What is "addiction"?
Addiction is defined as dependence on a specific drug or engaging in a habit despite the fact that it causes psychological and physical harm. The need for reliance on the substance is so strong that it causes behavioral modifications in an individual. When our need for something becomes so severe that it begins to impact our overall well-being negatively, it can lead to the development of substance use and substance abuse disorders. Addiction can lead to various negative consequences which impact not only you but the people around you too. If necessary, you might consider online psychiatric consultation from the best psychiatrist in India to make the necessary intervention or through proper online counselling from top psychologist in India to combat this addiction.
Types of addiction
1. Chemical Addiction- (Use of Substances)
- Heroin,
- Opium,
- Cannabis,
- Tobacco,
- Cocaine,
- Alcohol
2. Behavioral Addiction -
An individual with this sort of addiction engages in compulsive behavior that rewards them. Some of the behavioral addictions are-
- Shopping,
- Exercise,
- Sex,
- TV,
- Social media.
Signs & Symptoms
Aggression
Extreme dependence
Poor Appetite
Poor performance
Poor sleep
Strained relationships
Myths & Facts
Issues and challenges
Faced by- The person-
- Isolation
- Guilt & Shame
- Developing new coping strategies
- Facing trauma and shame without alcohol or drug,
- Building a new relationship and rearing the old,
- Overcoming relapse
- Finding meaning or purpose in life.
- Other mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, etc.
- Daily Arguments
- Trust Issues
- Marital Conflict
- Domestic Violence
- Neglect
- Legal Conflicts"
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