What is Addiction? 

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Addiction is a medical condition described by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, despite adverse consequences. The two properties that characterize all addictive stimuli are that they are reinforcing. Addiction is the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is physically or psychologically habit forming, to the extent that cessation causes severe trauma. It consumes the addicts entire way of life to the point of hopelessness. 

Substance Abuse

​Utah holds the eighth highest drug overdose mortality rate in the United States. It’s this statistic that reminds us that the disease of addiction hits closer to home than most may think. Most importantly, it serves as a gentle reminder to those affected by the condition that seeking help is key to saving an addict’s life. When left to escalate, it’s the unfortunate truth that a battle with substance abuse often leads to the demise of its victim. The fight may seem self-manageable at first, but professional help is always the most effective course of action in bringing the disease’s progression to a halt. Should you or a loved one begin to show the first signs of addiction, seeking immediate help is critical. If you or a loved one needs help, call South Jordan Suboxone Recovery Center 24/7 at (801) 895-2950.
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Signs of Addiction 

  • ​More of the medication is being used than was prescribed.
  • It takes a larger dose to feel the same effects.
  • Doctor Hopping, going to more than one physician to get the same medication.
  • Taking medication from other people.
  • Searching through the medicine cabinets of friends and family.
  • Strange feelings when the medicine wears off. (Sweating, Shaking, Nausea, etc.)
  • A lot of time being spent thinking about the drug. How to get more. When to take it. The effects it gives.
  • Loss of interest in things that used to be enjoyable, loss of interest in hobbies.
  • Activities of Daily Living are becoming more and more difficult, bordering impossible. 
  • Borrowing or Stealing money to pay for the drug.
  • Being secretive of the drug use and hiding the effects from others. 
  • Trouble interacting and getting along with friends, family and coworkers. 
  • Changes in personality and behavior. 
  • Irritability.
  • Moodiness.
  • Lack of Motivation.
  • Lack of Personal Hygiene.
  • Changes in friends and activities. 

Signs of Withdrawal

  • Tension.
  • Anxiety and Panic Attacks.
  • Difficulty Concentrating.
  • Shakiness.
  • Short-term memory loss.
  • Irritability.
  • Flu like symptoms. 
  • Disturbed Sleep. 
  • Headache.
  • Sweating.
  • Muscle Pain and Weakness.
  • Clammy Skin.
  • Loss of Appetite.
  • Nightmares.
  • Dehydration.