Hello everyone My name is Rohan. T« avolding a Malena’, Oday | am going to talk about Reco; First of all we should understand, } What is an addiction? Rnerican Qociahs se af Addis. Medici (near) defines addiction as a chronic disease that affects the brain’s reward, motiyation, and memory functions. Someone with an addiction will crave a substance or other behavioral habits. They’ll often ignore other areas of life to fulfill or support their desires. General signs of addiction are: lack of control, or oF inability to st to stay away from a substarice or behavior decreased socialization, like abi doning commitments or ignoring relationships e ignoring risk factors, like sharing needles despite potential consequences physical effects, like withdrawal symptoms or needing higher dosage for effect i These signs are commonly linked. The degree of intensity for each sign may depend on how long the addiction has been going on, fn ‘A healthy person can usually identify a negative behavior and get rid of it. This is not the case with someone with an addiction. Rather than admit the problem exists, they’Il find ways to justify and continue the behavior.The first step to getting help is being able to Tecognize the physical, mental, and motional signs, like abrupt weight or personality changes in your friends or family \ members, No matter the type of addiction, it’s impoltant to recognize warning signs and seek help if necessary, Identifying the initial signs In the early stages, a person might not show telltale signs of a full-blown addiction. Some early stage clues include: * experimentation + family history of addiction or Substance * being Particularly drawn to an act * seeking out situations where the substance or activity is present * episodes of binging or loss of control with little to no feelings When it comes to common social behaviors lke drinking or smoking, it might be difficult to determine if there's an addiction problem, What looks Ik, addiction could be an experimental phase or a form's stressimanagement. But a real addiction, if left untreated, can develop into a debilitating habit or increased risk of illness Look for changes in personality After a person moves past Pia, the early phase of addiction, they'll likely exhibit major personality or behavior a These changes may be infrequent at first. Telltale signs include: MER». llEE ———EEE ‘ a lack of interest in hobbies or activities that used to be important neglecting relationships or reacting negatively to those closest to them missing important obligations like work risk taking tendencies, especially to get drugs or continue certain behaviors ignoring the negative consequences of their actions distinct change in sleeping patterns that result in chronic fatigue increased secrecy, like lying about the amount of substance used ot time spent You may notice an increase in alienation over time. People with an addiction tend to surround themselves with others who encourage their habits. When confronted, they may make excuses and try to justify their behavior to you. ook for changes in health Another way to recognize addiction is to pay attention to your fiend or family member's mental und physical health, Whether the addiction is-o a drug or a behavior, their health will almost always decline. Signs that point towards changes in their health can include: bloodshot or glazed eyes constant illness iH unexplained injuries abrupt change in weight ; bad skin, hair, teeth, and nails increased tolerance to drugs i 5 } A ae physical withdrawal symptoms like sweating, trembling, or vomiting Fey \ { ) a \.* memory loss or problems with recall + change in speech like slurred words or rapid rambling The following mental and ‘i M Sica : emotional up could also be signs of an addiction + sudden changes in mood + aggressive behavior + imitability | + depression + suicidal thoughts It’s important to eliminate any potential medical reasons for someone’s health decline. Keep in mind that someone with an addiction will almost always understate the seriousness of their condition. If there’s no other explanation, then there’s an increased chance of an underlying addiction problem. The long-term life consequences Potential long-term consequences include: for NN ¥ ; getting an infectious disease, especially through shared needles dropping out of school or getting poor grades 3 damaged relationships with friends and family « loss of good standing or tarnished reputation « arrests orjailtime | \ \ eviction from the home \ + loss of jobOO _— == Next steps towards recovery It’s important to have quick access to octor, local treatment center, treatment. You can also seek help ftom your OF support group, Here are some ways you can support a friend or family member's recovery process: + Lear more about the substance or behavior dependency and the treatment, * Stay involved, like offering to go to meetings with them, Provide a sober and trigger-free setting, * Speak up and express concern when there is a relapse, Lee While you can treat addiction, in most cases, jpomeone with addiction must want to change for recovery to be successful.)