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Answered by ravichandran , an ibibo Advisor, at 12:38 PM on June 15, 2008

it is very good that as a best friend you are going to help ur friend,but drug addition is very serious case ,you can't do alone,you have to take him to a rehabilitation centre ,where doctors use special technique with special care.Again i'm telling dont take risk urself.

Answered by satyakam , an ibibo Master, at 4:32 PM on May 24, 2008

One can not come out of drug addiction so easily. He can approach a consultant who will help him in leaving that bad habit..Another way is he should have good will power to leave that habit which is very hard way.

Answered by Rajs K , an ibibo Advisor, at 7:27 PM on May 23, 2008

Drugs are fatal.If action is taken at the initial stage it can be cured to tally.But, if the situation has worsened then you should advise him to get admission in a Deadiction Centre.There are lots all around.He will be given the care of a baby.Tender hands and soothing advise is the main agenda there.Of course medication is also used,but generally his psychological instincts are reared.That is the best way to treat a patient if he is not going to the graves.

Answered by Vijay Kayal , an ibibo Master, at 3:32 PM on May 23, 2008

I must thank your for your sympathy towards your friend. Although it is difficult to correct a drug addict and brining him/her to mainstream, but it is not impossible. For its success, there should be a spirit of dedication. Unless one is specialized in that line, i.e. in toxicology and aware in human psychology, an individual effort cannot be result oriented. This treatment is popularly know as drug abuse rehabilitation. A hospitalization is necessary.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has developed 13 principles of effective drug abuse treatment. Principles of Treatment are give below:
Principles of Treatment
1. No single treatment is appropriate for all individuals. Matching treatment settings, interventions, and services to each individual's particular problems and needs is critical to his or her ultimate success in returning to productive functioning in the family, workplace, and society.
2. Treatment needs to be readily available. Because individuals who are addicted to drugs may be uncertain about entering treatment, taking advantage of opportunities when they are ready for treatment is crucial. Potential treatment applicants can be lost if treatment is not immediately available or is not readily accessible.
3. Effective treatment attends to multiple needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. To be effective, treatment must address the individual's drug use and any associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems.
4. An individual's treatment and services plan must be assessed continually and modified as necessary to ensure that the plan meets the person's changing needs. A patient may require varying combinations of services and treatment components during the course of treatment and recovery. In addition to counseling or psychotherapy, a patient at times may require medication, other medical services, family therapy, parenting instruction, vocational rehabilitation, and social and legal services. It is critical that the treatment approach be appropriate to the individual's age, gender, ethnicity, and culture.
5. Remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The appropriate duration for an individual depends on his or her problems and needs. Research indicates that for most patients, the threshold of significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment. After this threshold is reached, additional treatment can produce further progress toward recovery. Because people often leave treatment prematurely, programs should include strategies to engage and keep patients in treatment.
6. Counseling (individual and/or group) and other behavioral therapies are critical components of effective treatment for addiction. In therapy, patients address issues of motivation, build skills to resist drug use, replace drug-using activities with constructive and rewarding nondrug-using activities, and improve problem-solving abilities. Behavioral therapy also facilitates interpersonal relationships and the individual's ability to function in the family and community.
7. Medications are an important element of treatment for many patients, especially when combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies. Methadone and levo-alpha-acetylmethadol (LAAM) are very effective in helping individuals addicted to heroin or other opiates stabilize their lives and reduce their illicit drug use. Naltrexone is also an effective medication for some opiate addicts and some patients with co-occurring alcohol dependence. For persons addicted to nicotine, a nicotine replacement product (such as patches or gum) or an oral medication (such as bupropion) can be an effective component of treatment. For patients with mental disorders, both behavioral treatments and medications can be critically important.
8. Addicted or drug-abusing individuals with coexisting mental disorders should have both disorders treated in

Answered by Ramcharan , an ibibo Master, at 2:44 PM on May 23, 2008

You by yourself you cannot do nothing, except you are not a doctor specialist in toxicology.

