Social Effects of Addiction

May 30, 2014

Social Effects of Addiction-Drug Addiction

No matter where you are and what you do addiction is still a threat, alcohol is even worse

Many people are very much conversant with the physical and psychological effects of an addiction but with little or no knowledge of the social effects of addiction. To say the truth social effects in many ways can be more harmful than the other two common ones put together. We by now must appreciate that drug addiction does not just affect the addict and abusers of substances, it’s effects are way beyond the addicts and has a far reaching effect which encompasses all family members, friends, employers, healthcare professionals and society as a whole. If you are addicted for example to alcohol, nicotine, drugs or even caffeine then the effects of this can negatively impact upon the following social categories:

Marriage and Relationships
Home and family life
Education
Employment
Health and wellbeing
Personality
Financial issues
Law and order

To have a clear understanding of this listed categories let us take a moment and discuss each of them;

Social Effects of Addiction-Marriage and relationships

If you have a situation in which one half of a couple is an addict then this can cause untold hardship for the other half. The person who is addicted may have changed from a previously easy going personality to one who is prone to mood swings, violent outbursts, secrecy and other forms of extreme behavior.

This is difficult for their partner to deal with and is even worse if there are children involved. It is both distressing and confusing for children to see one parent (or even both parents) exhibit signs of their addiction.

The person who is suffering from an addiction may be in financial difficulties which the other person is unaware of. Combine this with their irrational behavior, paranoia and in several cases, criminal behavior and you have a recipe for marital breakdown. In many cases the addict resorts to violence in desperation for their next ‘fix’. If he/she is craving a drink, cigarette or a particular drug but is unable to satisfy that craving – either due to a lack of money or prevented from doing so by their partner then violence is often the result.

Social Effects of Addiction-Home and family

On the subject of home or family life, there is also the possibility that the rest of the family may feel embarrassed or ashamed at this behavior of their loved ones. They will be bothered by the reactions of the society and specifically what others might say or think about their situation. This creates uncertainty to the family causing them to be confused and unsure as to what to do for the best.

If you are suffering from an addiction you may not know when under the influence of the substance but for the short time you will be sober you will definitely find out that your family is very concerned about your condition and are willing to help you realize that you have a problem and are prepared to face up to it. This concern may seems to you as if your family has pushed you out but it could also be the case that they see this as a form of ‘tough love’ in which they are giving you time to reflect upon yourself and your addiction. This they are doing with the hope that you will seek treatment for your addiction. Of cause they will provide support and help as well but you need to take that first step which to acknowledge that you have a problem.

Social Effects of Addiction-Education

If a child or young person is suffering from an addiction then this will impact upon their academics, relationships with other children and their home life. One such effect of this is truanting from school. This can happen if the child is addicted or if they have a parent who is an addict and neglects to care for them.

It is hard for a child or young person to resist the temptation of alcohol, cigarettes or drugs. A desire to be part of the gang or to try ‘forbidden fruit’ as a means of growing up can very quickly lead to addiction. Addiction tends to occur much more quickly in a young person than in an adult. The problem is that they can be hooked from just the first time they try a substance.

Social Effects of Addiction-Employment

Employers are affected if any of their employees develops an addiction. The employee concerned may have changed from that well behaved and efficient worker to someone who is late and careless at work, has neglected their appearance and personal hygiene and is displaying erratic or unacceptable levels of behavior. They may have started to go absent for no good reason, not completed their duties or stolen from colleagues and/or the company.

This results in that employee losing their job which then impacts upon their home and family life. Loss of their job means a reduction in income – especially if he/she is the main breadwinner, and puts a strain on the relationship. It can then lead to marriage/relationship breakdown and/or divorce.

Social Effects of Addiction-Health and well-being

The body’s well-being is mandatory all the time and anything affecting it must be corrected instantly where possible. Addiction is one element with negative influence in the well-being of the body with the most obvious effect of drug addiction being that on the physical health. Nonetheless there are some substances such as alcohol or caffeine which may be fine on an occasional basis and in moderate amounts however when the consumption become a regular habit then they damage to your health.

