How to recognize a drug addict by appearance and behavior? Sometimes it's very simple. Characteristic changes in the eyes, face and physique, changes in lifestyle and character - all this can betray a person who has begun to use illegal substances.
How to recognize a drug addicted person: what to look for in the first place?
There are several ways to distinguish an addict from a non-user.
Appearance
How to recognize drug addicts by external signs? Pay attention to the eyes (first of all - the size of the pupils), complexion, skin condition, physique, as well as the places where drug addicts usually inject (elbows of the arms, popliteal folds). How to find out exactly what substances a person takes based on his appearance is described in the following sections of the article.
Sometimes external signs can give out even a former drug addict. A too wrinkled face that does not correspond to the passport age, scars on the hands, acquired cardiovascular diseases at a young age - all this can be the consequences of drug addiction. However, these symptoms can occur for completely different reasons. Therefore, there is no one hundred percent way to find out whether a person has taken drugs in the past or not.
Behavior
It immediately betrays a person using illegal substances. By behavior, you can calculate even a novice drug addict. If your son or other relative is not the same as before: more aggressive or, conversely, too calm, think about what could have provoked such a sudden change in character. Although it's hard for you to even imagine that your child is a drug addict, take a drug test to see if he's taking anything.
Personal items
How to spot a drug addict? Sometimes for him, everyone can tell his personal things. Further in the article, you will learn what items will help you understand that a person needs to be urgently saved from drug addiction.
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Now you can buy it at any pharmacy. This is the only one hundred percent way to identify a drug addict. In case of any suspicion, it is better to immediately check whether the person is using any substances. After all, the sooner the fact of drug addiction is confirmed, the easier it will be to cure it.
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Characteristics of heroin addicts
The most characteristic symptom of the use of heroin or other opiates is bruising from injections on the body. They can be located in the following places:
- elbow bends;
- knee bends;
- region of the inguinal veins.
The most inventive drug addicts begin to inject into the sublingual veins so that no traces are visible on the body.
Eyes under heroin become peculiar: the pupils may narrow to a state of tiny, barely noticeable dots.
The skin becomes dry, pale, flaky and flabby. Wrinkles appear early.
Human behavior also allows you to suspect something is wrong:
- People who use heroin often experience itchy skin. This causes a person to constantly itch.
- A person can wear long-sleeved clothes even in 30-degree heat - to hide bruises on the veins.
- Sometimes drug addicts wear sunglasses all the time without taking them off indoors. Thus, they try to hide the narrowed pupils.
- During the period when a person has the opportunity to regularly receive a dose of the drug, he is constantly lethargic, drowsy, speaks little and indistinctly, coordination is impaired. A heroin addict looks like a drunk person, but the characteristic smell of alcohol from the mouth is absent.
The following things can give a reason to suspect a person of injection drug addiction:
- a lighter, if a person does not smoke, is used to heat the drug before administration;
- syringes;
- antiallergic drugs (most often - Diphenhydramine) - many drug addicts use them to reduce itching - one of the side effects of heroin.
Characteristic signs of a drug addict who uses weed
External distinguishing features:
- Since marijuana dilates the blood vessels, the eyes of the marijuana user literally “fill up” with blood and turn red. The eyelids fall and close slightly - as if a person is sleepy. The pupils are dilated.
- The face acquires a blush, as marijuana dilates the vessels located in the skin. In case of an overdose, on the contrary, blanching of the skin is possible.
- The look can be sluggish or, on the contrary, excited.
Behavior features:
- Laughter for no reason and inadequate reaction to ongoing events.
- Increased appetite. Under the influence of a drug, a person's taste sensations change, everything seems tastier than usual, so you want to eat a lot. Especially marijuana smokers love sweets.
- Thirst. When the effect of the drug has already come to naught, the person begins to "dry".
- Unstable mood. When an addict is under the influence of weed, his emotional state is changeable: laughter and excitement can suddenly give way to lethargy and calmness, and then abruptly flow into anxiety and panic. During periods when a person does not use drugs, he becomes quick-tempered and irritable.
