Wednesday, September 16, 2015

The Rising Need For Addiction Education

By D'angelo G. Deighan


Addiction can be defined as a condition that makes one to exclusively be dependent on a substance. He or she is unable to live normally in absence of this substance. Causative agents include the internet, shopping and drugs among many others. The need for addiction education is essential because society is today comprised by very many addicts.

This term can be applied in multiple ways depending on the substance being abused. Emotional stress is the main reason why people abuse substances. This psychological situation in prolonged nature may lead to depression and at times suicide hence people require training on how to react whenever they are confronted with any form of stress.

The root of this menace known as addiction has been initiated by individual tastes and preferences to a level where one is unable to live a normal life. People have considered it as a sickness while some have attributed it to a brain disorder. It is evident that it bears characteristics of both conditions.

Recovering from this condition requires self awareness because knowledge of oneself is essential in changing their way of life. The victims ought to critically look on the brighter side of living a sober life by ensuring that their lifestyles are inclined with this type of knowledge.

The advent of modern ways of doing things has initiated the dispensation of knowledge everywhere. Innovations in the communication sector have tremendously simplified the ways in which information is shared with the public. People can access pertinent information from libraries, book retailers, the internet and from other forms of street publications like adverts.

Networking with friends and family is another way of battling addiction for they act as a shoulder to lean on. Their presence is needed whenever we are stressed and we can only live happier with them around. Victims of substance abuse need to bond with those around them for emotional support. This act as a recovery procedure is of psychological relevance.

Training centers are readily available for those wishing to get information about substance use and dependency. There are workshops and seminars focused in emancipating the public on this subject matter. Rehab centers for the drug dependent people have proved to be effective since thousands of people are reformed.

In conclusion, awareness creation is very important because it helps in transforming lives at personal levels. The state is supposed to partner with other corporations and ensure that citizens are fully conversant with the various ways on how to cope with addiction.




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