For instance couple sticks of cigarettes in a day can also be harmful. You may argue that you are a very light smoker and that this won’t cause a problem but you must also know that nicotine is a powerful stimulant and damage starts early on. Remember that with cigarette smoking you don’t have to physically smoke whatever quantity for you to be affected because you can be affected as a third party smoker that is to say you stay close with smokers when they smoke and inhale the polluted air full of nicotine from the cigarette smoke.

Social Effects of Addiction-Personality

Addiction affects someone’s personality and behavior in a variety of ways although this very much depends upon the type of substance used and the amount; their psychological make-up before the addiction and physical health and their lifestyle.

Some substances have a greater effect than others upon mental health, for example, heroin is stronger than nicotine and will have a bigger impact upon the brain. Added to that is the fact that all of us are different in regard to our psychological make-up which means that at any given time will you find two people affected in the same way. So, one person may experience a greater level of ‘damage’ than another person using the same substance, mainly due to their brain chemistry. Bringing us to the question “what does an addiction do to someone’s mental health and behavior?”

Drug addicts will always demonstrate behavior which is completely out of character.
They may become secretive or deliberately offensive and harm themselves, lie, cheat or steal.
They may also place their addiction needs above the basic needs of their family and friends.

Social Effects of Addiction-Financial issues

The costs of an addiction not only affect the sufferer but can also encompass family, friends and society as a whole. There are the costs of policing, drug addiction help lines, support groups and rehab clinics. Indirectly there is lost revenue in the form of tax and national insurance contributions each time an addict loses their job or is unable to work. This means a drop in revenue for the Treasury and an increase in welfare benefits, e.g. unemployment benefit.

This may sound extreme but if you were to multiply all of this by the number of drug addicts in different countries, then it all adds up to a hefty drain on the country’s purse strings. However on a smaller scale there is the financial damage to family or friends as the addict will resort to theft or other criminal means in order to fund their habit.

Social Effects of Addiction-Law and order

It is an open truth that people who are addicted to drugs very often turn to crime as a means of paying for their addiction. This is very costly for the economy since it involves stealing or fraud to obtain the funds necessary to bankroll their addiction. The sad part of it is that it normally starts in small scale like stealing from one’s partner, family or friends and the in graduates to include the employer or several organizations and eventually into serious robbery with sophisticated weapons. At AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under Doctor Akoury’s care, we focus on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE, you will be safe with this team of experts and your life will never be the same again.

Social Effects of Addiction-Drug Addiction

Stress and Addiction, Addiction and Your Stress

May 29, 2014

Stress and addiction-Drug Addiction

Stress that leads to addiction can be very dangerous to human life.

We are surrounded with things and situations which in many ways cause is to be stressed and disturbed mentally. Too much money adds lots of responsibilities in management which can be very stressful and on the other hand too little or no money at all can also be stressful since this brings with it luck of basic commodities and services like food, clothing, accommodation and medication. Because of these life situations many of us may suffer from or will experience stress at some point in our lives. Stress appears to be a condition of modern life and even more so for those of us who are asset rich but time poor.

Stress and addiction-Too much stress can lead to addiction

The pace and different dynamics of life has speed up and resonated up over the past few decades or so and many at times we find ourselves continually trying to keep up! Juggling with the demands of work with family and friends can be difficult and the pressure emanating from this often leads to stress. But the problem with stress is that it affects people differently. What one person finds stressful another sees it as a challenge to deal with.

Stress and addiction-Causes of stress

To understand this well we will need to ask ourselves this common question “from where do we start?” and I say, we first identify some of the common and potential stressors in individuals life, they include employment, family, money worries, moving house, bereavement, divorce etc. In fact the list is endless however there is a list of the most stressful life events in life which include the following:

Moving house
Financial difficulty/bankruptcy
Redundancy
Death of spouse/partner

These listed above are just but some of the most likely causes of stress and addiction. We know that a small amount of stress or to be more accurate we can use the adjective “pressure” can be good for us. Reasonable amount of can be a motivating factor to us, through this it may improves performance and drives us to succeed to our desired objectives even if it may appear un uphill task. None the less unrelenting or chronic pressure has the opposite effect. It’s that point where we feel as if we can no longer cope with pressure and at this point it becomes stress and addiction can happen. There are many people who are more resistant to stress than others. Stress is a powerful ingredient which can cause physical, psychological and emotional problems, stress and addiction usually go hand in hand.

