Addiction implies dependence.
From the Latin addictĭo , addiction is the habit that dominates a person's will . It is about dependence on a substance, an activity or a relationship . For example: "The actor had to check into a specialized clinic to treat his drug addiction," "I lost many years of my career because of my addiction," "I'm worried: I think my son has an Internet addiction."
Addictions control the thoughts and behaviors of people, who only want to get or do the desired thing. To satisfy this desire , addicts can commit crimes, distance themselves from their loved ones and put their own integrity at risk, as they lose track of reality.
From habit to addiction
It is important to distinguish between a consumer habit and an addiction. A person who has the habit of drinking one glass of wine a day is not addicted; On the other hand, the individual who feels the need to drink every day and cannot stop suffers from an addiction.
Addiction, therefore, has serious consequences on the daily lives of addicts. An addiction can cause health problems, damage to human relationships, problems at work, etc.
Smoking is an addiction that causes thousands of deaths a year.
Symptoms to consider
There are various symptoms that make it clear that a person in question is under the influence of an addiction. Specifically, among the most significant are the following:
• Loss of interest in hobbies or activities that were very important before.
• Changes in weight.
• Sudden alterations in mood.
• Irritability.
• Anger and nervousness of the addict when someone tells him that he is one.
• Weakness and difficulty falling asleep.
• Symptoms of anxiety, stress or depression .
Recovery from addiction
In any of the existing types of addiction, the fundamental thing is that the person who wants to achieve recovery follows the following advice:
• You must openly tell your partner, family or friends that you intend to leave that situation.
• You should ask the people around you to help you and be by your side when you need it.
• It is essential that you be clear that you should stop going to places where you can come back into contact with what has caused that addiction.
• It is also essential that you be aware that by having this addiction you are not a bad person but simply sick.
All this without forgetting, of course, that the addict must be clear that the recovery process is very long, that he will have to have the problem under control throughout his life and that he must have expert and professional help to achieve his goal. . It is also essential that you are motivated and willing to fight to recover the life you previously had.
Drugs, alcohol, tobacco and gambling
Drug addiction or drug dependence is addiction to drugs and involves an unsuccessful effort to stop consumption (which is increasing), a reduction in daily activities due to taking the drug, and suffering from a withdrawal syndrome when stopped. stop consumption.
Alcoholism , smoking and gambling are other addictions with serious consequences for individuals.