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Substance abuse prevention in adolescents

Drug addiction is a result of continuous abuse of drugs, alcohol and other chemical substances. It begins with an individual; taking small amounts of pills or chemicals occasionally, until the practice becomes habitual and the desire cannot be fulfilled.

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Substance abuse prevention in adolescents

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  1. Drug Addiction Treatment is Helpful • Drug addiction is a result of continuous abuse of drugs, alcohol and other chemical substances. It begins with an individual; taking small amounts of pills or chemicals occasionally, until the practice becomes habitual and the desire cannot be fulfilled. The chemical substances have different effects on different individuals. Everyone who intakes alcohol or other illicit elements may not eventually become an addict but there are also other serious substance related problems. http://medialiteracy.drugfreepa.org/

  2. Teenage Drug Abuse Facts • It is worth noted that no single cure has been considered appropriate for everyone. The most widely used Drug addiction treatment is medication; which is being used since a long time to bring relief among addicts. Medications are used to help in the withdrawal process as well as treatment. The withdrawal symptoms are suppressed during detoxification, which is the initial stage of cure. http://medialiteracy.drugfreepa.org/

  3. Media Literacy Education • The medically aided detoxification should be followed by further prescription pills that will help in reinstating the normal brain condition. When the brain condition is restored to normal, there will not be more cravings for the illicit elements. Since different chemical substances affect the addict's body differently, there are treatment dosages for every type of abuse.  http://medialiteracy.drugfreepa.org/

  4. Substance Abuse Education • The other Drug addiction treatment is the behavioral method. This approach is used to deal with the victim's attitude towards the use of life taking elements. The victims are encouraged to practice healthy life skills and styles. This approach is administered through two methods; outpatient behavioral remedy and residential remedy. In outpatient behavioral remedy, addicts enroll in programs whereby they visit a clinic for Drug and alcohol counseling. The package also has other programs all aimed at instilling behavioral change to the victim. http://medialiteracy.drugfreepa.org/

  5. Drug and Alcohol Counselor • Those with severe substance addiction problems may have to undergo residential remedy. In this method, the victim is kept in a residence where special attention is offered. A good example is therapeutic communities where victims can stay for more than 6 months as they receive behavioral therapy as well as the appropriate treatment. http://medialiteracy.drugfreepa.org/

  6. Drug Addiction Treatment • Save your loved one!! Help them to overcome illicit drugs; visit us http://medialiteracy.drugfreepa.org/the-guide/, we at DFPA have designed an exciting middle school curriculum to help your kids make more informed decisions like avoiding substance and alcohol related behaviors.  http://medialiteracy.drugfreepa.org/

  7. Contact Us • If you prefer to reach us by phone, please call 1.800.533.3394. • Slate Hill Business Center • Suite 110 • 3901 Hartzdale Dr. • Camp HIll, PA 17011 • 717.232.0300 • 717.232.5400 fax http://medialiteracy.drugfreepa.org/

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