- Memory disorders. Under the influence of marijuana, a person becomes distracted: he may lose his things or forget what he just wanted to do. This usually resolves completely when the drug wears off. However, long-term regular use of marijuana can provoke chronic forgetfulness. Especially quickly, memory impairments appear in adolescents, since their nervous system is still underdeveloped.
You can also identify a drug addict who uses weed by the things found on him:
- foil, empty plastic bottles, smoking pipes - used for consumption;
- matchboxes - drug addicts store weed in them;
- eye drops - are used to hide the redness of the eyes.
Common signs of drug addicts using psychostimulants
Substances in this group include:
- powders (amphetamine, methamphetamine, salts);
- tablets (ecstasy);
- injections (pervitin, in slang - "screw").
You can recognize a drug addict who uses pills, powders or injections with a stimulating effect by the following behavioral features:
- Emotional swings. During the action of drugs, a person is overactive, talkative, cannot sit still, shows aggression, and when the effect of the substance ends, he is lethargic, lifeless, irritable and apathetic.
- Insomnia.
- The use of sleeping pills or sedatives. Drug addicts who regularly take psychostimulants for a long time simply cannot fall asleep in a natural way.
Signs of an amphetamine addict (hairdryer)
The first distinguishing feature by which a powder addict can be recognized is a red and inflamed nose.
The skin on it can be scratched and damaged, as an addict who sniffs often suffers from itching in the nose area. With prolonged use of drugs, the mucous membrane is damaged, which can lead to frequent bleeding from the nostrils.
You can also recognize a drug addict using a hair dryer by their eyes. After a person has taken amphetamine, the pupils dilate greatly. However, many drug addicts know how to reduce the pupils after a hair dryer, and instill special drops for this, so you should not rely on this symptom too much.
Signs of a Salt Addict
You can recognize a salt addict in the same way as an amphetamine addict.
The only difference is that the effect of amphetamine lasts longer than the effect of salts. Therefore, an amphetamine addict stays longer in a state of activity and excessive vigor, and a salt addict is more irritable and apathetic.
Signs of drug addiction are important information for parents. The signs of drug addiction you have noticed in a teenager will help prevent the development of drug addiction in time and take the necessary measures. Knowing the signs of drug addiction will guarantee the safety of your children and will allow you to save a life and provide timely assistance to your child.
Adolescent Behavior Changes
The main signs of drug addiction in the behavior of a teenager include a change in social circle. A teenager forgets and does not communicate with old friends. Instead, new ones appear, about which he speaks with obvious reluctance. When talking on the phone, he speaks secretly, in monosyllables, or in vague phrases. Constantly seeks to be alone, to lock himself in the bathroom or in his room. Often and for a long time leaves home and returns late. He ceases to be interested in and do what he loved before. There may be an interest in the home first aid kit and pharmacology. Sudden mood swings, aggressiveness, indifference, or increased excitement and gaiety are noticeable. Movements become abrupt and not always well coordinated. One of the main signs of drug addiction is the growth of a teenager's financial expenses, frequent requests for additional money under various pretexts, as well as the loss of valuables and other items from the house as a means of buying drugs.
Changes in well-being
Signs of developing drug addiction are also noticeable in well-being. Disturbance of appetite is replaced suddenly by immoderate food intake. Sleep is disturbed, blood pressure jumps occur, and indigestion often occurs. If you pay attention to the eyes, then an unhealthy shine, a strong narrowing or vice versa, pupil dilation, blurred vision are noticeable. A sharp bad breath, as a sign of marijuana smoking, or a constant cough and runny nose from heroin.
Changes in the appearance of a teenager
Signs of drug addiction may also be the appearance of slovenliness in clothes, the desire to wear mostly black things. It is typical to wear shirts and blouses with long sleeves, in order to hide injection marks. The complexion becomes pale, and sometimes even sallow. Hair loses its luster and becomes brittle.
