Thursday, April 9, 2015

Drug Addiction Intervention Oakland CA Can Benefit From

By Iva Cannon


People are blessed with freedom of choice and therefore have free will to do as they please. Your freedom of choice can either work for you or against you and when it comes to substance abuse, it is working against you. Many people fall prey to substance abuse for various reasons. This is is why the need for drug addiction intervention Oakland CA victims have been asking for is completely necessary.

Substance abuse is practiced by people from different backgrounds and walks of life. Initially, it was believed that only people from disadvantaged communities and poor backgrounds practiced substance abuse. It was also thought that children who had little or no discipline and came from dysfunctional families were more prone to drug abuse. However, it is now apparent that substance abuse has no race, age, gender or creed.

Like, with all things in life, there is both good and bad. Good drugs are made to help people and give them relief from physical pain, injury, sickness and disease. It is also created with a specific process to ensure that it is safe to use. Then, there are bad drugs that are created to harm people, firstly by making them addicted to it. Abuse is regarded when any substance is taken excessively and begins to harm your mind and body as well as the healthy functioning of your daily life.

Substances that can and are abused, are found in various places. Many people buy illegal substances on the street, from unsavory characters and the likes of them, while others buy these substances from authorized dealers, like pharmacies and retail stores. These substances are usually bought from pharmacies to be put to good use or because there is a genuine need for them, however, the problem arises, when addictions to these drugs form.

It can happen at anytime. Most people start experimenting with drugs at an early age and its usually at school going age. There is an increased amount of peer pressure on teenagers to do what the majority of children are doing at school. It can also happen to people who are older and going through a mid life crisis or depression.

The reasons as to why people get addicted to drugs are far and wide. Some people intentionally go out and experiment with dangerous substances because they are either unaware of the consequences or they simply don't care. Other people take prescription drugs for pain and certain medical conditions and find that they eventually start needing more and more, or ultimately cannot get through the day with out it.

Drugs are unfortunately unavoidable. People need it for various reasons. There are certain substances that are necessary for life to continue and to keep people healthy. Unfortunately, the problem arises when people start using the very things that are created for good to do bad things.

Although substance abuse is a major problem, facing all people from many walks of life, it is a problem that can be overcome. All a victim needs is the right type of help and this is usually help from people who have a genuine concern and desire to make a change in the victims life. The victim should also have a willingness to make a positive change for the better.




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