Stress and addiction-Coping with stress

While appreciating the significant effects of stress, it is important to note that people will react and deal differently with stress. Some people will use physical activities like exercise or sport as a means of working off their stress whereas others may prefer something more relaxing, entertaining and comforting or pleasant to hear. Nevertheless there is yet another group of people who will turn into less beneficial forms of relaxation. For instance alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine and drugs are some of the stress relief forms used by many drug addicts this however only compounds the problem. The effects of stress combined with that of substance abuse can easily spiral out of control, This is why stress and addiction are so linked.

Cigarettes and alcohol are the most accessible forms of ‘drugs’ and usually the most affordable to many in the society. Alcohol is also a socially acceptable drug and due to this it’s use is not considered to be a problem by law even though those in authority licensing its consumption are well aware of the dangers involved. So going for a few drinks after work with your colleagues is considered to be a normal part of life in any working day.

Smoking is still seen as a way of relaxing despite it being banished out of the workplace and other social places. However, we still see small groups of people huddled outside their office having a cigarette. There are people who still continue to smoke in spite of this restriction and/or the dangers to their health.

Drugs such as cocaine or amphetamines are often used as a quick way of releasing stress and tension which has built up during the working week. A popular way of using these is at parties or socializing at the weekend and some people view these as an integral part of their social lives. We can see how stress and addiction relates?

These type of people may be ambitious high-achievers who often live for the moment and tend to view their drug use as a part of their ‘scene’. They may act quite casually about it and consider it to be a normal part of their fast-paced lives. For them it is about risk-taking and living life on the edge and drug use is just one form of this.

Stress and addiction-Work related stress

It can be the case that someone works in a highly stressful environment in which employees use alcohol or drugs as a way of winding down at the end of the day. This may start off on an occasional basis but as their tolerance to that substance grows then so does their addiction.

If you work in a highly competitive, target-driven environment then you will probably be running on adrenaline most of the time. This may help when it comes to making important decisions or reaching a deadline but a constant state of hyperactivity will be harmful in the long term.

There is also the fact that some jobs have a culture in which drinking is part of that culture. If your job requires you to entertain clients or join in on ‘bonding session’, which involves alcohol, then it is hard to refuse. In many cases a refusal to do so can be seen as not being a team player and may affect your chances of promotion or even your future with that company.

There is also the issue of money: if your job is well remunerated then this will enable you to spend money on these substances as and when you like. What happens then is that you spend more and more money in order to fuel your addiction which leads to serious financial problems, which then causes more stress, which results in an increase in your addiction and so on, this then reaches at a point at which your addiction is out of your control and affects not only you but others around you.

Finally the effects of a stressful job combined with the effects of an addictive substance add up to what can be a lethal combination. To solve this you may want to visit AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under Doctor Akoury’s care, at this facility we focus on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE. So If stress is a problem for you then talk to doctor Dalal Akoury.

Stress and addiction-Drug Addiction

Healing the Addicted Brain with Amino Acids

May 26, 2014

Healing the Addicted Brain with Amino Acids-It is very possible

You can free yourself from addiction by good nutrition. Your brain needs amino acids to function normally.

Addiction is a condition which is real and within us. We are either affected directly or indirectly. Despite its grave effects to humanity we have yet to appreciate that addiction is a physical disorder originating in the brain. Addiction has painful symptoms which occur during abstinence that interferes with the ability to stay sober. Some of these symptoms include; craving, obsession, compulsion, stress sensitivity, anxiety, depression, mental confusion, and hypersensitivity to the environment. It is also important to note that the pain of staying sober can be so severe that it may interfere with the ability to function normally even when the desire for and commitment is strong.

