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Dr Julian Keats, a specialist in addiction medicine, explains some of the important ideas in addiction to help you make sense of your experiences and hopefully make some changes for the better in your life. If you've had problems with alcohol and drug use, if you're struggling with addiction, or if someone you love or care for is facing addiction... then this podcast is for you!
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Fear is a strong emotional and physiological response to an immediate and definite threat that leads to arousal and action, such as in the fight, flight or freeze response. Anxiety on the other hand is triggered by an anticipated threat. It can help motivate forward planning and preparation, but it can also get out of hand and lead to inappropriate…
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A residential rehabilitation service is a place where a person goes to stay or live-in for a prolonged period (typically anywhere from a few months to maybe 6-12 months) in a drug-free group environment where there's various types of support or treatment to help them make a good start on the road to recovery from addiction and drug-related problems…
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The initial period of detoxification when drug use stops can be challenging and withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, irritability and sleep disturbance can be an issue. There are also some risks to be aware of. Knowing what to expect and having a plan how to manage withdrawal symptoms can improve the chances of not returning to drug use during thi…
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Ongoing regular drug use can lead to changes in the brain and nervous system that underlie the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Because people in addiction tend to use drugs more frequently, in greater amounts and for a longer period than experimental or casual users they are at greater risk of experiencing harmful consequences from…
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