The
Downward Spiral
The
Cycle of Addiction is seemingly never ending. It seems to constrict
this mortal coil relentlessly. It appears to be unstoppable. In
1996 the NHSDA* reported that an estimated 13.0 million Americans
were currently using illicit drugs. It seems to be a problem that
has seeped into every facet of the American culture.
 Typically,
not one of us intends to become a drug addict or alcoholic. But,
often many of us do. Addicts do not set out to destroy themselves
and everyone and everything in their path. These things are an
effect of the cycle of addiction.
The addict lies
to everyone, things start missing around the house, the dishonesty
conveyed is proportionate to the severity of the addiction, but
these things are all apparent to the person living with an addict
in their life. Our experiences show that the drug addict or alcoholic
is usually an intelligent and most often creative person with much
hope for the future, which only adds to the calamity of their downfall.
As the addict slips down the spiral, their loved ones try to deny
the problem exists, sometimes for years. This is a part of the
vicious cycle of addiction.
The person usually
enters into this dangerous affliction because they attempt to compensate
for some personal deficiency or life situation. They are depressed,
unhappy or incapable of dealing with their life situations. It
could be as simple as the rejection of a significant other, the
loss of a loved one, or as complex as a major life crisis. This
causes the person to seek "help" in the form of drugs
or alcohol. Thus, the cycle of addiction begins.
Drugs are essentially
a pain-killer. They avert emotional and physical
pain providing the user with a temporary and illusionary escape
from life. When a person is unable to cope with some aspect of
their reality and is introduced to drugs they feel they have perhaps
solved the problem itself.
The more a person
uses drugs or alcohol, the more inflated the problem becomes. More
problems are created by their use. This becomes the center of their
focus. Soon enough the person feels the need to use consistently,
and will do anything to get high.
They are
now caught in the cycle. The person begins to display the physiological
symptoms of addiction. They become difficult to communicate with,
withdrawn and begin to exhibit the strange behaviorism associated
with addiction.
The more the
person uses to counter this effect, the larger the burden of his
guilt becomes. This results in a discontented, depressed, and desperate
individual.
Their
use begins to affect their personal relationships, their job, their
bank account, and anything of previous value to the addict. Now
the person's entire focus becomes centered on getting, using and
getting more drugs, regardless of the cost. They sacrifice everything
to avoid the pain of withdrawal.
*National
Household Survey on Drug Abuse
Ending
the Cycle
In
addition to our Rehabilitation Services, the staff at Narconon
understand that many addicts come into treatment with family and
legal issues. We feel one of the best things we can do is to assist
the recovering individual with these problems. This way, when the
student leaves the Narconon program, they can immediately begin
living a "New Life".
We
offer students help getting to and from Court appointments and
liaison services for those on parole or probation, including random
Urinalysis screening. For those looking to get released from jail
or prison to our facility we can also coordinate with Attorneys
and Judges to assist with those needs.
And
for those families dealing with difficult cases that might need
intervention and mediation assistance we have an Intervention Specialist
whom is available Nationwide.
We
understand the resultant effects of addiction and alcoholism and
are interested in helping at every level of recovery for our clientele.
Please contact
us now. End the Downward Spiral and find your Way to Happiness
Today.
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