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Good nutrition and diet for a recovering person

November 23, 2015

Good nutrition and diet for a recovering person: Post-acute withdrawal symptoms

Good nutrition and diet for a recovering person

Good nutrition and diet for a recovering person is very essential in the ultimate success of addiction treatment process

When it comes to proper management of alcohol and drug addiction, nutrition will always play a very significant role in the whole process. If you have been with us for a while now you must have read our postings concerning the post-acute withdrawal symptoms and how well they can be managed as a means of keeping the scourge of addiction to manageable levels. This is what we want to progress on while concentrating on the good nutrition and diet for a recovering person (addict). When considering nutrition, three things come to mind almost immediately and that is to say that there must be three well-balanced meals daily, at least three nutritious snacks daily and of course ensuring that there is no sugar and caffeine in our menu. Doctor Dalal Akoury a veteran addiction expert is very much concerned with what is going round in our societies today. She says that we are living in a very stressful society where everybody is running up and down because of the magnitude of stressful lives that they live. Because of this, this topic has become very necessary and doctor Akoury is not missing her words, she says that hunger produces stress.

I hope we are in agreement with you on that and so we must collectively and individually to seek for solutions to contain hunger and bring stress to manageable. From her many years of experience, doctor Akoury is advising that in order to live a healthy life based on good nutrition, the following will be very necessary:

  • Try to plan your eating schedule so that you do not skip meals and so that you can have periodic nutritious snacks
  • Do not eat candy, donuts, soft drinks, potato chips, or other high calorie, low nutrient foods
  • You should specifically avoid foods that produce stress such as concentrated sweets and caffeine. Both of these produce the same kind of chemical reaction in your body as being frightened or overly excited.
  • Concentrated sweets such as candy, jelly, syrup, and sugar-sweetened soft drinks will give you a quick “pick-up,” but you will experience a let-down about an hour later accompanied by nervousness and irritability.

With the application of these tips you are certainly going to see a big difference however, remember that your reason for eating a snack should be to combat fatigue and nervousness and having a nutritious snack before you feel hungry to prevent a craving for sweets will be very ideal say doctor Dalal Akoury. Just to further make emphasis on that let me share with you briefly what good nutrition can do and has done to other people. According to one of my patient who is a recovering alcoholic, she was in the habit of eating a large quantity of ice cream every night. She often talked about the craving for it she felt, and believed that by eating it she was reducing a craving for alcohol. The next morning she always felt sluggish and irritable. Throughout the day her stress increased until it was relieved by the ice cream. When one day out team of professional counselors suggested for her that she needs to remove the ice cream from her diet she felt she could not get along without it. When our counselors examined her diet it was evident that she consistently skipped breakfast and was not getting adequate nutrition throughout the day. She later agreed to try eating a balanced diet and to eliminate the ice cream on a trial basis. By and by she discovered that when she ate a balanced diet and ate regular meals and several nutritious snacks throughout the day her craving for ice cream disappeared and she could easily eliminate it from her life. What does communicate for you? Good nutrition and diet for a recovering person works and your situation is no different.

As you consider that it is also important to note that caffeine also causes nervousness and restlessness. It may also interfere with concentration and your ability to sleep. Loss of sleep or irregular sleep causes irritability, depression, and anxiety. These can be corrected in various ways including: Exercise, Relaxation, Spirituality and Balanced living. For the purpose of this article, we are going to make emphasis on the benefits of exercise and progress with the next three in our next article. This is going to be a continuation of this and so you don’t want to miss it. Therefore keep on the link and let us learn objectively together.

Good nutrition and Diet for a recovering person: Exercise

Even though many people don’t embrace exercise, physical activities are very essential in rebuilding the body and keeps it functioning properly while at the same time reducing stress. One of the goodness of exercise among other things is that it produces chemicals in an individuals’ brain that make them feeling pleasantly good. These chemicals are nature’s own tranquilizers to relieve pain, anxiety and tension. It is however important to note that different types of exercise are helpful for different reasons, like for instance stretching and aerobic exercise will probably be most helpful for your recovery.

  • Stretching exercises help to keep your body limber and to relieve muscle tension.
  • Aerobics are rhythmical and vigorous exercises for the large muscles. They are intended to raise your heart rate to 75% of its maximum rate and maintain that rate for at least 20-30 minutes.

