Numerous studies have shown that there’s a strong correlation between substance abuse and violent behavior. Not everyone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol becomes violent. This is because people are different and these substances affect them differently. In this article, we will discuss what happens to your aggression after drug detox.
Addiction, Aggression, and Violence
However, some drugs –especially meth and cocaine are known to trigger violent behavior in those who use them. The same is true for other stimulant drugs. The reason for this is simple. Alcohol and drugs are known to cause changes in the brain that lead to a loss of self-control. As a result, an addict will have great difficulty controlling their emotions and may act rashly and impulsively.
Addicts also tend to use violence and aggression as a way to further their addiction. For instance, an addict may turn to mugging or robbery, sometimes with violence, to get money to purchase their drug of choice. Others may become aggressive when confronted with their addiction and asked to change or do something about it. This is a defense mechanism to avoid dealing with their addiction at that time.
On the other hand, some suppress their negative emotions such as anger or frustration. These people may turn to drugs or alcohol to seek an escape from these feelings, only to end up becoming aggressive and violent as these substances impair their self-control.
It is important to note that those who abuse drugs are not only aggressive toward others but also to themselves. There are plenty of documented cases where addicts get into fights or even attempt suicide as a result of their addiction.
Aggression Levels After Drug Detox
Because addiction is such a complex disease, those living with it are advised to seek professional help when detoxing from drug use. Addiction leads to dependency where the body becomes used to the drug to the point where it can’t function without it.
When this drug is withdrawn, it triggers a host of withdrawal symptoms including severe mood swings, anxiety, irritability, and insomnia. All these are unpleasant to go through and it’s not surprising that those in withdrawal can become aggressive. This is why detoxification should be done under professional supervision to ensure people don’t themselves or others.
Once the detox process is complete, and the drugs and toxins have been flushed out of the system, many of those in recovery become calmer and are ready to proceed to the next stages of the rehab process.
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