Addiction is a thing that people can 't control over or stop from what they are doing and can affect a person 's mind. Those with addictions are unable to control …show more content…
All addictions have the capacity to induce feelings of shame and guilt, a sense of hopelessness, and feelings of failure. In addition, anxiety and depression are common causes among those with substance and behavioural addictions. Some of the signs and symptoms of addiction includes: increased alertness, energy or aggression; rapid or rambling speech; behaviour changes or aggression; etc. The causes of addiction are not fully understood because the word addiction is used in different ways. There are no specific causes of any addiction aside from use of a substance or activity, and there is no way to predict who will become dependent on use. Like people who are obsessed of using drugs, gambling, or shopping are nearly always in reaction to being emotionally stressed, whether or not they have a physical addiction. But regularly, the cause of addiction is unresolved emotional trauma. When trauma are not resolved they leave behind a violently, uncontrollably pain that has unprocessed feelings in the unconscious. These feelings are never content to remain silent and instead clamour for …show more content…
Those who have an addiction can be treated to behavioural therapy and counselling which are important elements of treatment. Other ways to treat addicted patients includes: cognitive behavioural which is often used to help patients identify, avoid, and cope with situations in which they are most likely to misuse drugs or activities; motivational interviewing which is used to to remind people of their values; family therapy which help patient have a supportive environment and improve functioning family; and rehabilitation programs which are often needed to help patients regain their life back. Treating any kind of addictions is recognize to not only know how it works psychologically, but to know that its cause is not simply a search for pleasure and that addiction has nothing to do with one 's morality or strength of character.
In summary, addiction can happen to anyone and in any various ways. People can 't control their addiction because addiction are generally caused by a combination of physical, mental, circumstantial and emotional factors. Addictions can happen in numerous ways, but the most common addictions are alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gambling, shopping, sex, food, video games, the internet and the addiction to work. Treating addictions is possible, but is not curable fast. It takes time for an addiction to suppress, depending on the type of addiction and counselling for the addicted