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DRUGS OR YOUR LIFE MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE

Discover the disease model of addiction by E.M. Jellinek, focusing on genetic predisposition, behavioral factors, and environmental influences. Explore addiction stages, types of dependency, symptoms, and addictive chemicals. Learn about community and family environments impacting vulnerability. Identify youth problems, negative experiences, and telltale signs of addiction. The holistic Sahyog model offers residential programs and life skills training to address addiction as a primary disease.

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DRUGS OR YOUR LIFE MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE

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  1. Sahyog Clinic DRUGS OR YOUR LIFEMAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE

  2. Addiction as a disease This popular model of addiction is credited to E.M. Jellinek who presented a comprehensive disease model of alcoholism in 1960

  3. (host) (agent) Genetic Predisposition Behavioural Factors Environment

  4. Addiction • A chronic disorder • Compulsive use of a substance resulting in physical, psychological or social harm to the user • Continuing the use despite the harm

  5. Characteristics of the Disease of Addiction PRIMARY NO FAULT MULTI FACETED PROGRESSIVE INCURABLE

  6. Stages of Addiction USE MISUSE ABUSE

  7. Types of Dependency • Psychological Dependency • Physiological Dependency

  8. Symptoms of Addiction • Tolerance • Withdrawal • Dependence

  9. Addictive Chemicals • Tobacco: cigarette, guthka, • Alcohol • Cannabis: Bhang, Charas, Ganja • Opiates: Raw opium, Heroin, morphine, B Sugar • Depressants: Barbiturates, Valium, Alprax etc • Stimulants: Amphetamines, Cocaine • Hallucinogens: LSD, PCP • Solvents: ink whitener, nail polish remover, petroleum derivatives • Miscellaneous: snake bite, iodex

  10. Community Environment POVERTY & UNEMPLOYMENT GOAL STRESS & PEER PRESSURE

  11. Family Environment

  12. Family Environment • Parents using drugs/alcohol • Parents don’t have time for children • High levels of family stress, including financial strain

  13. Vulnerability of (You)th • Aggressiveness / shyness • Decreased social inhibition • Emotional problems • Inability to express feelings appropriately • Hypersensitivity

  14. (YOU)TH Problems (Risk factors) • School failure and dropout • Delinquency • Gateway /other drug use • Early risky sex – STI/HIV • Teen pregnancy • Employment issues • Mental health problems

  15. Negative experiences

  16. Lack of bonding to society (family, school and community) • Rebelliousness and nonconformity • Cultural alienation • Inability to form positive close relationships • Vulnerability to negative peer pressure

  17. Tell tale signs • Sudden unexplained Mood Swings • Isolation • Change in friends • Discovering paraphernalia • Watery / droopy eyes, runny nose etc. • Loss of articles or money • Unexplained expenditure • Weight / appetite loss • Irregular sleeping patterns • Too much time spent alone

  18. The Sahyog Model • The Sahyog model is holistic in nature with intervention focused on the client and family. We accept the “Disease of Addiction” as a primary disease. At Sahyog Clinic we treat the disease through a residential programme. • The twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and other life skill training helps clients recognize and resolve personal barriers.

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