New items in the house
Pay attention to possible small objects as signs of a teenager's drug addiction. These can be candles, lighters, needles from syringes, foil, smoked spoons and cigarettes.
At first, it is difficult for relatives to imagine that a loved one has started using drugs, but if you have landed on this page, then there may be a problem. Below we will talk about how the behavior of a drug addict changes, what are first signs of addiction and how different addiction symptoms depending on the substance used.
The first signs of drug addiction
First signs of drug use are usually not explicit. Relatives of the addict may notice changes in behavior, but attribute them to a bad mood or some kind of problem.
Early signs of drug use include:
- Changes in speech - a person uses new "slang" words, the manner of pronunciation changes;
- You can find strange objects with a loved one that are attributes of drug addiction;
- "Jumps" of mood;
- High activity or, conversely, causeless lethargy;
- Changes in appetite: it is either absent or markedly increased;
- Pupils react poorly to changes in lighting - remain dilated or narrow;
- The skin of the face becomes gray or red;
- Sleep rhythm changes.
If you notice several of these symptoms, this is cause for concern. Of course, sleep, appetite, activity can also be completely disturbed by stress or depression. Therefore, do not rush to conclusions, but observe a person or talk heart to heart to find out the reasons for such changes.
More obvious and "talking" signs of drug addiction appear over time.
Signs of addiction - symptoms
In order to recognize a drug addict, it is necessary to compare physiological and behavioral symptoms. Changes in behavior are dramatic, a person changes before our eyes.
Signs of a drug addict in behavior:
- The circle of communication is changing, moreover, the person does not tell details about new friends
- A person becomes secretive, disappears from home for a long time
- What used to interest her brings more joy to her. A person abandons a hobby or job
- Stops to follow the appearance and becomes completely indifferent to their appearance
- There are various obsessive movements
- If a person “injects”, then he tries to hide the injection sites, so even in summer he can walk in long-sleeved clothes
- The addict has impaired memory and mental abilities
- Between uses, the addict has withdrawal symptoms, withdrawal symptoms, aggressiveness, depression
- You may notice that things have started to disappear from the house.
In a person addicted to drugs, all thoughts and actions are focused on getting a dose. Family, work, personal aspirations fade into the background. This is what behavioral change is all about.
In addition, in order to eliminate the physical consequences of use: remove withdrawal symptoms, hide dilated or constricted pupils, the addict resorts to various drugs. If you find unfamiliar drugs or eye drops in the room or in the pockets of a loved one, this may be one of the signs of drug addiction.
Try to talk to a person without moralizing and reproaches in order to understand why he began to use and when.
Read more about how to communicate with a drug addict in the article:
An adult can hide his addiction for a longer time - he has more tools and means for this. Another thing is if a teenager becomes a drug addict.
Signs of Addiction in Teenagers
The first signs of drug addiction are similar for all ages, but adolescents have a number of features that can also be used to recognize the presence of addiction.
- As a rule, teenagers ask their parents for pocket money. You need to be wary if the child begins to ask for more money, comes up with excuses for what he needs them for, quickly spends money, but does not buy new things. If you restrict a teenager in money, he may start stealing from home.
- There are problems with studies and attendance. A sign of teenage drug addiction can be absenteeism in an educational institution, a sharp decline in academic performance, and teachers' complaints about behavior.
- In a fragile body under the influence of drugs, immunity is reduced. The child begins to get sick more often than usual.
- To justify his actions, a teenager frankly lies to adults. All the same changes in behavior as in adults also appear: aggression, isolation, etc. If there are several symptoms, this can no longer be attributed to the characteristics of adolescence.
One of the most serious problems of modern mankind is drug addiction. And everyone should know the signs of an addict, which are manifested by changes in the eyes and behavior. This will help to quickly identify the dependent person. This is especially important for parents of underage children who are addicted to drugs. Timely detection of symptoms will save a person from serious consequences and allow timely treatment to begin.
