Addiction prevention
Addictions have adverse health
consequences. They affect the proper functioning of the body and then cause
disturbances in several processes including brain function.
However, symptoms vary depending on
the type of addiction (addiction to tobacco, alcohol addiction, gambling
addiction, ....).
Consequences of addiction
All addictions have repercussions on
both the health of the social life of the subject.
Generally, addictions often lead to
shame, lies, neglect, aggressiveness, isolation, obsession, loss of control,
lack of self-esteem, anxiety and suffering.
Several diseases and complications
in the body can also occur as a result of dependence, but vary depending on the
type of product or creating behavioral addiction.
Addiction prevention
Addiction prevention involves
primarily the individual and requires a balanced life:
- On the social level: conflict
management, dealing with the emotional problems
- On a professional level:
foreclosure professional overwork, time management and labor
- Biologically: follow a healthy
diet, follow the rhythm of sleep, practice exercise, crowding stress.
The prevention of addiction also
involves socio-political public health intervention.
It should focus
on:
- Monitoring the health of the
general population
- Monitoring the quality of life of
the population census of the sick, dependent persons, persons with disabilities
- Information and health education
of the population (of forums, debates, workshops, programs in the media, ...)
- Identification and monitoring of
risk factors related to addiction (environmental factors, working conditions,
...)
- Improved system and health care
for effective prevention and treatment of addictions (training of health
personnel, ease of access to care centers addictions, good management of
addiction in schools health and health centers,
- Deepening of knowledge and
research on addictions in order to better prevent and provide adequate and
appropriate treatment for addicts.
- Application of laws concerning the
consumption of psychoactive products assets
Prevention methods vary for each
region and each country, depending on the type of population and location. But
generally, prevention programs are based on communication for behavior change.
Several centers or associations with specialized health personnel currently
working in the management of addiction.
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