Addiction

Drug withdrawal problems

Using certain drugs that act on the brain, such as sleeping tablets or antidepressants, can create a dependency. When the course of treatment ends, it may prompt problems known collectively as 'withdrawal syndrome'.

Withdrawal from particular sedatives, such as benzodiazepines is especially difficult. If they are withdrawn too quickly, anxiety may recur, either because the condition is still present and the drugs have been withdrawn too soon, or because withdrawal itself provokes an acute reaction.

Sleeping tablets, particularly diazepam-based preparations, can also create withdrawal problems.

Symptoms

• Rapid aggravation of the condition being treated
  
• Aches and pains with no apparent cause
• Insomnia or an overwhelming desire to sleep
• Shaking, sweating and inability to concentrate
• Fatigue, irritability, depression, greatly increased or decreased sexual urges
• Convulsions

Consult your doctor

• Some treatments must be followed for a specified period of time in order to be effective
• Patients should never discontinue a course of treatment on their own initiative, though they may feel normal for 24 hours before experiencing symptoms of withdrawal syndrome.
• Only the prescribing doctor can help a patient through a successful withdrawal.
  

How to Quit Smoking

Nicotine Addiction

Nicotine addiction is a form of drug addiction resulting from the habitual use of tobacco. Its dangers are linked to both the components of the tobacco and their chemical effects on the body.

It is now known that heavy smoking can cause premature skin ageing, cancers of he mouth, lung and bladder, cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases and impotence. It can also cause pre and postnatal problems, such as miscarriage, complications in pregnancy, foetal growth defects, sudden infant death syndrome and increased susceptibility to infection.

Symptoms

• An urge to smoke, especially after a meal or when taking another stimulant for example coffee.
• When unable to smoke: difficulty in concentrating, irritability, a sense of deprivation, increased appetite, sleep disorders and so on.

Consult your doctor

• Sometimes nicotine addiction can require medical treatment especially if there is any kind of associated problem.
• The practice nurse at your local surgery should be able to help advice and even free supplies of nicotine replacement devices-these are also available from your local chemist.

Causes

The nicotine contained in tobacco is the main cause of the addiction. It modifies the chemistry of the brain and has both stimulatory and relaxing effect. But smoking s also a habit that often has pleasurable associations wit, for example, the first cup of tea or coffee of the day, or a sociable evening or meal with friends.

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