Addiction and Substance Abuse
Written by: Yashika Birla
Edited By :Ritika Rana
There's a popular saying "Intoxication
takes you to hell disguised as heaven". Substance abuse is
detrimental to the brain and poses grave health implications for our body. It
reduces brain development by interfering with neurotransmitters and damaging
connections within the brain, ingraining expectations of unhealthy habits into
brain circuitry and inhibiting the development of perceptual abilities.
According to "World Drug Report"
published by The United Nations Office On Drugs and Crime, 35 million people
worldwide suffer from drugs use disorders while only 1 in 7 people receive
treatment. This abuse is dangerous for our lives beyond our imagination as it
poisons us slowly and eventually takes up our life. Refusing such substances is
always a better choice, it's better to kick it before it kicks you. There are
plenty of reasons why some people use drugs. Most common of which is that
everybody else is doing it, and to fit in these people start trying it and
letter become addicts and others take it for recreational purposes, to cope up
with stress. But the reality is instead of helping you fit in, drugs would
actually destroy you and If you already have a mental health issue, drugs can
worsen your condition.
Sometimes, one thinks that they'll try it for
the sake of trying and leave it like it's nothing. But that’s a bit tough task
pertaining to its addictive nature. Even the people who are now addicted to
drugs once believed they could stop using it any time.
People become addicted slowly over time. Once
addicted, it can be very difficult to stop. Stopping can trigger withdrawal symptoms,
which are arduous, unpleasant and sometimes can lead to a serious medical
condition.
But my dear friend, don’t lose hope even if you
are addicted to the same, your life hasn't ended yet, there's still a way to
come out of it. You can seek professional help and enrol yourself in
Rehabilitation Centres. Keep track of your substance abuse, and try to break
your neurotic patterns. Engaging oneself in physical activities such as yoga,
games and dance also proves to be beneficial. Meditation also clears the mind
and give hope towards life. This will give you better-thinking capacity and
help you in healing soon.
List the pros and cons of quitting, as well as
the costs and benefits of continuing your drug use.Remind yourself of the
reasons why you want to change.
Think about your past attempts at recovery, if
any. What worked? What didn’t? Set specific, measurable goals, such as a start
date or limits on your drug use. There's one only life. Say no to drugs and yes
to pleasant life.
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