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A drug addict can be recognized by external signs
Many of the symptoms are very pronounced and cannot be overlooked. Basically, they differ depending on which substance is taken, how it is introduced into the body. But the general signs are always the same, these are:
- change in pupils;
- change in skin color;
- shaking hands;
- redness of the face.
Constriction of the pupils is due to the so-called opium intoxication, which is common to all drug addicts. However, they do not react to light in any way. There is lacrimation, accompanied by a runny nose. Due to itching in the nose area, a person constantly rubs his face, which immediately catches the eye of others.
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The face turns red when using cocaine. Traces of injections can be found: these include injection marks, pigment tracks, nodular seals and bruises. They can be seen not only in the elbow bend, but also in any other place, for example, on the leg. Each of the described signs of a drug addict is primary. But besides them, there are secondary ones.
Note:
Under the influence of psychotropic substances, drug addicts are active, cheerful, lively. If the dose was not taken on time, the dependent is irritable, lethargic, aggressive.
Secondary signs
They appear much later, when a person has been using drugs for a long time. In this case, the following symptoms take place:
If ulcers begin to appear on the skin, then the drug craving is in. During this period, the body begins to gradually fail, the immune system weakens, and as a result, a fatal outcome is possible.
In heavy drug addicts, behavior changes significantly with intensive drug use. The intensity of the symptoms depends on the type of drug and the frequency of its use. It is important to consider the daily dose and method of administration. Such a person, as a rule, is talkative and good-natured, but can suddenly change and become aggressive for no reason. Signs of drug addiction can be expressed in euphoria and lethargy in movements.
Is it easy to recognize a drug addict?
If the use of narcotic substances continues for a long time, then it will not be difficult to identify such a person. Not only the signs described above will help, but also a number of other external signs of an addict that you should pay attention to. A drug addict always stands out from other people, but not a beginner. At the very beginning of the development of dependence, there are not so many external signs, but upon closer examination, you can notice them:
- detached look;
- long sleeves for any season;
- untidy appearance;
- stooped posture;
- slow speech;
- slow movements;
- irritability.
Signs by which you can recognize a drug addict
The very first sign of drug addiction is the look: it is always glassy, detached and indifferent. The pupils are constantly dilated or constricted, they do not react to light in any way. In all weathers, the addict wears long-sleeved clothing to hide injection marks. Such people often show disrespect and rudeness to others and even relatives.
All these signs can easily be detected by the relatives of the addict, with whom he lives together. If this is a child, then you can observe how his academic performance decreases sharply. He loses interest in almost everything that recently was interesting to him. In communication, secrecy begins to appear, sleep is disturbed. If there are such signs, then it is likely that the child is addicted to drugs.
Note:
Drug addicts are characterized by blaming relatives and others, a sharp and quick transition from defense to attack, and extortion of money.
Subjective signs of drug addiction
In addition to the obvious signs of drug addiction, there are also subjective ones. These are those that are not visible to others, they are felt and seen only by the addict himself. These include:
- irresistible desire to take a new dose;
- constant thoughts about a possible buzz;
- feeling of euphoria when consumed.
There is a feeling that after using an intoxicating substance, you can cope with any, even the most difficult task. This is what it says about the development of drug addiction. As soon as such signs appear, it is necessary to think about treatment before it is too late. Only a timely solution to the problem will increase the chances of completely getting rid of addiction, and drug addiction can be defeated.
More often drug addicts become at a young age - from 12 to 19 years. It is this period that is most dangerous, and parents should take a closer look at their child in order to timely detect the first signs of drug addiction in order to take the necessary measures in time. Do not forget that drugs can be offered not only on the street, but even at school or at any party.
The worst thing is that dependence on any drug comes very quickly. Some types are able to lure forever even with the first dose, while others become a habit after 3-5 doses. If a loved one is suspected of addiction, it is not necessary to punish him, scold and re-educate him. It won't do anything, and can only aggravate an already unpleasant situation. On the contrary, it is recommended to show support, understanding and care, especially when it comes to a child. And most importantly - to provide all kinds of help. As soon as the first signs of drug addiction were discovered, it is necessary to turn to a narcologist for help.
