Teen Challenge helps individuals seeking free treatment for any drug problem; we have for you an effective free residential rehabilitation center. Don't let yourself continue to drown in the trap of drug problems.
Drug problems are widely considered a pathological state. The disorder of drug abuse involves the progression of acute drug problem use to the development of drug-seeking behavior, the vulnerability to relapse, and the decreased, slowed ability to respond to naturally rewarding stimuli. It has even been said that first the man takes the drug, then the drug takes the drug, and finally the drug takes the man.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) has categorized three stages of addiction: preoccupation / anticipation, binge / intoxication, and withdrawal / negative affect. These stages are characterized, respectively, everywhere by constant cravings and preoccupation with obtaining the substance; using more of the substance than necessary to experience the intoxicating effects; and experiencing tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, and decreased motivation for normal life activities. By the American Society of Addiction Medicine definition, drug addiction differs from drug dependence and drug tolerance.
It is, both among scientists and other writers, quite usual to allow the concept of drug problems to include persons who are not drug abusers according to the definition of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. The term drug addiction is then used as a category which may include the same persons who under the DSM-IV can be given the diagnosis of substance dependence or substance abuse.
Any drug problem abuse is usually a way of coping with other problems to free ones self from their problems. FREE help is available with Teen Challenge rehab centers.
Drugs causing addiction
Drugs known to cause addiction include illegal drugs as well as prescription or over-the-counter drugs, according to the definition of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
Stimulants:
Amphetamine and Methamphetamine
Caffeine
Cocaine
Nicotine
Sedatives and Hypnotics:
Alcohol
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines, particularly alprazolam, clonazepam, temazepam, and nimetazepam
Methaqualone and the related quinazolinone sedative-hypnotics
Opiate and Opioid analgesics:
Morphine and Codeine, the two naturally-occurring opiate analgesics
Semi-synthetic opiates, such as Heroin (Diacetylmorphine), Oxycodone, and Hydromorphone
Fully synthetic opioids, such as Fentanyl and its analogs are Meperidine / Pethidine, and Methadone.
Addictive drugs also include a large number of substrates that are currently considered to have no medical value and are not available over the counter or by prescription. Fill in our application form if you are seeking to be drug free.
Addictive potency
The addictive potency of drugs varies from substance to substance, and from individual to individual. Drugs such as codeine or alcohol, for instance, typically require many more exposures to addict their users than drugs such as heroin or cocaine. Likewise, a person who is psychologically or genetically predisposed to addiction is much more likely to suffer from it.
Although dependency on hallucinogens like LSD ("acid") and psilocybin (key hallucinogen in "magic mushrooms") is listed as Substance-Related Disorder in the DSM-IV, most psychologists do not classify them as addictive drugs.
The most common drug addictions are to legal substances such as:
Caffeine
Nicotine in the form of tobacco, particularly cigarettes
Alcohol
When you fill out our free consultation form, you can tell us more about yourself and your drug problems. You will receive a personal assessment of your abuse and how we can help. Then one of our Support Workers or Centre Manager will then contact you to arrange an interview.
