Drug and alcohol addiction is a disease -where the individual suffering -will need to detox or enter into rehab to recover. Addiction cannot be cured, so the individual might have craving’s their -whole lives, but the addict can still live a happy, healthy life if they abstain from the substance.

-when substance abuse is stop, there is several -withdra-wal symptoms that occur, ranging from mild to severe, depending on the individual and the substance. -withdra-wal from a chemical may be done at home or in a hospital, but should al-ways been done under medical supervision, as detoxification from a chemical is al-ways dangerous. Many individual might -want to take the drug just one last time in order to cease the pain of -withdra-wal. Ho-wever, it is after detoxification is complete and problems in the persons life trigger cravings that there is a real risk for relapse. There is many programs for the ne-wly clean drug addict that offer support and counseling in the process of long term recovery.

If you have a friend or family member -who has a problem -with addiction, you should talk to them, and ask them if they -want help. It is important to specialize the process of recovery to the specific needs of you’re the individual. You should also be a positive role model for your loved one. Encourage activities that do not put the person in a situation -where they -would be around drugs or alcohol. You should al-ways be supportive and caring, although you might be frustrated at times. After your loved one has become clean, remember they need all the love they can get so they don’t go looking for it in selfmedication.