Volume 7 Issue 11 November, 2017
All addicted to substances are bad people.
No, some behaviour under the influence of substances can create such impression in some people with addiction.
Once a smoker/alcoholic is always a smoker/alcoholic.
Different types proven treatment available to quit smoking and drinking though difficult to treat.
Addiction can be cured with medication only.
It requires both pharmacological and psychosocial management.
People drink regularly only because they do not have responsibility.
Other factor are craving, withdrawal symptoms, social influences etc.
Drugs/alcohol/tobacco cause only physical damage to the body.
Can cause various mental illnesses like psychosis, mania, depression, anxiety disorder etc.
Dr. Namrata Srinivasan, MVJMC & RH, Hoskote, Bengaluru.
