Post by misty on Jan 6, 2007 12:12:08 GMT -5
Who Will Become Addicted?
Everyone is vulnerable to abusing any mind-altering substance to diminish the gut wrenching feelings that accompany ADD. There are a variety of reasons why one person becomes addicted and another does not. No single cause for addictions exists; rather, a combination of factors is usually involved. Genetic predisposition, neuro-chemistry, family history, trauma, life stress, and other physical and emotional problems contribute. Part of what determines who becomes addicted and who does not is the combination and timing of these factors.........
"‘Just Say No!’ may sound simple, but if it was simple, we would not have millions of children, adoles-cents and adults using drugs every day. For some, their biological and emotional attraction to drugs is so powerful that they cannot conceptualize the risks of self-medication. This is especially true for the person with ADD who may have an affinity for risky, stimulating experiences."
Theres alot more here including:
Putting Out Fires With Gasoline
Who Will Become Addicted?
Prevention and Early Intervention
Untreated ADD and Addiction Relapse
Treating Both ADD and Addictions
A Comprehensive Treatment Program
Stages of Recovery
Medication and Addiction
user.cybrzn.com/~kenyonck/add/adc.htm
Everyone is vulnerable to abusing any mind-altering substance to diminish the gut wrenching feelings that accompany ADD. There are a variety of reasons why one person becomes addicted and another does not. No single cause for addictions exists; rather, a combination of factors is usually involved. Genetic predisposition, neuro-chemistry, family history, trauma, life stress, and other physical and emotional problems contribute. Part of what determines who becomes addicted and who does not is the combination and timing of these factors.........
"‘Just Say No!’ may sound simple, but if it was simple, we would not have millions of children, adoles-cents and adults using drugs every day. For some, their biological and emotional attraction to drugs is so powerful that they cannot conceptualize the risks of self-medication. This is especially true for the person with ADD who may have an affinity for risky, stimulating experiences."
Theres alot more here including:
Putting Out Fires With Gasoline
Who Will Become Addicted?
Prevention and Early Intervention
Untreated ADD and Addiction Relapse
Treating Both ADD and Addictions
A Comprehensive Treatment Program
Stages of Recovery
Medication and Addiction
user.cybrzn.com/~kenyonck/add/adc.htm
