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Sahyog Clinic. DRUGS OR YOUR LIFE MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE. Addiction as a disease. This popular model of addiction is credited to E.M. Jellinek who presented a comprehensive disease model of alcoholism in 1960. (host). (agent). Genetic Predisposition. Behavioural Factors. Environment.
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Sahyog Clinic DRUGS OR YOUR LIFEMAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE
Addiction as a disease This popular model of addiction is credited to E.M. Jellinek who presented a comprehensive disease model of alcoholism in 1960
(host) (agent) Genetic Predisposition Behavioural Factors Environment
Addiction • A chronic disorder • Compulsive use of a substance resulting in physical, psychological or social harm to the user • Continuing the use despite the harm
Characteristics of the Disease of Addiction PRIMARY NO FAULT MULTI FACETED PROGRESSIVE INCURABLE
Stages of Addiction USE MISUSE ABUSE
Types of Dependency • Psychological Dependency • Physiological Dependency
Symptoms of Addiction • Tolerance • Withdrawal • Dependence
Addictive Chemicals • Tobacco: cigarette, guthka, • Alcohol • Cannabis: Bhang, Charas, Ganja • Opiates: Raw opium, Heroin, morphine, B Sugar • Depressants: Barbiturates, Valium, Alprax etc • Stimulants: Amphetamines, Cocaine • Hallucinogens: LSD, PCP • Solvents: ink whitener, nail polish remover, petroleum derivatives • Miscellaneous: snake bite, iodex
Community Environment POVERTY & UNEMPLOYMENT GOAL STRESS & PEER PRESSURE
Family Environment • Parents using drugs/alcohol • Parents don’t have time for children • High levels of family stress, including financial strain
Vulnerability of (You)th • Aggressiveness / shyness • Decreased social inhibition • Emotional problems • Inability to express feelings appropriately • Hypersensitivity
(YOU)TH Problems (Risk factors) • School failure and dropout • Delinquency • Gateway /other drug use • Early risky sex – STI/HIV • Teen pregnancy • Employment issues • Mental health problems
Lack of bonding to society (family, school and community) • Rebelliousness and nonconformity • Cultural alienation • Inability to form positive close relationships • Vulnerability to negative peer pressure
Tell tale signs • Sudden unexplained Mood Swings • Isolation • Change in friends • Discovering paraphernalia • Watery / droopy eyes, runny nose etc. • Loss of articles or money • Unexplained expenditure • Weight / appetite loss • Irregular sleeping patterns • Too much time spent alone
The Sahyog Model • The Sahyog model is holistic in nature with intervention focused on the client and family. We accept the “Disease of Addiction” as a primary disease. At Sahyog Clinic we treat the disease through a residential programme. • The twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and other life skill training helps clients recognize and resolve personal barriers.