The best solution is to bring him to a clinic specialisate in his kind of addiction.
It will be neccessary a hospitalization, between 15 to 45 days depending how bad is the addiction.
The next step is the psychological help from a psychiatris, and is must be done.
Also it will be very useful some religious help if is possible. The believeness always do marvels.
Thete are a lot of organisations and associations like AA or Heroine Anonymus, you can search on net the suitable and the closer from your friends home.
But one of the most important phase is to do not let him alone, offer him all love that you are cappable.
It will a long fight, and I am sorry to say, not in all cases with finishing with succes.
Because is a sort of brain degenerative disease, it will be always the peril of recidive. I wish you patient and good luck.

Answered by Iona Lazar , an ibibo Specialist, at 11:00 PM on May 22, 2008

Like HIV and AIDS Drug addiction too is a social menace. Many young people get habituated to one form or the other of intaking drugs. There are centers where people with this addiction is treated. It is really difficult to overcome once one is involved in it. Hence you suggest or try to motivate your friend that life is not a momentary pleasure and he needs to get cure, and take him to such centers. hope things would get better.

Answered by Rajib Gurung , an ibibo Master, at 9:09 PM on May 22, 2008

Drug addiction is a complex but treatable brain disease. It is characterized by compulsive drug craving, seeking, and use that persist even in the face of severe adverse consequences. For many people, drug addiction becomes chronic, with relapses possible even after long periods of abstinence. In fact, relapse to drug abuse occurs at rates similar to those for other well-characterized, chronic medical illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. As a chronic, recurring illness, addiction may require repeated treatments to increase the intervals between relapses and diminish their intensity, until abstinence is achieved. Through treatment tailored to individual needs, people with drug addiction can recover and lead productive lives.
The ultimate goal of drug addiction treatment is to enable an individual to achieve lasting abstinence, but the immediate goals are to reduce drug abuse, improve the patient's ability to function, and minimize the medical and social complications of drug abuse and addiction. Like people with diabetes or heart disease, people in treatment for drug addiction will need to change behavior to adopt a more healthful lifestyle.

No single treatment is appropriate for all individuals.
Treatment needs to be readily available.
Effective treatment attends to multiple needs of the individual, not just his or her drug addiction.
An individual’s treatment and services plan must be assessed often and modified to meet the person’s changing needs.
Remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness.
Counseling and other behavioral therapies are critical components of virtually all effective treatments for addiction.
For certain types of disorders, medications are an important element of treatment, especially when combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies.
Addicted or drug-abusing individuals with coexisting mental disorders should have both disorders treated in an integrated way.
Medical management of withdrawal syndrome is only the first stage of addiction treatment and by itself does little to change long-term drug use.
Treatment does not need to be voluntary to be effective.
Possible drug use during treatment must be monitored continuously.
Medication and behavioral therapy, alone or in combination, are aspects of an overall therapeutic process that often begins with detoxification, followed by treatment and relapse prevention. Easing withdrawal symptoms can be important in the initiation of treatment; preventing relapse is necessary for maintaining its effects. And sometimes, as with other chronic conditions, episodes of relapse may require a return to prior treatment components. A continuum of care that includes a customized treatment regimen, addressing all aspects of an individual's life, including medical and mental health services, and followup options (e.g., community- or family-based recovery support systems) can be crucial to a person’s success in achieving and maintaining a drug-free lifestyle.

Answered by LATIKA SAIN , an ibibo Advisor, at 6:05 PM on May 22, 2008

it is very serious matter and your friend needs medical help. Take him to rehabilitation center as soon as possible or else he will not be able to come out of the drug addiction, so it is better to have a medical attention and love of yours is also very helpful for his speedy recovery. All the best

Answered by Madhu Vamsi , an ibibo Master, at 3:32 PM on May 22, 2008

in such a case just convince him to go to a rehab.. i know drug addicts never accept it but some or the other way convince him for it.

Answered by kanika.. .. , an ibibo Advisor, at 2:46 PM on May 22, 2008