Addiction
is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking
and use despite harmful consequences to the individual that is addicted and to
those around them. Drug addiction is a brain disease because the abuse of drugs
leads to changes in the structure and function of the brain. Although it is true
that for most people the initial decision to take drugs is voluntary, over time
the changes in the brain caused by repeated drug abuse can affect a person’s self
control and ability to make sound decisions, and at the same time send intense
impulses to take drugs. It is because of these changes in the brain that it is
so challenging for a person who is addicted to stop abusing drugs.
Fortunately,
there are addiction treatments that help people to counteract addiction’s powerful
disruptive effects and regain control. Research shows that combining addiction
treatment medications, if available, with behavioral therapy is the best way to
ensure success for most patients. Addiction Treatment approaches that are tailored
to each patient’s drug abuse patterns and any co-occurring medical, psychiatric,
and social problems can lead to sustained recovery and a life without drug abuse.
Similar to other chronic, relapsing diseases, such as diabetes, asthma,
or heart disease, drug addiction can be managed successfully. And, as with other
chronic diseases, it is not uncommon for a person to relapse and begin abusing
drugs again. Relapse, however, does not signal failure—rather, it indicates that
addiction treatment should be reinstated, adjusted, or that alternate treatment
is needed to help the individual regain control and recover.
Information
contained above is courtesy of The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for
more information please visit: http://www.drugabuse.gov/Infofacts/understand.html
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Center
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programs, or to ask a treatment-related question, please email us at recovery@newdawnaddicioncare.com.
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We encourage you to get in
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you a brochure so you can learn more about our programs and share the information
with your family and any professionals involved with your care. We can also schedule
a visit to our addiction treatment center so that you can meet our staff and even
talk to program residents.
We hope we have addressed your questions and
concerns. We hope you choose New Dawn Recovery to help you begin your transformation
to a new and healthy life. We look forward to welcoming you to New Dawn Recovery.
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