Signs of drug intoxication. Rehabilitation of drug addicts

Even the pupils of lower grades know about the dangers of drugs , but, despite this fact, the problem of drug addiction still remains relevant in the modern world. Traditionally, it is believed that in the risk group are adolescents, disadvantaged people, all who lead an antisocial way of life. But in fact, each of us can try the drugs, often quite by accident. From such a first experience is very close to addiction, to cope with which without professional help sometimes is completely unrealistic. What signs of drug intoxication can a layman notice? How in time to understand that one of your loved ones uses drugs?

Indirect signs of addiction

Often, in the initial stages of taking drugs, it is difficult to notice anything by the external signs and behavior of a person. Today, there are many types of drugs, and after receiving each of them the effect is unique. The duration of the state of acute narcotic intoxication - "arrival" or "buzz", as the users themselves call it, is also different. When taking some narcotic compounds, a person can look quite normal in a few hours. But if the patient uses drugs systematically, changes in his appearance, behavior and psyche are obvious.

So, what are the most noticeable signs of drug intoxication? Most often, people living together with a novice drug addict notice increased irritability and sudden mood changes. When taking many psychotropic substances, absent-mindedness is observed. Ill (and drug addiction is a disease), one can forget words, constantly "hover in the clouds," and look drowsy. Very often the eyes of the addict are cloudy, the view is clouded, but if you address him, he immediately reacts, though often irritable.

Change of priorities and rhythm of life

It's easy to see that a person who is financially dependent on you started using drugs. To meet his new needs, he regularly needs money. In this case, asking for the next amount, the addict behaves aggressively, and in case of refusal with him, hysteria can happen. Prepositions are very different, often quite absurd. A person who uses drugs can stay away from home for a long time without telling where he is going and avoiding all inquiries. People-addicts prefer to spend time with their own kind.

Note whether the suspect has a new dependency, or, perhaps, one of the old friends behaves unusually? The longer a person uses drugs, the more he loses touch with the world around him. If your relative was previously distinguished by responsibility and punctuality, and suddenly he suddenly had problems at work and school, the cause may well be drug addiction. Deteriorating relations with relatives and friends is another clear indicator.

Fear of exposure

Most potent narcotic drugs are administered intravenously. Accordingly, almost one hundred percent proof of their use can be considered the presence on the human body of traces of injections. Injections are done in the veins, but the choice of a specific part of the body depends on the personal desire of the addict. Red dots, bruises and specific inhalations on the veins can also be on the feet, in the groin area, and even on the scalp hidden beneath the hair. And yet most of the newcomers because of the convenience and simplicity choose their hands. Accordingly, the traces of his "hobby" have to be hidden.

Addicts often, afraid of exposure, even in the hottest days wear clothes with a long sleeve, try not to undress at home with relatives. The majority of those who use fear are also afraid of meeting with representatives of law enforcement agencies in a state of alcoholic or narcotic intoxication. A law-abiding person should not avoid the police and any civil servants in an official form. If a person uses drugs, then it is natural to be afraid of disclosure for him, because the punishment, for the storage, use and trade in prohibited products of the laws of our state, is punishable.

External manifestations of drug addiction

There are a number of signs that make it possible to identify a drug addict in a crowd with a high probability. However, it should be noted that they are all relative. The eyes of the addict can be distinguished by enlarged or severely narrowed pupils, and there is practically no reaction to light. People who use psychotropic substances suffer from hair, nails, skin and teeth.

For drug addicts, the world around with its usual joys and cares often simply ceases to exist. Over time, patients stop watching themselves, look sloppy. Explicit signs of drug intoxication - hampered speech or, on the contrary, too much activity, causeless excitement.

Express tests

Suppose you think that a person close to you from time to time (or constantly) there are signs of drug intoxication. How can I confirm or disprove my guesses? We are glad to disappoint you, the conversation "heart to heart", most likely, will not give the desired result. With alcohol or drug dependence, the patient is most difficult to recognize the very fact of the disease and realize the seriousness of the problem. Remember the first rule: before you throw yourself with reproaches, try to find out exactly whether there is a use of psychotropic substances. An affordable option is express tests. You can buy them in clinics dealing with drug treatment and rehabilitation of patients, and in some pharmacies. Outwardly, such tests resemble those familiar to many strips to determine the onset of pregnancy.

Testing can be done at home. In a container with the urine of a person suspected of using drugs, it is necessary to omit a special device. If the test strip shows two dashes - all your suspicions are unfounded, but one mark signals the presence of a substance in the body. Attention: each test is designed to identify traces of drugs of a particular group.

Narcological examination

The most reliable and reliable way to determine whether a person used drugs is a medical examination. Examination is carried out in a specialized medical institution. It is important to understand that this is an official procedure.

Research on drugs is one of the forensic medical examinations. To conduct such a procedure, an official request of the representatives of justice or the Ministry of Internal Affairs is required. Accordingly, the investigation can be appointed by the court or law enforcement agencies in exceptional cases (for example, the traffic police when detaining the offender). Unfortunately, examination for a state of drug intoxication can not be carried out at will even the most close relatives, as this violates personal human rights.

What to do with a positive result?

Suppose, you managed to find out that your family member's drug status really was or is observed from time to time. What if the fact of taking drugs is confirmed? If possible, try to learn as much as possible from the "medical history". What exactly does the patient use, what is his "experience" and other important data. All this information will be useful in the treatment and subsequent rehabilitation.

Drug treatment should include the removal of physical and mental dependence, the symptomatic treatment of pathologies caused by the use of drugs, and psychological rehabilitation / assistance in returning to normal and full life.

Narcological care for patients and their families

Experts argue that the main secret of successful recovery from drug addiction is the patient's awareness of his problem and the desire to return to a full life, giving up drugs once and for all. The first stage of treatment is to remove the manifestations and symptoms of physical dependence. Already at this stage, the patient should be led to the idea that a full-fledged life is much more interesting and rich than a constant stay in captivity of a narcotic dope. Of great importance at the moment is communication with relatives and support from their side. During treatment it is necessary to carefully prevent breakdowns. It is for this reason that specialized clinics are so popular, in which doctors strictly control all contacts of their wards with the outside world.

Rehabilitation and return to a fulfilling life

Drugs cause not only physical addiction, but also significantly affect the human psyche. Rehabilitation of drug addicts is a rather complex and lengthy process that should be conducted under the supervision of experienced psychologists. A person who has taken psychotropic substances for a long time, is in an altered state of consciousness. In order to become a full-fledged member of society again, he needs help and appropriate adaptation.

Rehabilitation of drug addicts is not only in group and individual sessions with specialists. Also, patients can be offered to teach a new profession for them, an opportunity to express and manifest themselves in creativity. The most important thing is for the patient and his family to come to the clinic with firm confidence that the problem can be solved and a cure will necessarily occur. All the rest will be done by specialists who must be strictly observed at all stages of treatment.