Healing the Addicted Brain with Amino Acids-Neurotransmitters and Addiction

Everyone need comfort both physical and emotional, for this to effectively take place, neurotransmitters will play a very significant role in feelings of pleasure and well-being. The brain will in the event of deficiency or excess of the neurotransmitters will give rise to uncomfortable feelings. Many at times the decisions and actions we take are chosen to produce good feeling or relieve bad feelings. For example:

We eat because it produces a reward of good feelings.
We eat certain foods because they produce a better reward than others (chocolate produces more reward for most people than parsley).
We have sex because it produces a powerful release of pleasurable chemicals.
We work because the work itself is rewarding for us or because the end result produces a reward.
We refrain from certain actions because they do not produce the feeling of reward we are seeking.
We all differ in what gives us satisfaction and in the depth of satisfaction we experience, but we are all motivated by chemical actions in the brain that nature uses to keep us alive, motivated, functioning, and reproducing.

An imbalance in the interaction of neurotransmitters can result in a reward deficiency3 that can manifest as restlessness, anxiety, emptiness, lack of satisfaction, and vague or specific cravings. When this takes place the brain is simply communicating to us to take action to make right the imbalance. There are substances and activities that change our biochemistry so much that we want to do them over and over. And if the person has a reward deficit that predisposes to addiction, the activity that works will be repeated as often as necessary to get the desired reward. For the person predisposed to addiction, the chosen activity will rapidly go from self-medication to addiction.

But because a substance does not lead to out-of-control behavior does not mean that it is not dangerous. Many socially acceptable addictions can lead to serious health problems and even death. Nicotine usually does not lead to intoxication but does lead to serious health problems. It is far more addicting than alcohol or illegal drugs and is usually accompanied by severe withdrawal symptoms when smoking ceases and can be as painful as withdrawing from alcohol or cocaine. Prescription painkillers and antidepressants can be highly addictive. Withdrawal, especially from benzodiazepines, can be very serious and can even lead to death. For some people, food is the most powerful mood-altering substance available. Most people believe that overeating is a lack of willpower or self-discipline. But the people most susceptible to it often have a physical condition that keeps them from feeling satisfied from normal eating. Some addictions are not to substances but to behaviors such gambling, compulsive working, or excessive spending. The problem does not lie in the behavior itself, but in how it is done. If any behavior is accompanied by compulsion, obsession, and negative consequences, it is a problem and requires some action to learn to manage the behavior in a healthy way.

Healing the Addicted Brain with Amino Acids-Treatment for the Addicted Brain

While research has opened doors to new understandings of the nature of addiction and its effect on the brain, little of this information has been applied to actually helping people get well from this devastating disease. There are scientifically based strategies that change the brain chemistry of the addicted person, removing the discomfort of withdrawal, eliminating cravings, and relieving the abstinence-based symptoms of addiction. These include nutritional therapy, acupuncture, auricular-therapy, and brain wave biofeedback. The most important is the nutritional approach, especially with the use of amino acids, which is the focus of this discussion.

Healing the Addicted Brain with Amino Acids-Amino Acid Therapy

Neurotransmitters are made from amino acids, the building blocks of protein. The nervous system is regulated almost entirely by amino acids and their biochemical companions, vitamins and minerals. There are key neurotransmitters that are affected by addiction and need to be restored to their normal state for the recovering person to be free of cravings and anxiety. The amino acids, precursors to neurotransmitters, can be taken separately, as a formulated compound, or intravenously. Intravenous delivery has the advantage of bypassing the digestive system. This offers hope for the thousands of people whose digestive systems have been damaged by addiction to alcohol or drugs, caffeine, or junk food. Certain vitamins—especially B vitamins—activate and potentiate the effects of amino acids.

Healing the Addicted Brain with Amino Acids-Nutrition

For the brain to recover from addiction effectively the addicted person’s brain will need good food nutrients. For example amino acids and vitamins are essential for nourishing the brain. The good food nutrients and adequate supply of amino acids is not just until you are feeling better, and not just until the initial withdrawal and craving are gone. No one seeking freedom from the discomfort of addiction must make the same kind of commitment to healthy feeding habits all the time.

