5 Stages Of Addiction

In the past, we all have come into contact with someone who carries an addiction with them. Whether it’s drugs, food, alcohol, gambling, or even their phone. We have noticed the routine of an addict, as their habits become a mandatory part of their day. Some people may even be hesitant to speak to an addict. They believe that they are incapable of any normal life, as they may be lacking morals and self discipline, while also not caring for anyone besides themselves. When addiction became a concept of a disease, it seemed like more people had sympathized, and wanted to help those who are struggling with addiction. Addicts turn to certain things to cover up an emotional bond they are missing, when they find this bond it replaces the old desire and satisfies their emotional feelings of emptiness. When addicts are first feeling empty, they are mentally searching for someone or something to fix this sense of emptiness, this is the first …show more content…
The same way someone else may bond with an animal, is the way an addict will bond with a fix. The second stage of addiction is using the new found fix for pleasure. At this point, the addicts will run into a few consequences of their addictions, but will continue to use and also gain a new tolerance for this fix. During stage three, their fix is now becoming the problem. Addicts will lose their sense of control and will not be able to function physically or mentally without the satisfaction from the fix. Their feelings may also become numb, almost like the addiction has taken over their brain. The last stage of addiction, is using the fix to completely hide from society. At this stage, they will experience severe psychological effects, such as blackouts and physical sickness. The addicts will continue to use the fix in order to isolate themselves from