Question

Investigate programs in your area for drug-addicted individuals. This may include prescription drug abuse, illegal drug abuse, and alcoholism. Speak to someone who works with these individuals. Write a short report on who the individuals affected are, what special needs they have due to their addiction, what resources are available.

*Research drug addiction, risk factors, programs for drug addicts*

-defined drug tolerance

-defined drug addiction

Answer 1

The affected individuals are minors or juveniles between ages 13 and 17. They are not adults but have access to drugs in school. They are used to using drugs on a regular basis.

1- These individuals need a program that will help them to decrease dependency on substances where a professional works with them on a regular basis to do the same.

2- They will also need to have academic support so they do not lose out on school work and are still able to go to a decent college.

3- They will also benefit from joining a support group where they can work on self esteem, self image and other issues.

4- They need to have a good role model or mentor who can give them positive advise and encourage them to become drug free.

Drug tolerance develops when an individual takes a drug for so long that the same dose does not affect him. His body develops a tolerance to it and therefore there are no changes when he takes the same amount. If he increases the quantity or strength then it can affect him.

Drug addiction is a psychological disorder that creates a dependency on a certain kind of illicit substance. This dependency leads to use of the substance on a regualr basis and the individual finds it difficult to stop using it. People can be addicted to various substances like alcohol, drugs, thinner, food etc.