Depending on what amino acids they contain, some foods increase mental alertness, concentration, and energy, while others are natural tranquilizers that calm feelings of anxiety and stress. The neurotransmitter tyrosine synthesizes to dopamine and norepinephrine, increasing energy and alertness. Foods highest in tyrosine are foods derived from animal protein: chicken, turkey, pork, beef, dairy, and eggs. Moderate amounts of tyrosine are found in plant foods such as beans, corn, spinach, oatmeal, nuts, and seeds.

A very important thing to know about a diet for recovery is that protein contains all the essential amino acids. Therefore a high-protein diet will give your brain more of what it needs. Complete protein foods include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products. The body stores very little protein, so you should eat it at least three times a day. And for the sake of both energy and your brain, we recommend three meals and three snacks daily.

Healing the Addicted Brain with Amino Acids-Supporting Recovery

To support healing of the brain, other healthy lifestyle choices are important. A regular exercise, yoga, rest, relaxation, fun, and creative living are important to reduce stress and increase a sense of serenity and well-being. However healthy living with good nutrition is the key to recovery from addiction. Nevertheless people who are struggling with addiction and are wondering if ever they will ever overcome the compulsion and obsession related to an addictive substance or the agony of abstinence your help is on the way at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under Doctor Akoury’s care. This is the place to be and you will meet a team of experts who will help you get well while focusing on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE.

Healing the Addicted Brain with Amino Acids-It is very possible

Nicotine Addiction and Smokeless Tobacco

May 20, 2014

Nicotine Addiction and Smokeless Tobacco-Negative effects discussed

Tobacco smoking is rich in nicotine a substance which is addictive. Drug addiction is harmful to your health stop using drugs

The wise said “where there is smoke there is fire” this is a common phrase in our society today and will remain so in the decades to come. For sure even when you take the face meaning of the phrase it is true that we may not see smoke if fire is not present. Nevertheless in relation to this topic we will explore not just on the smoke and fire as it is commonly known but we will take our smoke to mean the drugs and fire to be the nicotine. People who smoke do so for their own convenience even though they are much aware of the negative effects associated with smoking. This consistent smoking despite knowledge of the harmful and dangers involve is what makes them to be addicted to the drug they smoke therefore drug addiction is often referred to as dependency often leads to tolerance the addicted person needs larger and more regular amounts of whatever they are addicted to in order to receive the same effect. Often, the initial reward is no longer felt, and the addiction continues because withdrawal is so unpleasant.

Nicotine Addiction and Smokeless Tobacco-What causes nicotine addiction?

Nicotine is an addictive drug. This means that the use of nicotine causes changes in the brain that make people want to use more and more of the drug. In addition, addictive drugs cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. The combination of good feelings caused by the presence of an addictive drug and the bad feelings when the drug is not present make breaking any addiction very difficult. The addiction to nicotine has historically been one of the most difficult to break. The 1988 Surgeon General’s Report, “Nicotine Addiction,” concluded that:

Cigarettes and other forms of tobacco are addicting.
Nicotine is the drug that causes addiction.
Pharmacological and behavioral characteristics that determine tobacco addiction are similar to those that determine addiction to drugs such as heroin and cocaine.

Nicotine Addiction and Smokeless Tobacco-What else does nicotine do to the body?

When a person smokes a cigarette, the body responds immediately to the chemical nicotine in the smoke. Nicotine causes a short-term increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and the flow of blood from the heart. It also causes the arteries to narrow. Carbon monoxide reduces the amount of oxygen the blood can carry. This, combined with the effects produced by nicotine, creates an imbalance in the demand for oxygen by the cells and the amount of oxygen the blood is able to supply. Smoking further increases the amount of fatty acids, glucose, and various hormones in the blood.

