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Overcoming Addictions
Introduction To Addictive Disorders
In this guide, the Addictive Disorders discussed refer to health matters dealing
with both physical and psychological intense desires or cravings for substances
or behaviors that grow into dependency. For example, not only will alcohol and
drug dependency be addressed, but addictions dealing with issues like emotional,
“things” or “people” attachments. The general concept is that these cravings or
yearnings are ongoing in spite of the fact that they cause the addicted person,
and at times others, harm at various levels; social, psychological and physical.
And on the whole, the addictive disorders that are discussed are considered
progressive or advancing in nature, and chronic or lasting for a long period of
time, with distinct periods of recurrence.
There are some alarming facts to consider regarding addictive disorders. For
instance, a recent report in the National Drug Addiction Recovery Month Kit
showed the cost of alcohol and illicit drug use in the workplace, including lost
productivity, accidents and medical claims to be an estimated $140 billion per
year.
Another fact: every eight seconds, a person dies due to a tobacco-related
illness, according to the World Health Organization.
Also, an estimated 28 percent to 30 percent of people in the U.S.A. alone have
an addictive substance abuse disorder, a mental health disorder or both,
according to a 2002 report by the National Mental Health Association.
And alcohol abuse and dependence occurs four times as much among men over the
age of 65 than women in the same age group, according to the Surgeon General's
Report on Mental Health, 1999.
With Addictive Disorders being such a large important part of everyday life,
this ebook strives to help clear up myths from facts and present an overview of
the issues surrounding the disorders. It includes information about some of the
top addictions in society today, along with a variety of solutions available to
help with treatment and coping, based upon the most recent studies, research,
reports, articles, findings, products and services available, so that you can
learn more about Overcoming Addictions.
For example, consider the following and decide if it is myth or truth: addicts
cannot be medically treated. This is a myth. Some substance addicts can be
medically treated via a detoxifying program, followed up by treatment with new
medicines like Bupropion (Zyban) and Naltrexone (ReVia). These
medicines help people who are refraining from addictive substances to keep their
desires for them in check.
Note
that the contents here are not presented from a medical practitioner, and that
any and all health care planning should be made under the guidance of your own
medical and health practitioners. The content within only presents an overview
of Overcoming Addictions research for educational purposes and does not replace
medical advice from a professional physician.
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