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Another but important aspect of addiction! After going through the explanation we will be able to understand that it is not the fault of person taking the drugs
Explanation
We all require admiration and social acceptance by others.
• If I am successful in my career people respects me, this gives me pleasure and happiness.
• If I dress up neat and clean, it will impart good image.
• If I fulfill all my obligations, I will feel satisfied, others will admire me
These types of social engagements activate a center in the brain that is called REWARD CENTER. Activation of this center gives us the pleasurable effects. I won’t be wrong if I say that our reward center continuously motivate us to achieve these pleasurable effects.
What is happening in addiction? The drugs directly activate the reward center and the person taking the drugs doesn’t require engaging in all social activities to achieve the pleasurable effects. In this way he become ignorant of all of his duties.
Some Facts and Tips for Addiction Patients and family members
• Many patient are able to quit the drugs, they can tolerate all bodily reactions such as pains, restlessness, agitation
• Of those who quit, many return back to the drugs
• The main reason for relapse is same environment and same company of friends
• Say, you quitted the drug, after some time your friend offer you the drug, you should be strong enough to say no to him
• If you are not such a strong, then it is preferable to change the friends who are taking the drugs.
• Discover some other activities especially for the very time when you used to take the drugs
For further information, queries or consultation;
Dr. Farasat Ali - Consultant Psychiatrist
C# +92 320 2279223