Addiction involves craving for something intensely, the loss of control over its use, and continuing involvement with it despite adverse consequences. A
The word, "Addiction" is derived from a Latin term for 'enslaved by' or 'bound to.' Anyone who has struggled to overcome an addictionor has tried to help someone else to do so-understands why.
Addiction can also be called, substance use disorder (SUD), which is a complex condition in which there is the uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequences. People with SUD have an intense focus on using a certain substance(s) such as alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs, to the point where the person’s ability to function in day-to-day life becomes impaired. People keep using the substance even when they know it is causing or will cause problems. The most severe SUDs are sometimes called addictions only.

Some of the crucial symptoms of SUD
1.Continuing to use the substance despite knowing that a physical or psychological health issue was likely caused or worsened by the substance abuse.
2. Using the substance in large amounts or over a long period than intended.
3. Exhibiting withdrawal symptoms when not using the substance.
4. Stopping or decreasing social, work-related, or recreational activities due to substance use.
5. Having a strong urge to use the substance
6. Continuing to use the substance even when it causes interpersonal problems or makes them worse.
7. Continuing to use the substance even in situations that are risky or physically dangerous.

People can develop an addiction to: - 1. Alcohol
2. Marijuana
3. PCP, LSD, and other hallucinogens
4. Inhalants, such as paint thinners and glue
5. Opioid pain killers, such as codeine and oxycodone, heroin
6. Sedatives, hypnotics, and anxiolytics (medicines for anxiety such as tranquilizers)
7. Cocaine, methamphetamine, and other stimulants
8. Tobacco

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, people begin taking drugs for a variety of reasons, including:

1. To feel-good — Feeling of pleasure, “special” or "intoxication"
2. To feel better — Decrease stress, forget problems or feel numb
3. To do better — improve performance or thinking
4. Curiosity and peer pressure or experimenting.

In addition to substances, people can also develop an addiction to behaviours, such as gambling (gambling disorder).

The initial decision to take drugs is typically voluntary. But with continued use, one's ability to exert self-control can become seriously impaired. This impairment in self-control is the hallmark of addiction.

Symptoms of substance use disorder are grouped into four categories: -

1. Impaired control: A craving or strong urge to use the substance; desire or failed attempts to cut down or control substance use
2. Social problems: Substance use causes failure to complete major tasks at work, school, or home; social, work, or leisure activities are given up or cut back because of substance use
3. Risky use: Substance is used in risky settings; continued use despite known problems
4. Drug effects: Tolerance (need for larger amounts to get the same effect); withdrawal symptoms (different for each substance).

Many people experience substance use disorder along with another psychiatric disorder. Oftentimes, another psychiatric disorder precedes substance use disorder, or the use of a substance may trigger or worsen another psychiatric disorder.

Therefore, Hope Care helps you to find a solution to all of these problems. Thus, we treat our family on the following methods: -

1. Psychological Method- This may include behavioural or talk therapy and looks at emotional dysfunction or potentially harmful motivations as the main cause of SUD.
2. Medical Method- This requires medication to relieve symptoms and treatment by a physician. It emphasizes the physiological, biological, or genetic causes of SUD.
3. Sociocultural Method- This aims to alter the physical and social environment of a person with SUD to address possible deficiencies in that environment. It may include self-help or spiritual activities. Oftentimes, people who have personal experience with addiction and are in recovery themselves facilitate treatment.

Also, our institute follows 12 steps and a 12 traditions program for de-addictions. The team provides guidance and a helping hand to the family members of our patients through regular follow-ups during and after the completion of the program.

Thus, we hope that with our help, you will help those who are clutched into the spiral web of addiction to overcome this evil.

Hope Care HP is a Best Drug Rehabilitation and Counselling Centre for people suffering from substance abuse and other associated conditions. a residential program that encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual care and wellbeing, is offered to those seeking help for addiction. and associated conditions that occur due to drug abuse. Minimum 6 months or more, a residential program that encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual care and wellbeing, is offered to those seeking help for addiction. The care-giving team comprises trained specialists like Psychiatrists, counselors as well as experiential peer Counsellors. The Centre follows 12 steps and 12 traditions program for de-addictions. The team provides guidance and helping hand and to the family members of our patients through regular follow-ups during and after the completion of the program.
There are many institutes to choose from. But finding one that you can count on is a difficult task. Here are some of the reasons why you are making the best decision by choosing us.
We provide environment-friendly inverters which ensure the electricity supply does not get interrupted. To ensure hygiene we employ external people to undertake cleaning. However, we still expect patients to be responsible for their own belongings and hygiene.
On special days and festivals, food is ordered/made on-demand.
Entertainment activities are planned regularly with all indoor games, yoga/ meditation, and outdoor activities such as picnics, treks, music, and dance. Recovery has to be a happy and exciting journey and we ensure that we boost the morale of our patients through various co-curricular activities. We provide motivational classes through life-changing stories, experiences sharing by people who have overcome the addiction successfully. Real role models, to whom the patient/addict can relate provide much-needed insight into the road to recovery. Huge campus with spacious rooms and a big session hall for the use of patients/addicts. A place that provides them respite from the social, emotional, and family pressures. A place, which understands what they are going through and provides necessary aid. A place, where they can interact with people in a similar situation, who can show them a better way of living, motivate and guide them. A safe haven to help them relax, recuperate, and recover completely.