12 Proven Tips any
South Sudanese youth can use to over Overcome Drug Addiction.
Let’s start by defining
what Drugs are?
A medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced
into the body mean while Addiction is a condition in which a person is unable to stop using a substance or engaging in a behavior. Read on to learn more.
Common drugs
used by the youth’s today
There are
several popular drugs with teens, all with different effects and rates of use.
Currently, the drugs most commonly used by teens are marijuana, cocaine,
stimulants, painkillers and prescription drugs, spice, heroin, Shisha, Sawut,
Marunji etc.
How to get rid
of Addiction.
You've
recognized you have a problem that your addictive behavior is affecting other
parts of your life and you want to know how to quit an addiction. The chances
are that you didn't expect to become addicted when you started. You may have
thought you were just having fun and could quit at any time.
Many people who
develop addictions are surprised at how difficult they find their first attempt
at quitting, and end up wondering, why can't I quit?
Overcoming an
addiction is a process that requires making the decision to quit, planning how
you will quit, dealing with the effects of withdrawal, and avoiding relapse.
"With
addiction, you want to make sure that you set yourself for success. That means
if you are trying to avoid alcohol, in the beginning of your recovery journey,
avoid places where you know there will be alcohol."
"This
might mean turning down invitations to barbeques or dinner parties but try to
remember that there will be more gatherings in your future when you have more
time in sobriety under your belt and are likely to be more comfortable making
choices that are in alignment with your goals," she also adds.
1. Prepare to quit: Before you quit, think about what you will need to do in order to give up your addiction. This might include eliminating triggers in your environment and finding social support
Consider medications to treat addiction: If you have an alcohol or drug addiction, there are also medications that can help you quit safely and successfully. Talk to your doctor about these options when you are planning to quit.
3. Consider your environment: Get rid of anything that might remind you of your addiction or trigger a craving. In some cases, you may find that you need to change your routines (like avoiding bars or restaurants where you used to drink) or social patterns (such as not hanging out with people you used to drink or use drugs with).
4. Find
distractions: Staying busy can be a helpful way
to distract yourself from cravings and temptations to relapse. Plan what you
can do instead when a craving hits. For example, you might go for a walk, read
a book, watch a tv show, or call a friend
5. Get
support: Talk to the people who are close to
you about your plan and ask them to offer support. Knowing that there are
people in your corner who are willing to help you cope with the challenges of
quitting can help you feel more encouraged when you are facing difficulties.
6. psychotherapy
can also be effective in helping overcome addiction.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one approach that can help people change
their thinking patterns and learn healthy skills.
7.
Be realistic, expect that there will be roadblocks, resistance, and possibly
relapse. But also expect that rehabilitation and recovery are possible with the
right steps forward. Find a balanced perspective so you can stay encouraged and
positive even amidst the inevitable challenges to come.
8. Accept that you can’t fix them or help them all by yourself
Substance use disorders are serious mental health issues that require experienced clinical supervision and guidance for a successful recovery.
9. Avoid enabling behavior
Be honest about your own feelings, needs, and boundaries. And be honest about what you expect from and hope for your loved one. Enabling involves sheltering the addicted individual from the consequences of their substance abuse.
10 Draw a line at their unacceptable
behaviors and compromises you are unwilling to make Cutting someone slack is not doing them any favors when they are
needing to turn their bad habits around. It’s not going to be an easy road to
transformation, but it’s going to be even harder if those bad habits are still
getting support however indirect or unintentional that support might be. Stay
honest about what you’re unwilling to tolerate, and commit to those boundaries.
11 Keep an eye on your own behaviors and attachments that might reflect codependence
Relationships become very complicated in the context of drug addiction, and codependency is a common and confusing factor. Over time, when you’re caring about an addict, your view of reality and the way forward can become distorted.
Don’t let their care and well-being come before your own
Perhaps it has been a long time since you put your own well-being first due to your concern for a loved one wrapped up in drug addiction. But not only is it a mistake to forfeit your own well-being, but it is unfortunate to miss out on the many opportunities for the help and support that are available.
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