{"id":45977,"date":"2022-05-11T06:00:05","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T04:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/saying-no-to-drugs-detox-treatment\/"},"modified":"2022-05-11T06:00:05","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T04:00:05","slug":"saying-no-to-drugs-detox-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/en\/saying-no-to-drugs-detox-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Saying NO to drugs: detox treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learning to say no to drugs<\/strong> can be achieved with a detox treatment<\/strong><\/a>. Taking the step to start treatment will mark the beginning of recovery from the chronic disease of addiction. It is the first step towards proper rehabilitation. According to the latest 2021 World Drug Report published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), around 275 million people<\/strong> worldwide have used some drug in the past year. <\/p>\n

The very high number of users highlights the urgent need to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs and the need for people themselves to have the knowledge to know how to act in a situation where they have to refuse to use psychoactive substances. At CCAdicciones<\/strong><\/a>, we have professionals who are experts in addictions and who will teach patients to learn to say no to drugs and build a new life based on healthy habits.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

How to say no to drugs?<\/h2>\n

5 tips to learn to say NO to drugs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Learning to say no to drugs can be achieved with a detox treatment, but there are some recommendations to follow that will help you live drug-free. At CCAdicciones we offer you 5 tips: <\/p>\n

1. Avoid situations that may be linked to drug use.<\/h4>\n

Either because you are certain there will be substances, or because you mentally associate a situation with drug use. The place, the company and the time are associated with the act of using drugs. The best thing is to avoid outright any situation that could be tempting and trigger cravings to use. <\/p>\n

2. Say no out loud<\/h4>\n

Saying no can be difficult, especially if you do not usually say this word very often. This difficulty applies to all areas of a person\u2019s life, but when we talk about addictions it is even more complex to say it. You may be unable to refuse drugs when someone offers them, so that even if you want to, you cannot, and you end up giving in because you are unable to express a refusal. That is why, to get used to this monosyllable, it is best to practise: alone, in front of the mirror, imagining a situation that poses a danger and saying no: <No, I don\u2019t want to, thank you>, <No, I\u2019m not going to use>… That way, when you are in a real situation where you need to say no, it will be much easier. <\/p>\n

3. Be firm in your attitude<\/h4>\n

Give answers that leave no room for doubt and avoid staying silent when you have the chance to use, so as not to leave any door open. Feel confident in the decision you have made to live a life away from drug dependence. <\/p>\n

4. Put yourself first<\/h4>\n

Always keep in mind the decision not to use, putting it ahead of any opinion, pressure or criticism. Sometimes, drug use or relapses can occur due to social pressure, because nobody is obliged to do anything. You are always the most important person. <\/p>\n

5. Seek a healthy environment<\/h4>\n

To avoid having to say no to addictions as much as possible, the ideal is to belong to an environment that is not marked by addictions. Surround yourself with people with good habits who live a healthy life. <\/p>\n

Reasons to say NO to drugs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are many reasons to say no to drugs. Addiction will mark a person\u2019s life forever<\/strong>, and even the serious consequences of use can destroy a person\u2019s life forever. Although it may seem obvious, it is always good to remember the reasons to stay away from drugs. Keeping in mind everything you could lose because of an addiction will help you maintain a drug-free philosophy of life. <\/p>\n

The moment you try a drug for the first time, there is already the risk of addiction.<\/strong> Nobody knows for certain that they are out of danger. With just a couple of uses, an addiction can already develop. If a strong dependence develops, the person will no longer be in control of their life, and the drug they have become addicted to will take centre stage, because everything will revolve around it. <\/p>\n

The most obvious effect drugs have is damage to users\u2019 health<\/strong>, as it worsens considerably. It can lead to the onset of illnesses and cause irreversible brain damage. In addition, it will increase the chances of developing a mental health problem and behavioural changes. Bad mood, increased aggression and irritability, depression or anxiety are some of them. <\/p>\n

On an economic level,<\/strong> it will also cause problems due to the large amount of money spent to acquire the substance to which dependence has developed. It can completely ruin the person and cause legal problems, for example, due to petty theft committed to get money. Drug use will cause poor performance at work and in education<\/strong> because it will reduce the ability to concentrate and the person in question will not be at full mental capacity. <\/p>\n

Addiction is a disease that not only affects the addict, but goes beyond that and has a direct impact on that person\u2019s environment<\/strong>. The relationship with their closest social circle generally deteriorates. Bonds worsen because confrontations with family, friends or a partner are constant and living together becomes unbearable. <\/p>\n

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