Addiction
Addiction results when a person ingests a substance (alcohol, cocaine, or nicotine, for example) or repeatedly takes part in an activity (gambling) that can be pleasurable, but the continued use of which becomes compulsive and interferes with everyday life. Common addictions include: -- Alcohol abuse -- Drug abuse -- Exercise abuse -- Pornography -- Gambling Classic symptoms of addiction include impaired control over substances/behavior, preoccupation with substance/behavior, continued use despite consequences, and denial. Behavior patterns and habits associated with addiction are commonly characterized by the pursuit of immediate gratification, coupled with negative long-term effects. Physiological dependence results when the body is unable to function normally in the absence of the substance or behavior. This state produces the conditions of tolerance and withdrawl. Tolerance is the result of the body requiring larger volumes of the substance or stimulus in order to achieve the original effects. Withdrawal is the physical and psychological symptoms experienced when the body no longer receives the substance in the same quantities it has become reliant upon.
Addiction
- 2. 1 Overview Addiction results when a person ingests a substance (alcohol, cocaine, or nicotine, for example) or repeatedly takes part in an activity (gambling) that can be pleasurable, but the continued use of
- 3. 2 Overview which becomes compulsive and interferes with everyday life. Common addictions include: -- Alcohol abuse -- Drug abuse -- Exercise abuse
- 4. 3 Overview -- Pornography -- Gambling Classic symptoms of addiction include impaired control over substances/behavior, preoccupation with substance/behavior, continued use despite consequences, and denial. Behavior
- 5. 4 Overview patterns and habits associated with addiction are commonly characterized by the pursuit of immediate gratification, coupled with negative long-term effects. Physiological dependence results when the body is unable to function normally in the absence of the substance or
- 6. 5 Overview behavior. This state produces the conditions of tolerance and withdrawl. Tolerance is the result of the body requiring larger volumes of the substance or stimulus in order to achieve the original effects.
- 7. 6 Overview Withdrawal is the physical and psychological symptoms experienced when the body no longer receives the substance in the same quantities it has become reliant upon.
- 8. 7 Addictive behavior **Why do some people become addicted, while others do not?** Nothing can predict whether or not a person will become addicted to drugs. But there are some risk factors for drug
- 9. 8 Addictive behavior **Why do some people become addicted, while addiction, including: **Biology** . Genes, gender, ethnicity, and the presence of other mental disorders may increase risk for drug abuse and addiction.
- 10. 9 Addictive behavior **Environment** . Peer pressure, physical and sexual abuse, stress, and family relationships can influence the course of drug abuse and addiction in a person's life.
- 11. 10 Addictive behavior **Development** . Although taking drugs at any age can lead to addiction, the earlier that drug use begins, the more likely it is to progress to more serious abuse.
- 12. 11 Useful resources available on Fitango We offer the following Actionplans: Track my addiction recovery Track my addiction You will also find additional information in the following topics:
- 13. 12 Useful resources available on Fitango Alcohol control Quit smoking Seeking help Relapse