Professionally we recommend regular use of aerobic exercise e.g. jogging, swimming, jumping rope, and cycling are common aerobic exercises, or you might want to join an aerobics class. Dancing can also be aerobic, but remember that it must be done vigorously. Many recovering people coming out from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center will testify to the value of exercise in reducing the intensity of PAW symptoms. After they exercise they feel much better, find it easier to concentrate and remember, and are able to be more productive. Doctor Akoury therefore advices that for you to succeed in the journey of addiction recovery, it is important that you choose a form of exercise that is fun for you so that you will stick with it. Most doctors and health books will tell you to exercise three or four times a week which is fine, nonetheless we want to add and recommend that recovering people should actually make time exercise at least daily owing to its value in reducing stress. Any day that you do not exercise is a day that you are cheating yourself of a way to feel more relaxed, be more productive, and have more energy. Whatever exercise you choose, remember not to over-do it! And if it hurts stop doing it and seek guidance from the experts on a possible replacement. Take note that the theory that in the old adage “no pain, no gain” is not true for recovering people. Under this consistency and regularity are the key words for the recovering person.

Good nutrition and diet for a recovering person: Post-acute withdrawal symptoms

 

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Breaking addiction bars

Applying hypnosis in fighting alcohol and drug addiction

November 23, 2015

Applying hypnosis in fighting alcohol and drug addiction: The harmless treatment method

Applying hypnosis

Exploring use of hypnosis to fight drug addiction can be effective if done professionally. Actually many experts are applying hypnosis as a remedy to this problem

Today in the global world is well established that addiction is a powerfully all-consuming disease that affects essentially every aspect of health and well-being. The diversifications and effects of this pandemic ranging from deteriorating physical health to legal and financial troubles the complications associated with addiction to drugs or alcohol misuse are serious, extensive and in some cases life-threatening. What’s more devastating is that along with its diverse effects, this condition (addiction) is often as a result of numerous causes most of which are deeply-rooted in the individuals’ addict’s consciousness. It is because of this background that we want to focus our discussion on how applying hypnosis in fighting alcohol and drug addiction from our communities can be very effective in kicking out addiction from our lives. And to give this discussion a more professional approach, we spoke with the experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury MD and President of the facility to give us more insight about the use of hypnosis in fighting drug addiction. In view of that doctor Akoury is registering that due to the many causes of addiction, it is important to appreciate that for any effective treatment to be realized, it must in co-operate among other techniques comprehensive psychological therapies specifically premeditated to fully refurbish the addict’s thought and behavioral processes. One such method of addressing the causes and effects of addiction is through the application of hypnosis, or hypnotherapy. Therefore doctor Akoury is going to take us through following in details to look at the use of hypnotherapy in the treatment of addiction which by the way includes information on methods, effectiveness and many more. And now to kick off the discussion, let us first understand what really hypnosis is?

Applying hypnosis in fighting alcohol and drug addiction: What is Hypnosis?

Professionally hypnosis is a trance-like state of heightened concentration and focus. Typically achieved with the help of a hypnotherapist, who may use mental images and verbal repetition, the state of hypnosis leaves the patient calm and relaxed. Contrary to popular belief or do I call it a myth, hypnosis does not lead to a complete loss of control over one’s actions and behaviors but rather, it simply promotes focus and relaxation, leaving the individual more open to the power of suggestion. Along with several other diseases, hypnosis has proven to be effective for: drug addiction, prescription drug addiction and alcoholism.

Exploring use of hypnosis to fight drug addiction: Drug Addiction and Hypnotism

Doctor Akoury is saying that it is important that we understand certain point about hypnosis from the very beginning. One fundamental fact is that hypnosis is often used to help individuals gain control over unhealthy thoughts and behaviors. Like for example, it may be used in approaching and overcoming the symptoms of depression, anxiety and other disorders which are potentially triggers of addiction. Therefore when it comes to addiction, hypnosis can be a valuable tool in helping direct addicts to address the underlying causes of the disease as well as achieve and maintain sobriety and thereby improving their overall health and enhances their quality of life.

When opting for the application of hypnosis it is important to note that the methods of application may vary, but under normal circumstances the sessions will usually begin with a full assessment of the client’s addiction history, physical and psychological health, recovery goals and other important factors put together. The next step would be the hypnotherapist may guide you the client into a state of hypnosis using a calming, gentle and soothing tone. Once the hypnotherapist has succeeded in putting the patient under hypnosis, the client is in a relaxed, approachable state, open to the therapist’s guidance and suggestions. At this point the therapist will then suggest methods of setting and achieving goals regarding addiction recovery, enhanced health and heightened well-being. Besides that it is now becoming common with many therapist particularly hypnotherapist to find it beneficial to promote the conception of meaningful, brilliant mental pictures of the client with an aim of achieving certain objectives. Like for instance, a therapist may ask the client to picture himself or herself in the future as a sober and healthy person, the purpose of doing this is to keep the patient on the positive atmosphere where they are able to start visualizing and experiencing all the rewards that will accompany addiction recovery and the comfort that will be achieved when the whole problem is eliminated. It is one of the powerful tools used to remedy the situation even much faster than one would have thought. The next concern we need to address is that are there any risk that are associated with hypnotherapy?

