcohol seems to be the comforting answer to problems. The rapid increase of addiction victims causes us to be overwhelmed with concern. The sun still shines for all of us. Drug addiction recovery can happen with the help of willing and patient individuals. The family plays a vital role in making this happen. Support of good pals and associates makes it bearable for drug and alcohol dependents to get back on track and live fuller lives.
Addiction treatment can only come if the one addicted is ready. Enforced treatment is never going to work. Desire and Acceptance to be better should be the first step towards this. There are many available methods of treatment around us. But the effectiveness of any treatment lies not just on the method but primarily on the person involved. Persistence and greater love towards those addicted is essential to the whole treatment process. The hope that things will get better for an addict helps him/her to focus and stay on the path of recovery.
