Transcript Sahyog Soberlife

Sahyog Clinic
DRUGS OR YOUR LIFE
MAKE THE RIGHT
CHOICE
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
(host)
Genetic
Predisposition
(agent)
Behavioural
Factors
Environment
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
Addiction
PRIMARY
NO FAULT
MULTI FACETED
PROGRESSIVE
INCURABLE
Stages of
Addiction
USE
MISUSE
ABUSE
Types of
Dependency
Psychological
Physiological
Dependency
Dependency
Symptoms of
Addiction
Tolerance
Withdrawal
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
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Community
Environment
POVERTY & UNEMPLOYMENT
GOAL STRESS & PEER PRESSURE
Family
Environment
Family Environment
 Parents
using drugs/alcohol
 Parents don’t have time for
children
 High levels of family stress,
including financial strain
Vulnerability of (You)th
 Aggressiveness
/ shyness
 Decreased social inhibition
 Emotional problems
 Inability to express feelings
appropriately
 Hypersensitivity
(YOU)TH Problems
(Risk factors)
 School
failure and dropout
 Delinquency
 Gateway /other drug use
 Early risky sex – STI/HIV
 Teen pregnancy
 Employment issues
 Mental health problems
Negative
experiences
Lack
of bonding to society (family,
school and community)
Rebelliousness and
nonconformity
Cultural alienation
Inability 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
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The Sahyog
Model
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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.
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The twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous,
Narcotics Anonymous and other life skill training
helps clients recognize and resolve personal
barriers.