A doctor prescribed morphine as a sedative and pain killer to your cousin who had undergone a surgery. Even after recovery, he indiscriminately took the medicines and later craved for the same. What do you conclude about his condition? What measures will you suggest to him to overcome this problem? Briefly explain any two?
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The condition of that person is best defined by or defined as Drug Dependence
Drug dependence - is the tendency of the body to manifest a characteristic and unpleasant withdrawal syndrome if regular dose of drugs is abruptly discontinued / because of perceived benefits, drugs are frequently used repeatedly from which the person may not be able to get out.
Measures:
- Education and counseling - to face problems and stresses/ to channelize the energy into healthy pursuits like reading, music, yoga and other extracurricular activities
- Seeking help from parents for guiding him to discontinue it.
- to guide the person appropriately and immediately
- Seeking professional and medical help by some professional doctor.
– to help the person to get rid of the problem completely with sufficient efforts and will power