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Addiction and Dealing with Addiction

Addiction and Dealing with Addiction

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The video to the text - addiction and addiction management

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Addiction means a compulsive dependence on certain substances, but also behaviors or activities. Those who are addicted are in dire need of help.

Addictions are widespread. Especially people in challenging situations tend to get addicted. So the tension between family and career can sometimes be the trigger for an addiction.

Reasons for the emergence of an addiction

  • Search for relaxation
  • Distraction from problems
  • Physical or nervous overload
  • Possibilities for switching off
  • Way to increase performance
  • Combat physical or nervous symptoms

Addiction can develop people to quite different things. There are substance-related addictions such as those to alcohol, medicines, cigarettes or cocaine. A distinction is made between legally and illegally available drugs. In addition, there are non-substance addictions. The best known addictions of this kind are gambling addiction, shopping addiction or sex addiction.

Most addictions are now officially recognized. An addict can therefore seek help accordingly. Acute effects of addiction are therefore recognized as reasons for sick leave, medical treatment, hospitalization, and therapy.

In Germany, there are also a wide range of help and counselling services for addicts and their relatives and friends, independent of medical care. Such services are also available especially for employees and employers who are directly or indirectly involved in addiction disorders. These range from information portals on the Internet and professional aid organisations to self-help groups run directly by those affected.

It is always very important to realise that in very rare cases it is only possible to fight an addiction on one's own. Here it is highly recommended to go to a doctor, to seek medical and psychological care and to visit self-help groups, for example.

From the employee's point of view, it is also particularly important to communicate the addiction honestly to the employer and the health insurance company. Only in this case, for example, does protection against dismissal due to long-term illness apply.

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Questions and answers

How do I know if I have an addiction or addiction condition?

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An addiction problem often already exists, long before direct consequences such as withdrawal symptoms, physical / nervous symptoms or for example a personality change must be present. If you have the feeling that you for example need to consume a certain substance in order to regain your daily life, you may already have developed an addiction or a tendency to it.

Where can I find help if I am addicted to something?

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There is a central addiction counseling service in all major German cities and regions, operated by the city or a relief organization (e.g. Caritas). There you can first inform generally and anonymously. But you also get specific help and tips on possible medical and therapeutic measures. You will also get contact to local self-help groups there. The visit of an addiction counseling service should not be seen as a substitute for medical care.

How can I help an addicted person?

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The problem with an addiction is that the person concerned has to recognize his own problem. Except perhaps the expression of concern, little will help to the affected and make a difference. The offer of help certainly can be useful, but trying to impose this usually leads to a rejection or refusal attitude. Unfortunately, as an outsider, it is rarely possible to do more than give suggestions, expressing concern and asking about the possible problem. An exception is her, if the addict heads into acute health or personal danger. The best way to find out about options in such cases is with a local addiction counseling service.

What is co-dependency?

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Co-dependency is itself an addiction, it affects the people around an addicted person. Co-addicts try to help the sick person, protect him, warn, explain and justify the behaviour towards others. The main problem of co-dependency is that it makes life easier for the addict, and possibly worsens his addiction.

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Checklist

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Document

Addiction report of the town Dresden 2018

Overview of the current statistics and measures

City of Dresden - www.dresden.de

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Addiction Report of the City of Dresden 2018

Overview of current statistics and measures

City of Dresden - www.dresden.de

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Flyer addiction counselling of the city of Dresden

Overview of the search advice centres, their services and contact details

City of Dresden - www.dresden.de

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Helpful Links

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Healthy Saxony - A portal to healthy life by the SMS Saxony

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In its portal, the State of Saxony provides information on healthy Saxons throughout the spectrum about healthy living in Saxony. You will find information on the topics of energy, health promotion, health care, health economics and the veterinary industry.

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About addictions - Land Saxony

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On the platform of healthy Saxony, the land is much detailed information on the subject of addiction prevention. In addition you will receive essential contacts, links, videos and publications.

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About addiction counseling by the Saxon Ministry for Social Affairs

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The Saxon State Ministry of Social Affairs and Consumer Protection provides you with detailed information about addiction counseling and the possible handling of addiction.

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Addresses

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01805 313031 - Sucht- und Drogen Hotline

Sucht- und Drogen Notruf: 01805 313031

Dresden

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SMS - Sächsisches Ministerium für Soziales und Verbraucherschutz

Albertstraße 10

01097 Dresden

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Jugend- und Drogenberatung der Stadt Dresden

Richard-Wagner-Straße 17

01219 Dresden

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KISS (SG) Stadt Dresden

Ehrlichstraße 3

01067 Dresden

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GESOP gGmbH

Fetscherstraße 32 - 34

01307 Dresden

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Deutsche Hauptstelle für Suchtfragen e. V.

Westenwall 4

59065 Hamm

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ISIS gGmbHGemeinnützige Gesellschaft für Psychohygiene mbh

Emil-Ueberall-Straße 22

01159 Dresden

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Sächsische Landesstelle gegen die Suchtgefahren e. V.

Glacisstraße 26

01099 Dresden

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Sächsische Landesvereinigung für Gesundheitsförderung

Könneritzstraße 5

01067 Dresden

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Sächsisches Krankenhaus Arnsdorf

Hufelandstraße 15

01477 Arnsdorf

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Suchtberatungs- und Behandlungsstelle Mitte von Diakonisches Werk Stadtmission Dresden e. V.

Fetscherstraße 10

01307 Dresden

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Suchtberatungs- und Behandlungsstelle vom Caritasverband Dresden e.V

Görlitzer Straße 18

01099 Dresden

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SZL Suchtzentrum gGmbH Suchtberatungs- und Behandlungsstelle HORIZONT

Kesselsdorfer Straße 3

01159 Dresden

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Drug Scout - Drogenberatung

Demmeringstr. 32

04177 Leipzig

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Parental counselling for children and adolescents at risk of addiction

+49800 1110111

mail@elternberatung-sucht.de

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