Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Ohio
Ohio drug addiction helpAddiction has been called many things through the ages - everything from a moral flaw or weekness to an incurable brain disease. The truth is that neither one of these are correct, but at times it may appear lilke it in some individuals.

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What is common to all people who become dependent on alcohol or other drugs is that the substance was presented to them as a solution to some problem they were facing in life. This problem could be boredom, mental or emotional difficulties or some type of physical pain or discomfort. When they took the drug it made them temporarily feel better, therefore leading to that drug or another one the next time they were faced with the same or similar problem. Each time this cycle repeats itself the person begins to need more of the same drug to achieve the same effect and tolerance builds. Then they find they need to take it more often, or a "harder" substance, or both.

Soon the individual is fully dependent on the drug and no longer feels like he or she can get through the day without it. This is dependency. If they try to suddenly stop then withdrawal symptoms begin and they feel worse, so they seek more relief from the same substance that is causing the worsening of their condition. After a while all else in life takes a back seat to obtaining and using the drug at the expense of their finances, possessions, jobs, family and their own life - regardless of the consequences. This is full-blown addiction.


Types of Drug Addiction in Ohio
types of drugsThere are more substances available and abused in today's society than ever before. Pharmaceuticals play a huge role in this downward trend in America and around the world. The idea that a pill is somehow safer or less addictive than a street drug has misled millions and caused untold loss. Sometimes people take prescriptions legitimately and become hooked on them, other times they are simply abused because of the known effects.

The first major type of addiction, and the most common in Ohio and throughout the country, is alcohol. Despite its legality and social acceptance, alcohol is the deadliest drug in terms of lives lost each year. This includes violence under the influence and auto accidents by drunk drivers.

The next major category is marijuana, which is the most abused illegal substance. The potency of the active ingredient of marijuana is stronger than ever (THC content) and is more addictive than most people realize. Although it is often considered a milder drug, there are still millions of poeple who are addicted with no drive or ambition in life except to maybe go to work and waste their lives away under the influence of this drug.

Opiate narcotics include a very wide variety of drugs, from heroin and methadone to a long list of other prescription painkillers like OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet, Lortab, Dilaudid, etc. More people abuse prescription painkillers alone than all other illegal drugs combined.

Stimulants are highly addictive substances that include methamphetamine, cocaine, crack, amphetamines and prescriptions such as Ritalin, Adderall and Dexedrine. These drugs increase heart rate, decrease appetite and create insomnia.

Other prescriptions that are commonly abused include benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Valium, Ativan and Librium. These are also very highly addictive drugs that are commonly prescribed with little regard to their potency and danger.

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