Applying hypnosis in fighting alcohol and drug addiction: Are there risks associated with hypnotherapy?

The most important thing with hypnosis is professionalism. That is to say when considering this option, the expert performing it must be highly qualified to undertake the task. In other words he or she must be a well-trained therapist, hypnotherapy is considered a safe form of alternative medicine treatment. Remember that under normal circumstances, the adverse reactions to hypnotherapy are often extremely rare; but like with all treatment, some clients may experience certain mild effects like:

  • Headache.
  • Dizziness or drowsiness.
  • Heightened anxiety.
  • Psychological or emotional distress, which may occur in individuals suffering from severe mental illness.
  • False memory syndrome.
Applying hypnosis in fighting alcohol and drug addiction: Effectiveness

Finally before opting for hypnosis, it is important that you find out its effectiveness on your health. Doctor Akoury is registering that hypnotherapy can be an extremely effective tool in the treatment of addiction. It’s therefore very important to note, that it is best used as a complimentary therapy, accompanying traditional methods of addiction recovery. What that communicates is that hypnosis should be used alongside other forms of addiction treatment like for example, when used in combination with cognitive and behavioral therapies, group counseling and other strategies, hypnosis can enhance the odds of rehabilitation, prevent relapse with addictive substances and promote better quality of life. This is all we are advocating for and therefore if you are struggling with any kind of addiction and you need someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to call and schedule for an appointment with the home of addiction experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center and doctor Dalal Akoury and her team of able experts will professionally address all your concerns in confidence.

Applying hypnosis in fighting alcohol and drug addiction: The harmless treatment method

 

 

 

 

 

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The pain of addiction

Keeping hopes alive during rehabilitation

October 16, 2015

Keeping hopes alive during rehabilitation: Do not give up help is on the way

Keeping hopes alive during rehabilitation

Addiction to drugs is not the end of life keeping hopes alive during rehabilitation will help you regain your life back.

The encouragement I want to pass to all people who may be going through hardship due to alcohol or drug addiction, whether directly or indirectly is that there is hope for everyone and there is help with the right experts like professionals from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center and finally there is healing for those who seek for help by calling doctor Dalal Akoury MD. Doctor Akoury is a veteran addiction expert and has been of great help to very many people across the globe for well over two decades now. She founded this health facility (AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center) with a sole aim of making a positive impact on the lives of people who are losing hope of ever recovering from their addiction to various substances. Keeping hopes alive during rehabilitation and even before you are enrolled into a rehabilitation program is very helpful as it gives you the will to push on no matter the ups and downs along the way. Therefore as we progress into this discussion, if you are struggling with any kind of addiction in your life, or if you know of a friend, relative, colleague whether at workplace, in schools, collages of higher learning or in your place of worship, you can be the bridge through which they will get their addiction solutions by calling doctor Dalal Akoury on telephone number 843 213 1480 to schedule for an appointment either for yourself or on behalf of your friend. Up on doing that doctor Akoury will gladly attend to you professionally and evaluate your individual conditions before putting you on the right recovery program and by the end of it you will have your life back and enjoy it to the fullest.

The consequences of using alcohol or other illicit drugs by a friend or family member and other people who are close to us can actually leave us with many unanswered questions. Because of these pending concerns like for instance being unable to understand what is happening and developing the feeling like you are being pushed beyond the limit and that you are living on an emotional rollercoaster can actually give you the incentive of losing hope and even giving up the fight all together. In fact as this habit continues from one lever to another, you are likely to find yourself struggling with a number of painful and conflicting emotions, including guilt, shame, fear and self-blame. Looking at a loved one get lost into drugs can be very painful, take for instance this victim was the bread winner with several dependents her or she was taking care of, if he or she is sinking in the pit of addiction his dependents and people around him or her can and will definitely become frightened, frustrated, scared and angry. While I am agreeing with you that the frustration can be overwhelming at times, keeping hopes alive during rehabilitation is very healthy as this will give both the victim and the caregiver the will power to keep moving even when the victim relapses several times along the way.

