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This 5 page paper looks at different issues concerned with the treatment of individuals with addiction problems, including drugs and alcohol. The paper discusses what the characteristics of the chemically dependant individual are, the treatment process for the chemically dependant individuals including assessments, why relapse prevention is an integral part of the treatment, why the recovery process is so important, the pharmacological approach to dependency treatment and some of the obstacles encountered by the chemical dependency professional. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV TR). Chemical dependence can include a range of substances, including drugs; prescription, legal and illegal and alcohol. Dependence starts with the
abuse of a substance, this includes one or more of the following; * Continuing abuse despite interpersonal problems or social caused brought about by use of the substance (Dawson,
2000). * Repeated drinking of alcohol on dangerous situations (Dawson, 2000). * The repeated neglect of obligations or personal duties due to the use of the substance (Dawson, 2000). *
Repeated substance-related legal problems (Dawson, 2000). However, with abuse there is a choice on the part of the user, with them using in spite of the consequences,
substance dependence is the next stage on from abuse, dependence, which may also be terms as addiction, or in the case of alcohol dependence alcoholism has to consist of three
or more of the following; * Tolerance (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). * Withdrawal (showing physical dependence) (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). * Large levels of usage over a long time (American
Psychiatric Association, 2000). * Attempts to reduce the amount used have failed (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). * The time take to obtain the substance replaces recreational social or occupational activities
(American Psychiatric Association, 2000). * The continuing usage despite the adverse consequences (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Overall there is an impaired control over the use of the
substance and the relationship with the substance becomes the primary relationship in the life of the individual with all decision made undertaken in a way that will allow that relationship
to continue. This means there are both psychological and physiological characteristics (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). This definition in DSM-IV TR is slightly different form the usual definition as it does
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