The lack of routine, the good weather or an increase in socialization are some of the factors and situations that make summer a time of the year in which the consumption of additive substances is higher than the rest of the year.
In fact, young Spaniards are in fourth place in terms of cannabis consumption in Europe, according to a report by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. At the same time, more than one and a half million people have a problem with alcohol addiction, and more than one hundred thousand have problems with cocaine.
Seasonality is a conditioning factor that influences addictions and the upsurge of relapses, especially in cases of cocaine and alcohol addiction.
Learn to identify the symptoms of cocaine and alcohol addiction.
An addiction is a disease that modulates and modifies the behavior and functioning of the brain. In fact, we speak of addiction when a substance takes too much prominence in a person’s life.
- Symptoms to identify alcohol addiction
- Not being able to stop drinking when you try. Withdrawal symptoms when trying to stop drinking. When drinking alcohol, the person loses control. To achieve drunkenness, each time must increase the dose. This is known as tolerance phenomenon.
- Life revolves around drinking alcohol. Most of his life is spent drinking, without managing to perform his tasks, worsening notably his personal relationships.
In the case of cocaine, immediately after the effects wear off, the user feels like using again to experience the state of euphoria. When a person stops using cocaine, he or she may feel an emptiness inside, with mood swings and a feeling of tiredness.
Overcoming addictions in summer
While the summer season is a time when substance use increases, it is also a good time to stop addiction and go to an addiction center. In fact, a good number of people take advantage of the vacations to put themselves in the hands of professionals and overcome their addiction, since the ‘break’ or hiatus can be done without putting at risk the responsibilities or commitments are altered.
In fact, one of the treatment options offered at Triora is that of an inpatient stay for a few weeks and then continue the recovery by coming to the clinic or videoconferencing with the patient.
For more information, consult a specialist in Psychiatry.