Addictions
How to treat them?
Treating a biobehavioral disorder, such as addictions, involves going beyond simply "fixing the chemistry". We need to assist the patient in its entirety. For this purpose, pharmacological treatments, psychotherapy, medical and social services are available. All this must occur in a unique social context for each consultant.
Do you want to leave?
No. Do not judge or pressure to leave. Accompany him and create a reliable affective bond. Show him that one is willing to help him whenever he wants. Wait for the times of each young person. Never talk and want to reason when you are under the effects of consumption. The dialogue must be established with 48 to 72 hours of abstinence.
Yes. You spoke with your family. It is important that she accompany you. If you refuse or there is no adult to accompany you, offer to seek help in specialized centers. In cases in which the family is the one that suspects or knows that it consumes, it can go to ask for advice in the specialized centers.
Containment:
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We should not judge consumer behavior.
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We must understand that we are dealing with a sick person.
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The disease is multicausal and we must go to trained professionals or self-help groups.
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We must earn the trust and reserve the information.
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Speak in times of no intoxication (you must not have consumed 48-72 hours).
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Induce to ask for help and trust in the family or adult reference accepted by the patient.
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Accompany him at all times until he is in treatment.
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During the treatment do not abandon it.
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Acting in this way, we do it fulfilling a Protective and Solidarity duty.