DRUGS OR YOUR LIFE

MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE

Sahyog Clinic

Addiction as a disease

This popular model of addiction is credited to E.M. Jellinek who presented a comprehensive disease model of alcoholism in 1960

Genetic Predisposition

BehaviouralFactors

Environment

(host) (agent)

Addiction

•A chronic disorder

•Compulsive use of a substance resulting in physical, psychological or social harm to the user

•Continuing the use despite the harm

Characteristics of the Disease of

AddictionPRIMARYPRIMARY

NO FAULTNO FAULT

MULTI FACETEDMULTI FACETED

PROGRESSIVEPROGRESSIVE

INCURABLEINCURABLE

Stages of Addiction

USEMISUSEABUSE

Types of Dependency

Psychological Dependency

Physiological Dependency

Symptoms of Addiction

ToleranceWithdrawal Dependence

Addictive Chemicals

Tobacco: cigarette, guthka, Alcohol Cannabis: Bhang, Charas, Ganja Opiates: Raw opium, Heroin, morphine, B Sugar Depressants: Barbiturates, Valium, Alprax etc Stimulants: Amphetamines, Cocaine Hallucinogens: LSD, PCP Solvents: ink whitener, nail polish remover, petroleum

derivatives Miscellaneous: snake bite, iodex

Community Environment

POVERTY & UNEMPLOYMENT

GOAL STRESS & PEER PRESSURE

Family Environment

Parents using drugs/alcohol Parents don’t have time for

childrenHigh levels of family stress,

including financial strain

Family EnvironmentFamily Environment

Aggressiveness / shyness Decreased social inhibition Emotional problems Inability to express feelings

appropriately Hypersensitivity

Vulnerability of Vulnerability of (You)(You)thth

School failure and dropoutDelinquencyGateway /other drug useEarly risky sex – STI/HIVTeen pregnancy Employment issuesMental health problems

(YOU)(YOU)TH ProblemsTH Problems(Risk factors)(Risk factors)

Negative experiences

Lack of bonding to society (family, school and community)

Rebelliousness and nonconformity

Cultural alienationInability to form positive close

relationships Vulnerability to negative peer

pressure

Tell tale signs Sudden unexplained Mood Swings Isolation Change in friends Discovering paraphernalia Watery / droopy eyes, runny nose etc. Loss of articles or money Unexplained expenditure Weight / appetite loss Irregular sleeping patterns Too much time spent alone

The Sahyog Model

The Sahyog model is holistic in nature with intervention focused on the client and family. We accept the “Disease of Addiction” as a primary disease. At Sahyog Clinic we treat the disease through a residential programme.

The twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and other life skill training helps clients recognize and resolve personal barriers.