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Addiction Solutions Victoria - WHAT IS ADDICTION?
Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterised by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite negative harmful consequences’.
NIDA (National Institute of Drug Abuse).
These consequences can include problems with physical health, psychological health, dual diagnosis, and social stability; work; family; finances; legal issues and the breach of the person’s belief and value systems.
Anon
Addiction is like heart disease or diabetes—sometimes it’s linked with lifestyle choices, sometimes it's part of a family’s genetic heritage and other times it seems to come from nowhere.
And just like diabetes, correct management and monitoring over a person’s lifetime are important.
Addiction and Alcoholism both involve having obsessive thoughts, experiencing compulsive behaviours and losing control.
Untreated addiction can be lethal. For example, a person can die from an overdose or a drug-related motorcar accident. Addiction can also cause serious medical problems such as acquired brain damage, liver disease and heart problems.
People can lose their jobs, leave school prematurely and disconnect from their dreams and hopes.
The most obvious impact is on a person’s relationships including the ones with their families and close friends.
Anyone can develop an addiction
This confuses people. They and their families can spend a lot of time going over things trying to find causes. Sometimes addiction can be linked with depression, anxiety or trauma; sometimes it’s the very cause of these conditions and sometimes there is no apparent tipping point or event.
Whatever the causes and the losses, people recover from addiction all the time.
Dad
The World Health Organisation has created alcohol and/or other drug self-screen designed to raise awareness of potentially harmful use of mind and mood-altering substances, including cannabis, amphetamines, heroin, cocaine ice, GHB, prescription medications and alcohol.
People do recover
‘Recovery from alcohol or drug addiction is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential’
SAMHSA (Substance and Mental Health Society America).
Most people need help to change their lives.
Research suggests that people require effective drug and alcohol treatment programs combined with ongoing recovery support as they navigate their way through the recovery process, stabilising their physical, emotional and mental health, and transitioning back into satisfying and meaningful lives.
Jack
Whilst families do their best, they are often too close to the person to be able to see what they need and may also be recovering from their own grief and loss issues.
Addiction Solutions Victoria understands addiction and recovery and tailors their support and interventions to suit each person and every family.
Although no one can go back and make a brand-new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending’.
Carl Bard (Author)
Call ASV for a free phone consultation
or for more information email
jason@addictionsolutionsvictoria.org.au
addictionsolutionsvictoria.org.au
addictionsolutionsgeelong.org.au
1227-1229 Malvern Road
Malvern, VIC 3144
"Most people we work with believe the problem (addiction) is the drugs or alcohol consumption and that when the person stops, everything can go back to normal. Stopping is only the beginning of the process. For most people who access treatment, developing a more genuine understanding of the nature of addiction provides them with the opportunity to look at the problem through a different lense, dramatically increasing the possibilities of a sustainable solution (recovery)". - Jase Bowman - ASV CEO - Rehabilitation Centre Near Me Program - Melbourne & Geelong 2020.
All ASV programs are delivered by experienced, qualified industry professionals.
For more information call Jason on 03 8374 7648
Email jason@addictionsolutionsvictoria.org.au
or
jason@addictionsolutionsgeelong.org.au
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