Who comes to mind when you think of a drug addict? Someone you know may not be the first person you think of. Kristen Hannum is the author of "The addict Next Door" (2015). The author has written this article to portray the different stages of drug addiction and possible treatment. In this article, Pope Francis talks about his stance on illegal drug usage and the use of other narcotics to help with the addiction. So, should an addict be given a substitute drug to overcome another addiction? In all honesty, it depends on who you ask. Pope Francis does not think so according to this article. Treatment for drug addiction has significantly changed in the past several decades. The author begins by describing how Pope Francis does not
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My sister has been a drug addict for over 15 years. She has been in multiple in and outpatient rehabilitation centers. Gone to countless meetings. Also, numerous "substitute" drugs have been given to her. As a result, this just led to another addiction and another drug that she had to have.
Addiction does not discriminate. No matter what age, color, or gender you are, you may be susceptible to it. In "The Addict Next Door", Patrick Miller became an addict from a simple back injury. He was prescribed a pain killer that worked for a short time, but eventually needed something stronger. Which in return, led to a stronger drug, then on to the use of street drugs. Eventually, he became tired of the way he was feeling. It was then, he sought treatment for his addiction. Miller was given an opioid to help with his cravings. This specific opioid has helped him get on …show more content…
It has been found that heroin is also fairly cheap on the streets. Fifty percent of newer heroin addicts are white women. Perhaps, this may be due to being prone to addiction, depression, or some other psychological issue. Some people may carry a gene that will leave you vulnerable. Although, there are many factors that determine if a person will become an addict or not. Heroin is the drug that almost took my sister’s life.
Addiction is said to have an inherited component. A predisposed gene that can be passed from parents to children. In this case, our biological father has been addicted to drugs for more than half of his life, as was his mother. So, maybe this is the answer as to why my sister has become an addict. Who knows? With that said, the addiction does not have to be her destiny. When she learns to cope with reality, she may learn to change the addiction she suffers
My sister has been a drug addict for over 15 years. She has been in multiple in and outpatient rehabilitation centers. Gone to countless meetings. Also, numerous "substitute" drugs have been given to her. As a result, this just led to another addiction and another drug that she had to have.
Addiction does not discriminate. No matter what age, color, or gender you are, you may be susceptible to it. In "The Addict Next Door", Patrick Miller became an addict from a simple back injury. He was prescribed a pain killer that worked for a short time, but eventually needed something stronger. Which in return, led to a stronger drug, then on to the use of street drugs. Eventually, he became tired of the way he was feeling. It was then, he sought treatment for his addiction. Miller was given an opioid to help with his cravings. This specific opioid has helped him get on …show more content…
It has been found that heroin is also fairly cheap on the streets. Fifty percent of newer heroin addicts are white women. Perhaps, this may be due to being prone to addiction, depression, or some other psychological issue. Some people may carry a gene that will leave you vulnerable. Although, there are many factors that determine if a person will become an addict or not. Heroin is the drug that almost took my sister’s life.
Addiction is said to have an inherited component. A predisposed gene that can be passed from parents to children. In this case, our biological father has been addicted to drugs for more than half of his life, as was his mother. So, maybe this is the answer as to why my sister has become an addict. Who knows? With that said, the addiction does not have to be her destiny. When she learns to cope with reality, she may learn to change the addiction she suffers