Nicotine Addiction and Smokeless Tobacco-Nicotine in cigarettes increase the risk of heart attack

There are several ways that cigarette smoking may increase the risk of developing hardening of the arteries and heart attacks. First, carbon monoxide may damage the inner walls of the arteries that encourage the buildup of fat on these walls. Over time, this causes the vessels to narrow and harden. Nicotine may also contribute to this process. Smoking also causes several changes in the blood which include:

Increased adhesiveness and clustering of platelets in the blood
Shortened platelet survival
Faster clotting time
Increased thickness of the blood

All these effects can lead to a heart attack to persons using such drugs and if not attended to quickly may lead to lose of life.

Nicotine Addiction and Smokeless Tobacco-Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal

It is important that people are informed of the symptoms of nicotine so that measures are taken in good time to administer treatment for the affected patients to a void in the dangers of cardiac arrest and other related illness. Some of the symptoms include:

Irritability
Impatience
Hostility
Anxiety
Depressed mood
Difficulty concentrating
Restlessness
Decreased heart rate
Increased appetite or weight gain

Many people wonder how long nicotine can take in the body from the time it enters the body. Since entry nicotine does not take long in the body it is rapidly eliminated by the kidney and normally only remains in the body for a period of about two hours.

Nicotine Addiction and Smokeless Tobacco-Smokeless Tobacco

Current law requires smokeless tobacco to carry warning labels and bans all smokeless tobacco advertising on radio and television. The new warning labels, to be rotated quarterly, are required for packages and advertisements. The labels read:

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE MOUTH CANCER
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE GUM DISEASE AND TOOTH LOSS
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO CIGARETTES

Smokeless tobacco has been directly linked to oral, pharyngeal and laryngeal cancer as well as cancer of the esophagus, gum disease and tooth loss. The use of smokeless tobacco has been increasing, especially among America’s youth. Nicotine addiction is achieved by the use of smokeless tobacco and can lead to serious health consequences. Nicotine Cessation programs can assist individuals in stopping the use of nicotine based products.

I am very disturbed by our governments the world over especially on certain known life threatening drugs. It is naked truth that many drugs like tobacco and alcohol have seriously effects on peoples life and all the authorities are going is just frustrating their advertisements by indicating warnings like the ones discussed above and sometimes levy high taxes on such drugs all in an attempt to make them out of rich to their consumers. Is this the right thing to do? By making the drugs expensive for many are our governments authenticating that it is okay for the rich who can afford the raised cost to dye from the effects of these drugs? Or are they saying that health of the poor people are more important than that of the rich, like I said before I am wondering.

These drugs are addictive and addiction is a serious threat to humanity that various authorities should and must take close to their hearts. Because of the legality of these drugs e.g. tobacco, alcohol addiction has become the order of the day creating a serious need to have professionals to handle the problem if not a crisis which is why at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under Doctor Akoury’s care we focus on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE. At this facility we work with a team of experts to not only administer addiction treatment but we are also offering exclusive NER Recovery Treatment to other physicians and health care professionals through training, clinical apprenticeships, webinars and seminars make us the most resourceful institution to satisfactorily meat your addiction recovery needs.

Nicotine Addiction and Smokeless Tobacco-Negative effects discussed

Addiction treatment through Psychotherapy

May 12, 2014

Addiction treatment through Psychotherapy-How it works

Addiction treatment can be done in many ways, psychotherapy is one of them where an expert takes the addicts through healing process by talking to them

Can you imagine life without people to talk to in times of joy and sadness? It is for sure unimaginable because human beings are social beings who will always want to be associated with someone by way of speech or otherwise. Many times we are faced with situations which we are not so sure of but all the same we are deeply into those situations. I am talking about drug use and being addicted to drugs. People with this kind of problem are very much reserved and would always want to distance themselves from the people who have been very close to them for different kinds of reasons. When addiction knocks your door there are several methods of treatments being administered and for the purpose of this article we are going to discuss the use of psychotherapy as a way of treating addiction.

Before we move on it is important that we explore the definition of psychotherapy.
It consists of a series of techniques for treating mental health, emotional and some psychiatric disorders.
Psychotherapy helps the patient understand what helps them feel positive or anxious, as well as accepting their strong and weak points.