But remember, you do not need to indulge the addiction of your loved one, do not hesitate and seek help from specialists!
Consequences of drug use
All narcotic drugs, sooner or later, will bring irreparable harm to the body. Dependence on them will appear - the desire to use them constantly. Everything that an addict experiences during their use - euphoria, a tonic effect - is a temporary phenomenon, and it does not pass without a trace. As a result, the human psyche is destroyed, he ceases to think and treat others adequately. But this is not the worst. More importantly, various diseases and suicidal tendencies appear. That is why most drug addicts die by their own hands.
Without the next dose, the addict has hallucinations, and this can lead to unpleasant consequences. A drug addict in this state can harm not only himself, but also those around him, most often close people, those who are always close to him. In addition to psychological disorders, there are also physical ones - weakness, changes in appearance due to impaired metabolism.
Ultimately, it will be possible to deal with this problem only through compulsory treatment. Therefore, it is extremely important to identify the symptoms of drug addiction in a timely manner and start treatment. Only experienced doctors can bring a person back to normal life. But at the same time, the support of loved ones is extremely important, and it is desirable that the patient himself wants to be cured.
Attention!
The information in the article is for informational purposes only and is not an instruction for use. Consult with your physician.
Drug addiction is a chronic disease caused by the use of drugs. Accordingly, people suffering from this disease are called drug addicts or, simply, drug addicts. The danger of such a diagnosis lies in the complete physical and psychological dependence of a person on a particular drug or their groups. Such addiction slowly but surely kills the person suffering from it. There is a process of unconscious suicide, as the drug addict voluntarily subjects his body to severe torture.
The state of euphoria is an integral, but by the way, the most important reason for addiction to narcotic substances. Such a feeling can “carry” a person as far as possible from pressing problems, worries and disturbing thoughts, give a feeling of complete freedom, universal happiness, permissiveness and, even more paradoxically, independence from everyone and everything.
But you have to pay for the “high”, and the price is withdrawal (withdrawal syndrome), which occurs after the end of the drug and with the addiction already developed. If you do not give the body another dose of the "necessary" substance, then it will instantly react, causing unbearable physical pain, it would seem, to every cell of the body. No wonder that in such a state, a drug addict is ready to do anything for the next “dose”: theft, assault and other criminal atrocities up to and including murder.
Regrettably, but the drug takes possession of the mind of a person and motivates him to, to put it mildly, strange and unacceptable behavior. A miracle cure comes to the fore in the life of an addict, pushing far back relatives, friends, loved ones, work, hobbies and other interests. A new circle of friends appears.
Despite all the horrors of drug addiction and the huge number of deaths that have occurred as a result of drug use, their popularity does not fall, and getting the simplest and relatively cheap ones is not so difficult.
Drug addiction is a disease that has no age, therefore, it can “affect” any person, regardless of gender and social status. Although, of course, teenagers and young people are more often included in the risk category. This is quite understandable: it is among the representatives of this age category that the process of development and formation of personality is in full swing, there is a search for one's self, the formation of life values, interests and hobbies. Often, young guys and girls who love to experiment and discover new aspects of life are ready to try absolutely everything, including drugs. Especially if they are influenced or at some point fall into the social circle of people who are familiar with the effect of psychoactive drugs firsthand and offer to experience new sensations.
No person in the world would want to witness the slow death of their loved one or loved one, especially a child, as a result of regular drug use. Therefore, it is very important to recognize the presence of such a problem at an early stage, when there is still hope for salvation.