Keeping hopes alive during rehabilitation: Do not give up there is help

We are not going to get tired by repeating the fact of keeping hopes alive during rehabilitation because we understand the significance of doing so and not doing so. Alcohol and substance abuse is no respecter of persons. Doctor Dalal Akoury is making emphasis that just like any other chronic disease, addiction to alcohol and other substances affects people of all ages regardless of their social status in the society, the strength of their income, educational background, country of origin, ethnicity, sexuality, and or community where they live. Anyone can become addicted to alcohol and drugs and anyone can be affected by another person’s addiction especially friends and family members. As a matter of fact, experts have estimated that more than 23 million people over the age of 12 in America alone are addicted to alcohol or drugs. As a friend or family member this may sound very scary but be rest assured that we are not passing this information to scare you in anyway. Ours is to reassure you that irrespective of what is happening around you and your family, you are not alone. Doctor Dalal Akoury and her team of experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center will not hesitate to come to your aid if only you can schedule for an appointment with the home of addiction solutions through doctor Akoury today.

At this facility (AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center) we professionally offer a range of services including helping individuals and family members to regain their potential in the society by putting them into recovery programs that are tailored for their specific needs. Therefore if you are concerned about your own alcohol or other drug use or that of someone you care about a child or other relative, a friend or co-worker, with great humility I want to beseech you to make the bold step of contacting the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center. You will be able to speak to someone who will listen, assess your needs and provide you with all the relevant information about available services, costs and how to deal with another person’s alcohol and or drug use.

Keeping hopes alive during rehabilitation: The damages of alcohol and substance abuse

For family and friends you have seen and felt the negative effects and damage done by alcohol and drugs. In some ways, your awareness and understanding of the damage being done is far greater than the person who is actively drinking or using. By virtue of your relationship, you can see the changes and consequences as they are taking place physically, emotionally, socially, financially and legally. Addiction, without treatment and recovery, can and will literally tear families apart and destroy strongly bonded friendships. But, you can be part of the solution. Doctor Akoury will help you in all the way to make a difference but remember that even though you need to get the knowledge adequately about alcohol and drugs, but this knowledge may not be helpful if it is not applied appropriately, it is no wonder experts say that there is no question that gaining a greater understanding of alcohol, drugs and addiction will help you to better handle the situation. What that means is that for families and friends it is important to recognize your own feelings and reactions when dealing with a loved one who is abusing alcohol or using drugs. It actually it is useless to be in denial or minimize the problem. Face the problem head on because the fact is those who confronted their addicted family members with a view of helping them find solutions are always achieving much more success in getting them into admitting that they have a problem which needs to be fixed. This acknowledgement is a serious breakthrough because the next step would be that they will consent to enrolling in a rehabilitation program. So don’t give up in keeping hopes alive during rehabilitation process says doctor Dalal Akoury.

Keeping hopes alive during rehabilitation: Do not give up help is on the way

 

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Addiction habits concerns us to show solidarity in recovery process

October 15, 2015

Addiction habits concerns us to show solidarity in recovery process: Collective responsibility

Addiction habits concerns us

Looking at the consequences relating to the circle of addiction it is only fare that addiction habits concerns us in equal measure in finding solutions to the problems relating to drug addiction.

If you are driving on the road the rule is you are the only sober person and the rest are drunk, insane and careless. What it means is that when you are on the steering wheel, you ore everyone around you whether pedestrians, other motorist or animals the duty of care. In the same way when it comes to drug abuse, it should all concerns us because the impact of the problem knows no boundary. We are all affected in one way or another and that is why addiction habits concerns us and we must show solidarity with the victims in their recovery journey even as we focus our discussion in finding lasting solutions. Doctor Dalal Akoury is a veteran addiction expert and has impacted positively in the lives of many people globally. In her desire to reach many, she founded AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center where she has dedicated most of her life in transforming each and every individual’s life through increasing awareness about health and wellness and by empowering them into finding their own inner healing power. In her practice doctor Akoury’s focuses on personalized medicine through healthy lifestyle choices that deal with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of patching up symptoms making her one in a million that you can always relay on for all your addiction concerns.

