Question

Why do you think more and more people are using some sort of substance? In your opinion, what do you think are some effective treatments for chemical dependency? What are your views on Interventions, do you think they are effective?

Answer 1

More and more people are using some sort of substance due to the following reasons:

• Under peer pressure to fit in.
• To relax.
• Out of curiosity, to experiment.
• Under stress and tension.
• To overcome depression.
• To overcome boredom.
• To rebel.
• To show that they have grown up.
• To escape from facing problems of life.

Treatment for chemical dependency includes multiple services to treat both psychological and physiological issues that are related to the chemical dependency. The effective treatment services include.

• Inpatient residential treatment.
• Intensive outpatient treatment.
• Individual or group counseling.
• Medications.
• Recovery support services.

Chemical dependency treatments or interventions that are carried out under the guidance of professionals are most effective. The effectiveness of the interventions also depends upon the determination of the individual to get over the addiction, the support from family and friends, and the coping ability of the individual.