General introduction

In our Algerian society, like other societies in the world, the phenomenon of drug abuse has spread among various segments of society, and has caused the exacerbation of many social problems, such as crime and deviance. In the face of the development and spread of the drug scourge, and its arrival to various segments of society, it has become necessary to think about treating those addicted to it, to rid Their bodies and minds, and cleansing them of toxins that have become components of their vital cells. The treatment is based on reintegrating the addict into society so that he can return to it and become an active individual in it, where he is treated like a patient to whom medical, psychological, and social services are provided. The addict is not viewed as a criminal, and treatment varies. Its duration depends on the type of narcotic substance, and we point out here an important characteristic, which is that the body of the addicted individual each time requests a larger dose than the previous one, and searches for a stronger effect. Therefore, addicts gradually increase their use of it by increasing the amount of the dose, and by using stimulant drugs with a stronger effect, and this is what they take into account. Those in charge of treating drug addicts.