Now to our topic of discussion, doctor Akoury is going to share with us some of the things you can or not do to help your loved one from their struggle with addiction. Professionally we will be wrong to say that helping a friend or family member who is struggling with alcohol or drugs is a simple thing. This will be misleading because the truth is that it can be heartbreaking, painful, demoralizing and tiring. However with determination and persistence help from the loved ones, it can be remarkably rewarding. Nonetheless the process at times can seem to be so overwhelming that many may chose to go for the easiest way of ignoring it, pretending that nothing is wrong and hope it just goes away. These are possible ways of solace that one may opt for. However if one goes this root, however by denying it or minimizing it, in the long run there will be more damaging to you, other family members, and the person you are concerned about. The consequences can be very painful and therefore it is only reasonable that action is taken now without any further delays. In the spirit of being concern about someone, the following questions can be helpful for you to take action now:

Addiction habits concerns us to show solidarity in recovery process: Pointers to a loved one’s being addicted

  • Do you worry about how much your friend or loved one uses alcohol or drugs?
  • Do you lie or make excuses about their behavior when they drink or use drugs?
  • Do they get angry with you if you try to discuss their drinking or drug use?
  • Have you ever been hurt or embarrassed by their behavior when they’re drunk, stoned, or strung-out?
  • Do you have concerns about how much time and money they spend on alcohol and drugs?
  • Do your resent having to pick up their responsibilities because they are drunk, high or hangover?
  • Do you ever get scared or nervous about their behavior when they’re drinking or using drugs?
  • Do you ever feel like you’re losing it “going crazy” just really stressed out?
  • Have you ever considered calling the police because of their alcohol or drug use or their behavior while under the influence?

Alcoholism and drug dependence are complex problems, with many related issues. And, although there is no magic formula to help someone stop his or her drinking or drug use, you are not alone. We are here to help if only you can schedule for an appointment with experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury today for assistance and we will be more than willing and ready to meet all your needs professionally and in confidence. As an institution, we have a resource of professionalism and we have impacted positively on the lives of people by offering them a range of services including helping individuals and family members recover from their hopelessness in addiction. Therefore if you are concerned about your own alcohol or other drug use or that of someone you care about irrespective of their status whether a child or other relative, a friend or colleague I want to encourage you to immediately call doctor Dalal Akoury on telephone number 843 213 1480 and we will not hesitate to come to your rescue in the most humane and professional manner.

Addiction habits concerns us to show solidarity in recovery process: Some important suggestions to consider

For you to be able to help effectively in matters relating to addiction, you must have some levels of preparedness on your side. The following are some of the suggestions to consider in helping a loved one.

Be armed with the knowledge about alcoholism and drug dependence: to be effective you must first be informed of what the problem is before you can face it. Remember that you cannot face what you don’t know or can’t see.

Speak freely about the problem and offer your support: Talk to the person about your concerns, and offer your help and support, including your willingness to go with them and get help. Like other chronic diseases, the earlier addiction is treated, the better.

Express love, concern and support: Don’t wait for them to hit bottom. There will be obstacles like, denial or anger, but be prepared to respond with specific examples of behavior that got you worried. 

Don’t expect the person to stop without help: remember that this is a process and not a one stop solution problem and therefore you will be promised to cut down, stop which may not work anyway. Instead treatment, support, and new coping skills will be needed to overcome addiction to alcohol and drugs.

Support recovery as an ongoing process: Once your friend or family member is receiving treatment, or going to meetings, remain involved. While maintaining your own commitment to getting help, continue to support their participation in continuing care, meetings and recovery support groups. Continue to show that you are concerned about and supportive of their long-term recovery.

Addiction habits concerns us to show solidarity in recovery process: Some things you don’t want to do

Don’t preach: in other words don’t lecture, threaten, bribe, preach or demoralize.

Don’t be a martyr: Avoid emotional appeals that may only increase feelings of guilt and the compulsion to drink or use other drugs.

Don’t cover up, by either laying or making excuses for them and their behavior.

Don’t assume their responsibilities: Taking over their responsibilities protects them from the consequences of their behavior.

Don’t argue when using: When they are using alcohol or drugs, they can’t have a rational conversation.

Don’t feel guilty or responsible for their behavior, it’s not your fault.

Don’t join them: Don’t try to keep up with them by drinking or using.

Addiction habits concerns us to show solidarity in recovery process: Collective responsibility

 

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Understanding drug addiction facts and crime

October 14, 2015

Understanding drug addiction facts and crime: Treatment is possible and recovery is the goal

Understanding drug addiction

Understanding drug addiction facts and crime is very important for all of us so that we can overcome the misrepresentation of alcohol.

