DRUGS

The chance of becoming dependent on drugs is similar to the chance of becoming dependent on alcohol. If someone is dependent on drugs they may experience a difficulty controlling their use or spending a lot of time involved in drug use and less time on other things in life. Various things influence how a certain person is affected by the drugs they take. Some of these things include:

·        Your size, height and weight

·        Whether you have eaten

·        Whether other drugs have been taken

·        The way the drug is taken

·        The environment where you are taking it

Some users of drugs experience what is known as a ‘Come Down’. It is also referred to sometimes as ‘Crashing’.  This experience can be triggered by numerous different drugs and some people seem more susceptible to this happening. The users will experience a dramatic worsening of mood as the peak effects wear off. This is caused by both physiological and psychological factors.

Physiologically, all the chemicals in the drugs that make you happy and full or energy, have been absorbed or used up by the brain and this makes you feel sad, scared, annoyed and exhausted.

Psychologically, you feel sad because you are coming down from an experience and don’t want the feelings to go. Due to this some users find themselves re-dosing in order to put off the come down.

Further Information

·        DRUGS.IE online drug test  www.drugs.ie  Phone 1800 459 459

·        Drugs HIV Helpline Phone 1890 459 459

·        Narcotic Anonymous www.na-Ireland.org Phone 01 672 8000

Dual Diagnosis support for a person who suffers from a substance misuse problem and another mental health problem. To access support email info@dualdiagnosis.ie