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Alyssa R

SYG 2010, Alcohol, Drugs

 Alcohol and drugs are a mix of evil in this world. When you have a family member who you lost to addiction, you can see firsthand how it changes someone, and not in a good way. Drugs rewire the brain and become addictive so fast that you won't even be able to tell when the addiction starts.

            Alcohol feels great in the moment, but never the next day. It has high sugar and alcohol levels, which are not good for the body. It can alter your entire personality and drive you to the brink of insanity. Also, drinking too much can lead to blacking out and not even remembering your activity.

2. Sociological perspectives, functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism are all affected when a person is not in their normal state of mind It can be fine to have a few drinks, but not knowing what is happening. Interactions and reasonable thinking are all different when someone is not sober or high on drugs. In some cases, it.

Long-Term Effects of Drug and Alcohol Addiction

3. Marijuana during pregnancy is a huge risk for you and your baby. It can lead to long term birth defects that can catch up in their life. “Whether smoked, eaten in food (edibles), or vaped, marijuana is stronger than ever before, which makes use during pregnancy especially risky for a developing baby’s health. Marijuana contains nearly 500 chemicals, including the mind-altering compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). These chemicals can pass through a woman’s placenta to her baby during pregnancy”.

Marijuana During Pregnancy - Know the Risks (Weed, Cannabis, THC) | SAMHSA

4. The Haven Detox offers many options for recovering drug addicts to come to a clean slate. Along with mentorship they also offer therapy. “Treatment here goes beyond just stopping the drugs or alcohol to diagnose and properly treat the underlying issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma too”.

Substance Use Treatment & Therapy | Alcohol, Opioid & Stimulant Recovery | The Haven Detox

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