Awareness

Awareness

“I want to understand, prevent, and change the way we view addiction.”

Why Is It Important to Talk About Addiction?

Myths and stigma: Many ideas about addiction are based on prejudice. Understanding the reality helps us look at each person with greater empathy.

The impact of stigma: Judging or labeling someone can make them more afraid to ask for help. Listening and understanding can open a door.

An addiction does not define a person. Behind every story is someone who deserves to be heard and supported.

Addiction and young people: Knowing the factors that can influence substance use can help people make more informed and conscious decisions.

Prevention: Information, communication, and support can be important tools for preventing problematic substance use.

-Learn about substances

Talking openly about addiction allows us to educate, prevent addiction, and replace prejudice with understanding.

Amphetamines: They are stimulants that can affect sleep, mood, and cardiovascular health. They can become a problem when they begin to affect health, relationships, or daily life.

Opioids: They can relieve pain but can also cause dependence and increase the risk of overdose. They become a problem when there is a loss of control over use or when use continues despite its consequences.

Cannabis (marihuana):

It can affect memory, attention, coordination, and perception. It can become a problem when it begins to interfere with school, relationships, responsibilities, or well-being.

Ecstasy (MDMA):It can alter emotions and perception, as well as cause physical and psychological risks. It can become a problem when it affects health, daily life, or control over use.

Cocaine: It is a stimulant that can affect the heart, mental health, and cause dependence. It becomes problematic when a person loses control over their use or continues despite negative consequences.