Substance Abuse Disorder - Roots Through Recovery

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER

• Roots Through Recovery

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What Is Substance Abuse Disorder?

• A substance abuse disorder also known as a drug
  abuse disorder, is a medical condition in which
  the use of one or more substances leads to a
  clinically significant impairment or distress.
• Substance abuse disorders are characterized by an
  array of mental, physical, and behavioral
  symptoms that may cause problems related to loss
  of control, strain to one's interpersonal life,
  hazardous use, tolerance, and withdrawal.
• Drug classes that are involved in substance abuse
  disorder include alcohol, phencyclidine,
  inhalants, stimulants, cannabis, "other
  hallucinogens", opioids, tobacco, and sedatives,
  hypnotics, and anxiolytics.

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Causes

• The exact cause of substance use disorder is not
  known.
• A person's genes, the action of the drug, peer
  pressure, emotional distress, anxiety,
  depression, and environmental stress can all be
  factors.
• Many who develop a substance abuse problem have
  depression, attention deficit disorder,
  post-traumatic stress disorder, or another mental
  problem.
• A stressful or chaotic lifestyle and low
  self-esteem are also common.

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Signs and symptoms of addiction

• Although the drug of choice defines the specific
  signs and symptoms, there are generally physical
  and behavioral symptoms associated with general
  drug and alcohol use
• Changes in weight
• Bloodshot or glazed eyes
• Changes in speech
• Dilated or constricted pupils
• Increased aggression or irritability
• Changes in personality

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Can Rehab Work?

• In short, yes. Rehab like Roots Through Recovery
  with substance abuse treatment can be highly
  effective, and in some cases, its a major
  turning point in their lives.

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Whats the Treatment Process?

• Roots Through Recovery is committed to providing
  a comprehensive program and the highest quality
  clinical support to people in need of substance
  abuse treatment. The Treatment We Offer Is
  Effective Through A Combination Of These
  Elements
• Individual and group counseling
• Family counseling
• Case management
• Psychiatric and medical support
• Medication
• Recovery support services
• Partial hospitalization programs
• Intensive outpatient programs
• 12-step and alternative fellowships
• Peer supports
• Extended care
• Alumni support

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