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IS ADDICTION A DISEASE?
Addiction is defined as a chronic and relapsing
brain disease.
CHARACTERIZED BY
DRUG ADDICTION
A major problem
in the U.S. Impacts physical,
mental and emotional
health.
2013
SIGNS OF ADDICTION
PHYSICAL BEHAVIORAL
• Sudden Weight Loss • New Peers
• Weight Gain • Poor Performance
• Trembling Hands • Increased Absences
• Strange Body Odors • Dishonesty
• Enlarged Pupils • Secretive Behavior
• Bloodshot Eyes • Unusual Increase In
Spending
MENTAL
• Unpredictable Mood
• Shift In Attitude
• Motivation Decline
• Varied Sleep Patterns
• Schedule Changes
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
Length, type and degree of Drug withdrawal affects all
withdrawal depends on the aspects of a person’s health
substance a person is addicted to. and function.
DRUG OVERDOSE
RIP 25%
drug-related deaths worldwide
occur in the U.S.
SYMPTOMS
DRUG REHAB
• ADMISSION
• EVALUATION
• DETOX
• COUNSELING
• THERAPY
• AFTERCARE PLANNING
• RE-INTEGRATION SUPPORT
• Addresses Co-occurring
Disorders
• 24-hour Care
MENTAL HEALTH
DETOXIFICATION
TREATMENT
MEDICATION- LONG-TERM
ASSISTANCE AFTERCARE
RELAPSE
BEHAVIORAL
PREVENTION
COUNSELING
MEASURES
DUAL-DIAGNOSIS
EVALUATION
BEHAVIOR THERAPY
Behavioral therapies assist in addiction treatment success.
METHODS
WHAT IS CBT?
• A Form of Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Psychotherapy
• Treats Mental Health Disorders
• Behavioral Pattern Changes
DBT SKILLS
• Mindfulness
• Distress Tolerance
• Emotion Regulation
• Interpersonal Effectiveness
ADDICTION RECOVERY
• Recovery is a life-long process of
PERSONAL GROWTH and SELF-EDUCATION.
RECOVERY SKILLS
• AVOID HIGH-RISK SITUATIONS
• GET TO KNOW YOURSELF
• LEARN TO RELAX
• MANAGE STRESS
• BE HONEST
• CREATE A NEW LIFE
Resources:
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/nationwide-trends
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/drug-abuse-addiction
https://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/treatment
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/treatment-approaches-drug-addiction
www.unodc.org/wdr2017/field/Booklet_1_EXSUM.pdf