Addiction

Substance addiction (chemical dependency) is a medical disease and when left untreated is fatal. In the United States alone, over 400,000 people die annually of this disease. This is greater than the total deaths caused by lung cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer all together.

The disease has two components:

• Genetic/biochemical
• Environmental

The disease can not be cured. Fortunately, it can be put into complete remission. The three main diagnostic symptoms of the disease are:

• Tolerance to the specific substance
• Withdrawal symptoms
• Repeated use of the substance, even though there are serious and adverse social/relationship issues, health issues, and legal issues.

Substances associated with addiction, even though vastly different, have a "common denominator" effect on neurotransmitters and neuroreceptors. These substances include alcohol, opiates, marijuana (THC), cocaine, sedatives, stimulants, hallucinogens, designer drugs, and inhalants. Specifically, opiate addiction is rapidly increasing throughout the United States. It affects individuals of all ages and from all "walks" of life. It knows no boundaries. Opiate addiction is becoming more and more common among adolescents and young adults. Opiate addiction is a difficult medical problem because of the short addiction cycle and the prolonged length of withdrawal symptoms. Fortunately, effective treatment is available to all individuals who are affected by the disease of addiction.

Contact us at 1-888-OPIATE-1 or email info@dornetwork.com to learn more and schedule an appointment.