Addictions
What Is Addiction? Definition, Types, and Stages
Addiction is a strong and uncontrollable urge to keep using a substance or engage in a behavior, even when it causes harm or negative consequences. It involves being unable to stop or control the behavior, despite wanting to. Addiction encompasses both substance use disorders (like drug and alcohol addiction) and behavioral addictions (such as gambling…
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May 3, 2024
What Are The Effects of Addiction? Mind, Body, and Relationships
According to the publication by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), titled Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction, the impact of drug addiction can be far-reaching, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, HIV/AIDS, lung disease, and many more. These effects are mostly classified into mental (mind), physical (body), and social (relationships). Addiction alters the…
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May 3, 2024
Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
Drug and alcohol withdrawal is the physical and mental symptoms that occur when a person stops or significantly reduces their use of drugs or alcohol. Withdrawals are common and unavoidable as long as your body and brain have developed a dependence on drugs or alcohol. However, they can be properly managed by medical experts. The…
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May 3, 2024
What Are The Causes of Addiction? Biological, Environmental And Situational
Addiction is a complex condition where an individual becomes compulsively dependent on a substance or behavior. Addiction often leads to negative consequences and difficulty in stopping or controlling the behavior. It involves a powerful and disruptive cycle that hijacks the brain’s reward system, driving relentless pursuit despite adverse outcomes. Biological factors like genetics play a…
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May 3, 2024
What Are The Signs And Symptoms of Addiction? Early And Late Stages
Addiction, in simple terms, is a condition where a person becomes intensely attached to a substance or behavior, to the point where it begins to control their thoughts, actions, and daily life. It involves a loss of control, leading to compulsive engagement despite negative consequences, and can have significant impacts on physical and mental health,…
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May 3, 2024
Cocaine Addiction: Definition, Signs, Causes, Effect, and Treatment
Cocaine addiction is characterized by increased energy, euphoria, paranoia, and financial problems. Causes include genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and social influences. Effects include physical health deterioration, mental health disorders, relationship strains, financial ruin, and legal issues. Seek professional help for addiction recovery. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) in the…
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June 14, 2024
Alcohol Addiction: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Effect, Treatment and Recovery
According to the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), approximately 29.5 million people aged 12 and older (10.5% in this age group) had AUD in the past year. Alcohol addiction is primarily caused by a combination of a person's genes, life experiences, and the way their brain responds to alcohol over time.…
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June 14, 2024
Heroin Addiction: Definition Symptoms, Causes, Effect, Treatment and Prevention
Heroin is an extremely potent and addictive opioid drug that has devastating effects on individuals and communities. Heroin addiction develops when someone becomes dependent on the drug, experiencing intense cravings and withdrawal symptoms when they stop using. The 2021 NSDUH Annual National Report revealed that approximately 0.4% of people aged 12 or older in the…
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June 14, 2024
Fentanyl Addiction: Symptoms, Causes, Risk, Treatment and Prevention
Fentanyl addiction is a severe form of substance use disorder characterized by compulsive use of fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid. This addiction leads to both physical and psychological dependence, resulting in withdrawal symptoms and an overwhelming urge to use the drug despite harmful consequences. According to the DEA, overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids, primarily illicitly…
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June 14, 2024
Xanax Addiction: Symptom, Causes, Effect and Treatment
Xanax has become one of the very common drugs of abuse and cause of addiction in recent times among the young and old. According to research by Maust, et al (2019), titled Benzodiazepine Use and Misuse Among Adults in the United States, misuse of Xanax accounted for 17.2% of overall use, and misuse of Xanax…
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June 14, 2024
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