Addiction Problem In Modern Society
Alcoholism and drug addiction are highly prevalent addiction problem in modern society
. It has been proved that more than 10% of the world population is suffering from addictions of any type or combination of addictions. In comparatively poorer countries, the society is more prone to addiction, hence making the percentage of addiction slightly higher as compared to other world.
Addiction (to alcohol or drugs) has certain characteristics. Details vary from person to person, although the basic symptoms and patterns are more or less predictable in most cases.
The problem is usually underlying within the alcoholic rather than the problem being caused by any external influences. Nowadays, most researchers have identified a genetic factor in the disease and some scientists have isolated certain chemicals or neuron transmitters in the brain, which are directly related.
It is quite common for Parents to usually blame their child mixing in the wrong company or a bad crowd. Even partners of people with an addiction problem have blamed them being in with the 'wrong crowd' or the influence of 'bad friends'. It is well known that a lot of Alcoholics or drug addicts themselves give lot of excuses, like over stress at work or too little love and understanding at home, not having a good relationship with spouse.
This is identified as denial - within the alcoholic and within family members. In these cases, both try to justify, rationalize and blame people, places and circumstances. On both sides, they will adopt various control strategies to reduce or stop his habit. But none of the above control strategy works.
Some addicts start with an occasional glass of beer, or tend to drink most of the time in a social scene. The alcoholic or addict then needs to increase the quantities to achieve the same' high', since the body develops tolerance towards the drink or drug. There is gradual increase in intake of alcohol.
After affects of drug addiction and alcoholism can take its toll on the whole family, especially the spouse, parents and children. Everyone who has a close relationship in one way or another with alcohol, all become victims of addiction either directly or indirectly, who do not take drinks or drugs.
The worst affected are children or younger ones in the family. Family members experience similar negative feelings as the addict- hurt, confusion, fear, anger, shame, insecurity guilt, and hope followed by despair.
In most cases the behavioural patterns of family members of victims become more or less similar. Because the victim tries various control strategies to reduce or stop drinking, the family members also begin to lie, manipulate and deceive in their vain attempts to control or cover up his habit. The family members are in desperate need of proper help, support and understanding.
Addiction is Incurable, but with the right help it is Treatable. An abstinent alcoholic cannot take a drink and hopes to continue a controlled pattern. He will inevitably return to obsessive and compulsive drinking. Total abstinence is the only way to cure it.
A rigorous maintenance schedule is essential in order to stay sober.
The alcoholic or drug addict may appear to be a "bad" or "mad" person, but the fact is that he is sick. And needs proper help.... We believe that that not only victim needs help, but it's the entire family of the victim as well, which requires lot of counselling.
by: Laura North
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