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Stopping drug tolerance: Family history of alcoholism and drug use

Normally the choices individuals make to use alcohol or drugs are often influenced by their surroundings, peer, family and the availability of the drug in question. The moment an individual begins using these substances whether they are illicit or not their risk of developing alcoholism and drug dependence is largely influenced by genetics. It is necessary to note that alcoholism and drug dependence are not moral issues and therefore they are not based on choices or lack of willpower. Plain and simple, doctor Dalal Akoury MD a veteran addiction expert and founder of AWAREmed health and wellness resource center say that some people’s bodies respond to the effects of alcohol and drugs differently. If you have a family history of alcoholism or addiction, you are four times more likely to develop a problem.

Therefore as young people, it is only necessary that you take measures to protect yourself and reduce the risk of alcohol and drug abuse. The following are some of the guidelines you may use:

Stopping drug tolerance
Be confidence to say No
Make connections with your parents or other adults
Enjoy life and do what you love but don’t add alcohol and drugs
Follow the family rules about alcohol and drugs
Get educated about alcohol and drugs
Be a role model and set a positive example
Plan Ahead
Speak out, speak up, take control and get help

Stopping drug tolerance: Make good friends and avoid negative pressures

Choose your friend very carefully avoiding those that are likely to be of bad influence like the company of smokers and alcohol abusers. It is said that birds of the same feathers flock together. Associate with people whom even if you were to mimic their behaviors there will be no harm or risk of being addicted to drugs.

Be confidence to Say No – don’t just do nothing because the majority is doing it. Chose only to do what is right regardless of what your friend may be encouraging you to do. Be principled and stand with your decision even if you are the only one. If someone is pressuring you to do something that’s not right for you, you have the right to say no, the right not to give a reason why, and the right to just walk away.

Make Connections With Your Parents or Other Adults – as you grow up, having people you can rely on, people you can talk to about life, life’s challenges and your decisions about alcohol and drugs is very important. The opportunity to benefit from someone else’s life experiences can help put things in perspective and can be invaluable.

Enjoy Life and Do What You Love but Don’t Add Alcohol and Drugs – Learn how to enjoy the satisfactions of life and the people in your life, without compromising on alcohol or drugs. Alcohol and drugs can damage who you are, limit your potential and complicate your life. Whenever you are bored get out and engage in an active in school and community activities such as music, sports, arts or a part-time job.

Finally, if you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or drugs, you can be of help to them by scheduling an appointment with doctor Akoury today for the commencement of your treatment now.