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
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
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
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)
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.
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