Addiction

Tips On How To Successfully Conquer Addiction By Ericka Lopez Sep 2, 2012 Dependency or addiction on a substance is a complicated condition. Abusers experience a higher feeling when they take drugs. When these addicts stop using the drug, withdrawal symptoms occur thus promoting the continued drug use to avoid the negative effects and maintain pleasure. The longer the addict uses drugs, the harder it is to stop addiction. They're so occupied with pleasure from the side effects of the drugs that…

Addiction takes on a broad range of symptoms, differing by the nature of the addictive substance. Our society, especially in New Mexico, faces a serious addiction epidemic with no fully functional solution in sight. At the Santa Fe Institute, I would like to examine how social dynamics interact with evolutionary and social psychological factors to influence addictive behavior and recovery. The entire project that I would like to pursue is likely too broad and multifaceted for a single summer,…

Sex addiction is a relatively new phenomenon in human history, some believe it is a legitimate disorder while other believe it is created by religious groups and conservatives out of mere disapproval and from high profile individuals who needed to justify their adultery. It can be hard for researchers to assess because unlike chemical dependencies, sex is a natural behavior, just like eating, sleeping and breathing. Studies have been done on sex addiction but no conclusions were reached(1). This…

Many songs these days relate to drug addiction or recovering addiction. Avalanche by Bring Me the Horizon is an example of a song addressing people having struggles of relapse. Oliver Sykes, the lead singer of the band, Bring Me the Horizon, had coped with drugs like Ketamine, a painkiller that helps with sore throats and vocal cords. He had gone to rehab for the painkillers since his then-fiancée, now wife told him to go and get better. The chorus represents him trying to figure out who he now…

According to Johann Hari on his talk in TEDx, addiction is caused by isolation. To come up with his conclusion, he met with different people from different parts of the world and shared an experiment done by Professor Bruce Alexander. In his experiment, he put a rat in a cage with two water bottles, one of which had drugs. The rat chose the one with drugs, but Professor Alexander realized that the cage was empty and this could have affected the results. When he included other aspects in the cage…

twenty-four-seven. This attachment can be widely referred to as “cellphone addiction”, but the term, “addiction” has a negative connotation that is mainly used to describe substance addictions. Therefore, an excess of cellphone use that leads to an attachment or dependence can be accurately described as an obsession; cellphone obsession has contributed to conflicts…

How to Break Free from the Chains of Addiction Addiction is a prison of the mind. More than one addict has tried more than one time to kick their habits and change their lives. The problem is, addiction is a multi-dimensional affliction that may require a unique approach, depending on the person. One thing that is shown time and time again is that having a support network is a key factor for ongoing success. While some people who are battling addiction can remain steadfast when they are placed…

the preponderance of damning evidence demonstrating the dangers and ill effects of addiction, one might question why anyone would allow themselves to fall prey to such a thing. There is no simple answer to this question; each person is a product of different circumstances and choices that have shaped their decisions and personality. Individuals have a wide variety of reasons or justifications for their addictions. Ultimately, however, it boils down to the conscious decisions an individual makes…

Episode 4) What biological risk factors does this person have toward addiction, if any? Digger and Anne’s biological factor toward addiction is that they’re both taking heroin together. What environmental risk factors does this person have toward addiction, if any? Digger and Anne stated that they take heroin to not feel any emotions and let the stress go away. What developmental risk factors does this person have toward addiction, if any? They both take heroin constantly and continued to do…

There are some behavioral addictions that are positive in the way that they can improve a person’s quality of life. Examples would be participating in an exercise routine habitually or brushing teeth every day. Although, majority of behavioral addictions are negative. As stated in the textbook, behavior addictions are often harmful and self-defeating. Individuals who have a behavioral addiction become consumed for many reasons. These behaviors could stem from trouble at home, not feeling…