Al-Furqa'n Centre for Guidance and Counselling.

Al-Furqa'n Centre for Guidance and Counselling!!!
13, Shakri Ford, Park Road, Ebute-metta west, Mainland, Lagos.
ALCOHOLISM! ALCOHOLISM!! ALCOHOLISM!!!

Alcoholism is the term applied to the state of addiction to alcohol, as well as to the changes in health that results from excessive drinking. An 'alcoholic' has been defined as one whose dependence on alcohol has attained such a degree that it interferes with his health, his interpersonal relationships and his social and economic positions.
Alcoholism is the inability to control drinking due to both physical and emotional dependence on alcohol.
Alcohol is a depressant, and the depression of the higher centres of the brain renders the patient less aware of the environment, both internal and external.

What Can Lead to Alcoholism?!
1. Steady drinking over time.
2. Starting at an early age.
3. Family history.
4. Depression and other mental health problems.
5. History of trauma.
6. Social and cultural factors.
Symptoms of Alcoholism/Drug Addiction.
1. Impaired control over alcohol use.
2. Giving increasing priority to alcohol.
3. Unwanted physical or mental effects from drinking.
4. Spending a lot of time drinking.
5. Failing to fulfil major obligations at work, school or home due to repeated alcohol use.
6. Experiencing withdrawal symptoms such as sweating and shaking when you don't drink.
Alcoholism or drug addiction is a form of mental disorder that affects both brain and poor body coordination.
TREATMENTS!!!
1. Detoxification treatment.
2. Pharmacological treatment (medication)
3. Behavioral therapy (through professional counsellor).etc.
Examples OF ILLICIT DRUG MISUSED IN OUR SOCIETY!
1.Marijuana,
2. Codeine,
3. Co***ne,
4. Morphine,
5. Colorado,
6. Gum,
7. Arizona,
8. He**in, and so many others to be mentioned.
-withdrawal symptoms are very common among he**in addicts and they will go to any length, including criminal acts, to obtain money to feed their dangerous habits.
-Alcoholism can lead to permanent brain damage or even to death.
PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR NEIGHBOUR! ALCOHOLISM HAS RUINED MANY FAMILIES IN OUR SOCIETIES DUE TO LACK OF PROPER AWARENESS!
At Al-Furqa'n; we care!!!!!
Yusuf A. A. (M. Ed)
07038715943

*Al-Furqa'n Center for Guidance and Counseling!!!*
_Continuation on Depression_
*TREATMENTS FOR DEPRESSION!*
1. Participation in sports or hobby or taking a holiday.
2. Seeking help from family and friends.
3. Counselling i.e the depressed person should visit a professional counsellor or a psychologist for therapy.
4. Helping the depressed person to discover himself or herself to resil e the conflict that makes him or her to depend on another person.
5. Social skills training and assertiveness training are two techniques used to increase the personal effectiveness of depressed person.
6. Social reinforcement is also usesd to increase active and assertive behavior of depressed person.
7. Changing the negative thoughts of the depressed person about the self, about ongoing experience, and about the future.
*VULNERABILITY TO DEPRESSION*
Women seem to be rather more vulnerable to depression than men. About twice as many women as men are treated for depression.
Depression has nothing to do with age, race, or social class. It affects any individual at any stage in life in any social class, though, women are always more vulnerable than men.
*Contact the number below to know more about depression and how it can be treated 07038715943 (call or WhatsApp)*