Thursday, September 3, 2015

The Rising Need For Addiction Education

By D'angelo G. Deighan


Everybody is addicted to something that is characterized by our inability to exist without it. Normally, our dependence on these substances is never that serious unless we become withdrawn in their inaccessibility. The present society needs addiction education for it installs a state of preparedness that will enable them to overcome this menace. This knowledge will always be applied in their daily lives thus sustainability.

Addiction can refer to very many things in life therefore this subject is supposed to be discussed in broader perspectives. Most people these days, are stressed and their only remedy for during low moments is substance abuse. They find themselves enslaved in activities and substance consumption thus knowledge on how to curb this menace is essential.

Usually, most addicts are not driven by search of pleasure whenever they abuse substances. Their personality and ethical values also do not affect this lifestyle. It is still unclear whether addiction can be categorized as a disease or a mental disorder because it exhibits traits of both.

Recovering from this condition requires self awareness because knowledge of oneself is essential in changing their way of life. The victims ought to critically look on the brighter side of living a sober life by ensuring that their lifestyles are inclined with this type of knowledge.

Technology has facilitated the accessibility of addiction related information in form of soft and hard copy. There are journals, newspapers, books and banners available worldwide focused on emancipating the public on matters to do with substance abuse since knowledge is a powerful tool that helps in changing the mindset of people.

Networking with friends and family is another way of battling addiction for they act as a shoulder to lean on. Their presence is needed whenever we are stressed and we can only live happier with them around. Victims of substance abuse need to bond with those around them for emotional support. This act as a recovery procedure is of psychological relevance.

Facilities have been established in every country meant to rehabilitate addicts. For instance, rehabilitation centers for those dependent on drugs exist to help reform these individuals. In these institutions, the victims are given life skills that help to change their individual perspectives towards substance use.

In conclusion, awareness creation is very important because it helps in transforming lives at personal levels. The state is supposed to partner with other corporations and ensure that citizens are fully conversant with the various ways on how to cope with addiction.




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