20. Detoxification (\"Detox\") from most drugs can be accomplished at home, and

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20. Detoxification ("Detox") from most drugs can be accomplished at home, and it only takes a few days for 21. Self-help groups (e.g., AA) are led by licensed professionals and involve a commitment to also 22. One controversial treatment option involves prescription medication that reduces cravings and the drugs to be completely removed from the user's body. individual therapy sessions. withdrawal symptoms, as well as some that make a person physically ill when they ingest the drug for which they are being treated (e.g., alcohol). 23. The majority of kids who experiment with a drug are likely to become addicted to it.

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False. Detoxification at home could be deadly as the individual experiences withdrawal symptoms People at home may not be equipped to deal with the withdrawal symptoms such as violence, psychosis, self harm etc effectively False Self Help groups are not led by professionals There is no commitment to attend individual therapy session Self Help Groups work on the deep sense of belongingness among people suffering from a particular addiction There is no membership requirement other than - wants to recover True There are drugs available to treat substance abuse For example. Disulfiram (Antabuse) Designed to provide users with unpleasant effects when they drink alcohol True Teens are more experimental than adults and willing to try new things with friends Genetic makeup and environment determine how rapidly the addiction will form Drugs alter the brain's capacity to make dopamine and some drugs destroy neurons - hence, making it highly addictive.

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