07/08/2022
Often people try to replace one drug with another, or instead of using drugs, they begin to abuse alcohol. This leads to the development of polydrug addiction, which further complicates the process of treatment in a rehabilitation center.
At home, drug addicts sometimes try to quit using drugs, replacing hard drugs with pharmacy drugs or alcohol, mistakenly believing that this will help them survive the withdrawal syndrome ("cold turkey" slang. phrase). But instead of getting rid of one addiction, they acquire others. And in this case, the consequences for the human body and psyche can be unpredictable. The withdrawal syndrome is much more difficult than with the use of a certain drug, and requires the timely intervention of specialists to provide qualified assistance.