If we can identify our feelings and ways of thinking we become better at coping with difficult situations. When we think of alcoholism and drug addiction most of us will straight away associate it with the life in the street I mean street families carrying their dirty loads and causing bodily and emotion harm to the delicate fabric of the society. Really do we think of white and blue class position holders who have great achievement in education, financial stability, or raised a family as someone who might be susceptible to addiction, this is a problem which knows no boundary and does not have any respect to any social class you may belong in. In other words addiction does not care if you are a doctor, professor, or successful business person and by the way your intellectual and fame in many instances can be a hindrance along the pathway to recovery. It is important to note that addiction to any substance, person, or anything is primarily concerned with easing and relieving suffering from emotional trauma, and this can happen to anyone regardless of your intellect.

Many at times we are wondering whether this problem of addiction is a genetic disease or it is something that we develop through our interactions with our environment. Probably you are enclosed in this bracket of wonder, my feeling is that a person with certain genetic make-up may be predisposed to the disease of addiction and is therefore more likely to develop dependency. However we all agree that humanity is in the wagon of dynamic interactions and relationship with the environment immediately one in born to breathing your last breathe on earth. We can therefore make an informed conclusion that both the genetic and the environment and the people we interact with have an important influence on our perception and experience of the world.

Addiction treatment through Psychotherapy-How do we treat addiction?
The common denominator why people become addicted to anything is emotions. The desire to manage our emotions is therefore the root cause of addiction. If this is the case then it would mean that when treating addiction then we should put emphasis in creating emotional awareness and the role it plays in how we cope with life’s stressors, as well as the development of new coping strategies. However this cannot be done alone and quite often the 12 step recovery groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Sex Addicts Anonymous and many more will play a very vital role in the process of recovery. But this social support alone may not be enough to remove an addiction-forming orientation to life’s emotional stresses, even if the original addiction is in abeyance. The process of developing emotional awareness and intelligence primarily occurs in the right hemispheres of our brains, and it is dependent upon our relationships with others. Until these issues are dealt with, the individual may continue to feel emotional discomfort, even though their original addiction is gone. By working with a therapist the individual may seek to rewire neural pathways of their brain which once led to the repetition of addictive behaviors and to replace them with the ability to seek out appropriate emotional support through healthy relationships and activities. You may want to consider visiting AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under Doctor Akoury’s care where focus is on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE.

Addiction treatment through Psychotherapy-How does psychotherapy work?
I will illustrate this using the family set up where the mother bears the burden of rearing the baby while still in the womb and even after birth, and so during infancy the bay is dependent to the mother for all its supplies. The mother will supply all that the baby needs for sustainability. She will also supply other necessities like emotional support and the way in which this information is acquired is through right-brain communication. This is the dominant characteristic of the developmental process of all human beings for the first two years of life. Looking at this we can learn to be humans from those that are around us. This is why the role of psychotherapy is so important. It is through right-brain communication between the therapist and patient that the individual is able to achieve the necessary growth to make up for deficits in the brains chemistry. This can lead to permanent changes in the way in which the brain processes information, and ultimately the way in which a person views the world. This is why it is important to seek out the help of a trained professional e.g. doctor Dalal Akoury who understands the mechanisms of the addicted mind, and who can provide the essential experiences needed within a relationship in order to heal emotional trauma.

Addiction treatment through Psychotherapy-How does trauma affect the brain?
If an individual grows up in an oppressive environment in which they are constantly being put down or abused by others, then it is highly probable that this individual will grow up with a large deficit in his/her perception of self-worth. The brain’s developmental process on a neuropsychological level is to develop adaptive pathways, structures and associations in response to the traumatic experience. In essence, they are developed as a survival mechanism. These pathways are designed to lessen the impact of the damage that the trauma wreaks on the individual. It is equally true that someone who might have been raised in a nurturing and healthy environment may go on to develop an addiction later on in life. Although the latter example is typically not the average, it is provided simply to demonstrate that the common denominator in the development of an addiction is the individual’s desire to manage their intolerable emotions, and this can take place at any point in our lives.

Addiction treatment through Psychotherapy-How it works

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