Signs of Substance Abuse in Your Loved One

Seriousness and different forms of manifestation of the problem in individuals depend on the substances used. At Orlando Treatment Solutions, everyone embraces and conveys the notion that an individualized plan is the best way to treat an individual. Our treatment programs are based on research and we ensure that all factors that are going to influence your recovery are considered.

Substance abuse in your loved ones may manifest differently and with more serious consequences. At Orlando Treatment Solutions, we understand the value of a tailored addiction treatment approach. Our evidence-based treatment programs take into account all aspects that will impact your recovery.

Contact us now at (321) 415-3213 to listen to what we offer you and how our therapy is unique for those with drug use issues.

How Serious is Substance Abuse in a Loved One?

Substance abuse has been reported by the National Institutes of Health to have raised its ante in individuals, especially those for adult. Far more people in this age group have been taken into alcohol and prescription drug rehabilitation programs than in the past decades.

This is more so because, drug addiction can be more dangerous for individuals than for adults for example. Alcohol to some people is moderate drinking or casual drug use among may have severe health hazards to adults. Conditions that contribute to a person’s deterioration as he or she ages, might compromise the strength of the immune response, as well as the tolerance to toxic agents, including drugs and alcohol.

Adults and Substance Abuse

According to the latest data from SAMHSA’s NSDUH (National Survey on Drug Use and Health).

Adults account for 5.1% of all alcohol use problems and 1.5% of all drug use problems.

Although researchers still don’t know much about how alcohol and drugs affect the aging brain, Studies show that adults absorb substances more slowly. Similarly, they feel the effects of brain medications more strongly.

According to some studies, cocaine usage in adults may raise the risk of unfavorable consequences later in life. This is linked to a reduction in gray matter in the brain.

According to SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration), adults are more likely to encounter the following:

– Lung problems
– Heart problems
– Memory issues
– Mood Disorders

Alcohol or drugs consumption can worsen all these problems and as a result increase negative health impacts.

Further, some intoxicants result in slower response, lack of coordination, and bad decision making. Age related injuries typical of falls and automobile accidents are more hazardous to the well being of the adults than those of adult health. The recovery period takes even longer for the adults.

What Causes Substance Abuse in Your Loved One?

Moreover, to meet the needs of adults individuals who are experiencing drug addiction problems, it is needed to reveal the aims that force them to take substances. The reason adult use drugs or alcohol in different from that of the adult but not entirely different. Some of the most common reasons an adult may abuse drugs or alcohol include:

 

Adults are often prescribed pain medications for managing injuries, surgeries, or medical procedures. These situations frequently involve the use of opioid painkillers, which can be highly addictive. Many individuals find themselves becoming dependent on these prescribed medications, leading to challenges in managing their use.

Prescriptions for mental health problems are more commonly used by the adult. They may be given benzodiazepines or sedatives, both of which are highly addictive.

The chances of drug interactions – adult people are inclined to use high blood pressure, cholosterol or diabetic drugs. If they take the prescribed opioids concurrently with prescription pain relievers, antidepressants, or anti-anxiety medicines, they will have severe drug interactions.

Because people become more sensitive to the effects of drugs or alcohol as they age, they may be unaware of their susceptibility to substance abuse and addiction. If they consumed these substances when they were adult, they may believe that they can continue consuming the same amounts as before.

However, their bodies are no longer capable of toting and processing such chemicals in the way that it used to when they were adults. Consequently, drug use in adults should be addressed immediately to prevent addiction and fatality in adults.

Orlando Treatment Solutions: Treatment for Substance Abuse

Aging individuals may experience changes in mood, memory, and vitality, making it more difficult to identify drug addiction in adults. If you notice changes in a adult you care about, contact Orlando Treatment Solutions at (321) 415-3213 for help diagnosing and treating substance abuse in loved ones.