Diagnosis
The diagnosis usually based on:
- Observation of the above symptoms.
- History, in most of the time with help from family or loved ones.
- Physical examination by a general practitioner, adictólogo or, occasionally, by a specialist in emergency.
- In some cases require toxicological testing (drug testing) to detect the presence of many substances in the body. Such studies may involve testing of urine (most common) or blood (more accurate).Prevention
It is very useful information campaigns to alert the public about the risks of drugs, snuff and alcohol, although its scope is sometimes limited.
Because of this, it is important that parents become informed on the subject and transmit their knowledge to their children about the danger posed by the use of addictive substances.
It has been shown that the combined efforts of parents and teachers to provide information to prevent drug use has a greater impact on students.
Many people began to use drugs because they do not know how to face adversity or of much tension, so that, in addition to constructive and instill ethical values ??in children (such as respect for oneself and the establishment of sincere friendships ), efforts should be good communication at home and help every member of the family to have high self-esteem and confidence.
If possible, avoid social trend suggesting that snuff and alcohol are substances that promote festive human coexistence.
The practice of sports or artistic activities contribute to the constructive management of emotions, so it is also very convenient.
The use of anxiolytic or hypnotic drugs should be under strict doctor’s prescription. Never be used at higher doses or time than ordered by the specialist.
The only way to prevent neonatal abstinence syndrome is to convince the mother to stop using drugs before conception or as soon as you are pregnant, and then subjected to medical therapy.