If you have any value attachment with your life, you will surely appreciate the need of understanding facts about alcohol drugs and crime. I know that a lot is being done in the management of crime and drug abuse, but this discussion is still very relevant to you owing to the magnitude of the problems that come with misuse of alcohol and substance abuse and their interrelationship with crime. If you have been to any rehabilitation center either because you were a direct victim being attended to or you were an indirect victim giving support to a loved one you will appreciate that these elements are destroying our fabric of uprightness and social life not to mentions the criminality that comes with it. It is for this reason that we want to engage the services of doctor Dalal Akoury a renowned addiction expert of more than two decades of exemplary service to the ailing and addicted societies. In her decades of practice doctor Akoury has brought significant changes in understanding drug addiction facts and crime and the way addiction matters are dealt with form the time when addiction victims were seen as people with weak moral standards to this time when professionals and even the authorities are now appreciating the fact that addiction is a health condition that needs to be approached medically without elements of discrimination.

In order to deliver effectively to her clients globally, doctor Akoury made a decision to create a medical center known as AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center. Under her competent leadership in this facility the primary objective is to make a difference to everyone through the total transformation of each individual’s life by increasing awareness about health and wellness and also by empowering individuals into finding their own inner healing power for a faster delivery of ideal solutions to their addiction problems. Besides that it will also interest you to appreciate that as a professional, doctor Akoury’s practice focuses primarily on personalized medicine through healthy lifestyle choices that deal with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of patching up symptoms. As we progress into the discussion, it will be very important for you to consult with the home of experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center on telephone number 843 213 1480 so that your individual conditions can be evaluated professionally and the right medication administered that will leave you much healthier and comfortable for the rest of your future life. When this is done understanding drug addiction facts and crime will not be an issue to you.

Now to the understanding facts about alcohol, drugs and crime, doctor Akoury says that the use of alcohol and drugs by young people is the norm of the day despite the risks that come with it which may include personal, health, academic, safety, relationships and the risk of alcohol and drug addiction. One of the most significant risks is the connection between alcohol, drugs and crime. For a young person, with your whole life in front of you, avoiding the legal risks associated with alcohol and drugs is not only extremely important but also rewarding health wise.

Understanding drug addiction facts and crime: Types of alcohol and drug related criminal offenses

Alcohol and drug are defined as violations of laws prohibiting or regulating the possession, use, distribution, or manufacture of alcohol or illegal drugs. Like for instance alcohol or drug possession or use, cultivation, production, distribution or sales of illegal drugs. It also includes providing alcohol to persons under the age of 21.

The other area where alcohol and drugs are criminalized is when there is a violation of the laws as a result of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or when trying to get cash to pay for alcohol or drugs. Like for example, criminal behavior resulting from the effects of alcohol or drugs where the user indulges into theft, vandalism, violence against friends and family. This also includes stealing to get money to buy alcohol or drugs and even violence against rival drug dealers.

Alcohol and Drug-Using Lifestyle: Violations of laws as a result of living a lifestyle where a person may not have a job or source of income and is exposed to situations and individuals that encourage crime. Examples include as of use of alcohol and drugs with friends, this may result into the development of a relationships with criminals where the individual has more opportunities to violate the law and learn more criminal skills from other offenders.

Understanding drug addiction facts and crime: Facts about criminality due to alcohol and drug use

It is no longer business as usual because of the close association of alcohol or drug use with crime. The following are some facts that have been established by various research bodies. According to the Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCRP) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), it is estimated that there were up to 1.7 million state and local arrests for drug abuse violations in 2009 in the US alone. And yet in other findings and that is according to the Department of Justice (DOJ), up to 37% of some 2 million convicted offenders currently in jail, reported that they were drinking at the time of their arrest. Finally in the year 2007, available statistics indicate that over 1.4 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This actually represents less than 1% of 159 million self-reported incidents of alcohol-impaired driving in U.S. each year. The picture portrayed in the US from the mentioned studies is actually a reflection of what is happening across the globe and therefore every state and individuals needs to up their sleeves in ensuring that we are safe from the complications that come with the association of alcohol/drugs and crime.

Finally if we can all appreciate the benefits of understanding facts about alcohol, drugs and crime, the reaching some solution will not be a problem. With this understanding, the problem of denial will be significantly reduced and victims will be motivated to remaining focus even when they relapse along the way. It is therefore very important that if you or anyone you know is struggling with any kind of addiction, then you can schedule for an appointment with doctor Dalal Akoury for more insight and treatment for a better and health from all stated complications of addiction and misuse of alcohol.

Understanding drug addiction facts and crime: Treatment is possible and recovery is the goal

 

 

 

 

 

 

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