The primary signs of drug addiction include the following factors:
- a change in the usual rhythm of life (a drug addict changes his worldview, changes his social circle and interests. What used to be in the first place goes into the background. A person often “disappears” somewhere and comes home only to eat and sleep);
- sudden mood swings for no apparent reason (someone who just laughed may suddenly become lethargic and sullen);
- change in sleep patterns (drugs affect the mental state of a person, as a result of which he is tired and lethargic during the day, and “wakes up” at night. There is no feeling of cheerfulness, as such, at all);
- changing the mode of food intake and eating habits (an addict may not eat all day, and in the evening pounce on food with a "wolf" appetite; those who used to eat little begin to consume a lot of food, and vice versa. If before a person was selective in food, now he eats everything in a row according to the principle “the main thing is to satisfy the feeling of hunger and no matter what.” The manner of eating is also changing for the worse).
The above characteristics are very general, and the reasons for such changes may not be related to drug use. This is especially true of adolescence, when a lot of changes are already happening. In order to recognize addiction to drugs in your loved one, it is worth focusing more on changes in his character and behavior.
How does an addict behave?
When a person becomes addicted to drugs, changes in his behavior are not long in coming. The changes will be dramatic and noticeable to all those around him who are well acquainted with him. If changes are taking place, then it is worth keeping a close eye on such a person.
First of all, the addict changes the circle of his communication. New friends appear, with whom it is more interesting than with old ones, and who, of course, are ready to share a new hobby. If we are talking about a teenager, then, as a rule, his communication with the outside world is limited to a new company. At home, he feels uncomfortable and seeks to minimize his time at home.
Showing interest in pharmacology and the contents of a home first aid kit may be a new hobby, indicating not a choice of a future profession, but an urgent need to understand the properties and availability of various medicines in the public domain. This is another wake up call.
A drug addict is always accompanied by a state of increased nervous excitement, which manifests itself in sharp and inexplicable mood swings, excessive irritability, nervousness and depression. There is a feeling of indifference to the events taking place around. Even body movements change and become more abrupt and uncoordinated.
But what betrays the drug addict especially is the need for money, since drugs are quite expensive "pleasure", especially strong ones, such as cocaine, heroin, barbiturates, methadone, ketamine, amphetamines, etc. For a teenager, this is the need to increase pocket expenses, and to achieve this goal, all methods are good. Evidence of such a need may be the loss of valuable things from the house and theft.
Adolescents tend to be less vigilant and prudent and may not be very careful about hiding traces of their addiction. Therefore, among their personal belongings, one can find needles, syringes, a tourniquet, foil, a lighter, cigarettes, glass vials, cotton wool, empty boxes of antiallergic drugs, and even a smoked spoon.
What does an addict look like?
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Often, drug addicts do not take care of their appearance and are characterized by slovenliness and a desire for dark closed clothes, regardless of the season and weather. This "style" is dictated by the need to hide traces of intravenous injections and the effects of drug use.
The appearance and well-being of a drug addict changes for the worse: painful pallor, an absent blurred look, dilated or overly constricted pupils, rashes and characteristic spots on the face and body. Drug use is accompanied by jumps in blood pressure, intestinal disorders, persistent cough or runny nose, and bad breath.
What drugs does the addict use?
The use of a particular type of drug is accompanied by characteristic signs and symptoms that indicate which group of drugs a person is dependent on.
Opiates (morphine, codeine, methadone, heroin, etc.) are very common and in demand around the world due to their "power" that brings a state of complete peace and harmony. Their use can cause complete dependence from the first or second time, and therefore they are considered one of the most dangerous and expensive. Usually taken intravenously.
A person who regularly takes drugs of the opiate group suffers from excessive drowsiness and stretched speech. The addict periodically falls asleep during a conversation, because of which he constantly loses his thoughts and repeats everything several times. His physical condition is characterized by a decrease in the pain threshold, unnatural constriction of the pupils, pallor of the skin and swelling of the lips.
Cocaine is the opposite of opiates in action (tonifies, increases activity) and ranks second in the world in terms of “problem” after them. It is extracted from coca leaves, processed and reaches the consumer in the form of a white powder.
Cocaine addicts suffer from high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat and breathing, excessive sweating, insomnia, loss of appetite, and anxiety. They have dilated pupils and occasional hyperactivity. With frequent use of cocaine, loss of sensitivity and numbness of the area from the chest to the eyes is possible.
