Addiction is a common problem in some people you can see now a days.
addicted person is not having control over doing anything.
It always having a impact on life.
1 in 3 people is an addicted of some kind of substance. The most famous and serious addiction is gambling, drug and alcohol. addiction is considered a disease because it involves changes in brain structure and function that affect behaviour decision making and self Control.
So many people may try substance and never become addicted and they never try it again. While others become addicted.It happens because of the brain’s frontal lobes.
TWO TYPES OF addition:-
- Substance addiction
- Non-substance addiction/behavioral addiction
Non-substance:- • Gambling addiction • Coffee • Technology • Work • Food • Sex • Internet gaming disorder. • Gaming • Cell phone
Some stages of addiction are:-
- Meditation
- Regular
- Problem
- Dependency
CAUSES:-
- Genetics
- Mental health
- Environment:- environment also play a important role in a person responds to a substance.
Exposure to addictive substance, social pressure, lack of social support and poor coping skills they all contribute to the development of addiction.
How addiction effects you?
1. Mental health disorders
• Depression • Nervousness • Anxiety
2. Physical health problems a. Chronic illness • increase risk of diseases like
– Heart – Liver – respiratory
3. Emotional well-being
a. emotional instability b. difficulty managing stress c. blaming others for their problems or behavior d. increased sensitivity e. difficulty in identifying feelings
4. Relationships
a. conflict b. stress on relationship c. social isolation
5. Financial Impact
- increased expenses
- gambling
- employment issues
6. Legal Problems
- criminal charges
- legal consequences
SYMPTOMS:-
- Laziness
- Relationship difficulties
- Enable to control using a substance even it may be causing health problems
- Lack of energy
- Loss of control over usage or behaviour
- Losing interest in other things
- Inability to stop
- Secrecy
- Increase large amount of a substance
ADDICTION VS DEPENDENCE
People confuse about addiction and dependence both are difficult to understand.
It is important to distinguish between dependence and addiction.
A person can become dependent on a drug without being addicted.
“DEPENDENCE” It usually referring to a physical dependence on a substance. It is possible to have a physical dependence without being addicted.
“ADDICTION” It caused brain after continued substance abuse consistency use of substance become the main priority of the addict.
How to reduce addiction
- Seek support.
- Acknowledge the issue
- Set clear goals
- Identify triggers.
- Develop healthy habits
- Limit Access
- Consider professional help
- Practice mindfulness
- Be patient
Friends play an important role in addiction because some friends help us save ourselves from bad habits. If you think you are addicted then it is common if not normal you have probably moved into the contemplation stage many people decide to make changes for few people this is easy.
TREATMENT
Therapies:- 1. Medications:- Prescribed include methadone, buprenorphine, nicotine replacement therapies and naltrexone.
2. Psychotherapy:- Therapies that might be used including contingency management, family therapy and group therapy.
3. Medical services
4. self help
5. Support group:- Social support is necessary from friends and family. By joining a support group can be a great way to connect with other peoples with shared experience.
6. Hospitalization:- Some people need to be hospitalized in order to treat potentially serious complications while they detox from a substance.
https://kiviblog.com/climatis-flowerguide-to-growing-clematis-in-your-garden/