Some people believe that it is a disease and some people believe that they could stop if they want to.
2007-01-26 14:07:20 · 8 answers · asked by David L 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There is not enough space to adequately answer this question. However, if you think about it how would a addict even get to the point of "wanting" to stop unless they actually did stop. There are 2 kinds of dependence, physical and psychological. Not all grugs create a physiological dependence like marijuana but everything has the possiblity of causing a psychological dependence,even gambling, the compulsive gambler doesn't have some physical need for gambling, its a psyhcological impulse. People who don't understand psychology tend to think that addictin is something that can be overcome by sheer will, these are very close minded, ignorant people.
2007-01-26 14:16:10 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel Green 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some can, some can not....while it may or may not be a disease it dose cause physical manifestatins... and these are very real and debilitating... the withdrawl is unbearablefor some so they would rather keep using the drugs... and also the reactions of the body, and the brain are altered and that can make stopping imposable for the individual without proper treatment... both with counter medication and mental therapy... it is not as simplistic as your question emplies...also, as you do not accept email, will tell you here. Your responce to your last question was not accurate though technicaly correct. if you limit the definition and usage of the word to the lowest common denominator. But when you use it in referance to The Name you are incorrect in limiting the definition....but thanks for the 10 points
2007-01-26 15:50:00 · answer #2 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a close family member that is on pain pills. At first he was perscribed them. After a while his perscription wasn't enough and so he bought them off the street as well. My family did confront him of his problem when it got to the point of him falling over at family functions. He was sober for two months, and in those two months I couldn't help but wish he was back on the pills because he was such a different person. Even though I had these feelings I was with my family on keeping him sober. Like I said though, he wasn't himself anymore...on top of that he has night sweats, he constantly would shake, he even took this drug called Saboxin (sp?) that would block any effect of a pain pill if he relapsed. When he began to use again we didn't even notice. He had to actually tell us. He doesn't take as many as he was before, and says that its to keep him "normal" as he says. I don't agree or disagree with his choice. I have found though that there are a lot of people that were once heavy users of all types of drugs that still use small amounts to stay "normal".
2007-01-26 16:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by gazenatstarz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People use drugs because they feel there is no other way out , to solve their anxiety , and / or depression ..Alot of people can go cold turkey and never use again but most people don't ..Once a user ,you are always a user ..I believe it should not be classified as a disability ..And something needs done , cause alot of people on disability and got drug addiction are using their benefits to buy drugs.
2007-01-26 14:20:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When addicts are caught they are sent to rehab and brainwashed. Government AA and/or NA (narcotics anonymous) programs teach that you are not able to stop using by yourself. You have no control over your addition. And you will always be an addict until the day you die. If they all believe this, why would they try to change when the counselors tell them they cant? Reform is needed for drug users, they pay taxes, we need to help save their souls.
2007-01-26 14:24:10 · answer #5 · answered by graphix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the drug being used, why it's being used, how long....some drugs actually form a physical dependence and going without it can be agony, quite literally. People have died from withdrawal. That's why people trying to get off heroin get onto methadone. It's just a step-down program. Even certain medications, such as Effexor, can't be cut cold turkey. It's physically dangerous.
2007-01-26 15:16:59 · answer #6 · answered by Bruyere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you're addicted you need to keep using to feel and act normal. When you get that way and finally WANT to stop, you need to detox. There are places to help you do this.
Alcohol is the same way except that you CANNOT do it cold turkey. If you do you can die. You need to go to a DETOX center and be monitored and medicated. If you wein yourself, have another strong minded person who is not easily frightened to help. Even then after a few to five days, you will still need to go to the ER for Librium.
2007-01-26 14:21:27 · answer #7 · answered by stray cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are addicted ,they are hooked because if they stop they get VERY sick.Withdrawl is no joke.Some people that are addicted,go through detox and get on it again. BAD NEWS.
Sister Died from long term use.
2007-01-26 14:19:28 · answer #8 · answered by thresher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