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Drug abuse is defined as the use of drugs in excessive amounts or availing of drugs for other purposes other than those which they are normally intended for. Addiction to drugs is actually a physical as well as a psychological dependence.
All kinds and types of drugs can be abused. These include prescription medicines like painkillers and tranquilizers, illegal drugs likes cannabis and heroin, and over-the-counter drugs like herbal concoctions and cough syrups.
Some speculations have been made to prove that there are just some people who are susceptible to grow addicted to drugs. Now some research are being conducted to check whether some genes are responsible for drug addiction.
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners are known to utilize efficient herbal remedies helpful for those suffering from drug addiction. Moxibustion or the slow burning of special cones over the body is a famous treatment method used. The burning of mug-wort or Artemesia vulgaris is said to strengthen and stimulate energy in the body.
Among the various herbs that are proven to be effective and efficient in being able to keep the urge to abuse drugs and controlling themselves and not crave for addictive drugs are the following:
* Ashwagandha or Withania somnifera. The Indian ginseng has tonic, sedative, anti aging and anti-inflammatory properties. Because of its effect to make a person feel grounded, the herb is an effective medium to prevent a person from going into a relapse. The herb has no known contraindications and toxicity.
* Kava or Piper methysticum. Kava is a sleep inducer, an analgesic, a potent anti-anxiety herb, and a mild sedative all rolled into one. Clinical studies have shown that the herb is effective for those recovering patients who are suffering from depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, and restlessness. The herb is also known to help ease withdrawal from Valium and other benzodiazepine drugs.
* Oats or Arena sativa. An effective nerving tonic, oats are helpful in restoring the normal function of a damaged nervous system. They are also known as efficient anti-depressants that have a calming effect and keep one from getting easily exhausted or depressed.
* Passion flower. The passion herb is normally taken as a tea and works like a depressant.
* Homeopathic Opium. This herb is normally taken when one feels a little dizzy or afloat and also to prevent one from feeling to hyperactive.
* Skullcap. Taken as a tea or in a tincture, this herbal concoction is effective in calming nervous headaches and stressed nerves.
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