Psychostimulants are a large group of mainly synthetic and semi-synthetic drugs (amphetamines, caffeine, ephedrine, ecstasy, etc.) that stimulate the mental activity of the body. A person dependent on them is very frisky, aggressive, irritable and suspicious. The present feeling of constant anxiety develops suicidal tendencies. With the use of certain psychostimulants, sexual desire is significantly increased.
Psychedelic drugs (LSD) can cause various kinds of hallucinations, resulting in loss of self-control, increased heart rate, trembling in the hands and enlarged pupils.
Cannabis (hashish, marijuana) acts like a psychedelic drug, ie. capable of causing hallucinations by altering consciousness. The person who has used this substance is restless, overly cheerful and hungry. At a high dose, some have lethargy, while others have unreasonable aggressiveness.
Outwardly, a smoker can be recognized by dilated pupils, red eyes and lips, and a strong sense of thirst.
The body of a drug addict is at risk of developing a complex disease much more than the body of a person independent of drugs. The reasons for this are simple: neglect of the rules of hygiene and "pumping" the same organism with potent drugs that artificially change the rhythm of its work (heart, brain, nervous system).
Among the complications and diseases that threaten a drug addict, there are the following:
- bleeding from damaged vessels;
- blood clots;
- thrombophlebitis (blockage and inflammation of the veins);
- sepsis (blood poisoning);
- abscess (purulent inflammation of tissues);
- hepatitis (liver disease);
- HIV and AIDS.
All of the above diseases belong to the group of severe diseases with a high probability of death in advanced form. Such an impressive list, at the very least, should make you think, if not scare, a person who uses drugs, especially intravenously.
Many drug addicts, suspecting infection with a particular infection, are afraid to seek medical help, and even more so from relatives, under the threat of being caught in connection with drugs. Therefore, most often the drug addict continues to live the same life, letting a serious illness take its course. The result of such a negligent attitude towards oneself can be all sorts of complications up to the onset of death.
And, importantly, the pain caused by concomitant diseases is no less, but, on the contrary, much stronger than the pain during the “withdrawal”.
What is an addict without drugs?
The absence of drugs in the life of an addict makes it unbearable, full of pain and suffering, both mental and physical.
A person who makes friends with drugs, as a rule, tries to hide his "habit" from relatives and friends in every possible way. But the secret always becomes clear.
Withdrawal cider or simply "withdrawal" is the most terrible condition for an addict, which each of them experiences as soon as the dependent organism does not receive the next dose. There is an opinion that from "breaking", more precisely from those painful and painful sensations that accompany it, a person can die, but this is not so. Often the suffering of a drug addict is rather exaggerated, because it is easier to get a new dose of the drug. In medical practice, there is not a single recorded case of death from withdrawal symptoms.
The onset of withdrawal is similar to the symptoms of a cold: cough, runny nose, weakness, pallor. If the drugs do not enter the body, the muscles begin to ache and stiffen, so the drug addict can often be caught convulsively rubbing his arms and legs. Then comes a period of immobility, when a person is in a borderline state between wakefulness and sleep.
Leaving an addict alone with his pain at the time of withdrawal is not worth it. It is better to entrust the process of healing to narcologists who specialize in this matter. At the initial stage, they support the patient's body with a large amount of vitamins and minerals, trying to reduce his suffering as much as possible. As a rule, in the first days, the addict loses his appetite and suffers from indigestion. All this leads to a strong physical and moral exhaustion of the body, resulting in prolonged depression. After leaving the apathetic state, the addict can still dream of a new dose of the narcotic substance, or, on the contrary, try to forget everything that happened as a bad dream.
It is possible to force a person to quit this or that addiction, but it does not make any sense. One has only to loosen control, as the addict will find and take the next dose. Therefore, it is necessary to cleanse not only the body, but also the mind. And it is best to do this in drug treatment clinics, and not at home.
