What is De-Addiction?
Addiction or De-Addiction is a physical and psychological ineptitude to stop the intake of a chemical, activity, drug, or substance, even though it is causing mental and physical harm. It is a compulsive need of the body to get the intake of any substance, which can potentially harm or affect the body in the wrong way. Other than the dependence on substances such as heroin or cocaine, the term addiction does depend on various other things. A person who cannot stop the intake of a particular drug has a substance dependence. Some addictions also involve incompetence to stop participating in activities, such as gambling, eating, exercising, or working. In such circumstances, a person develops a behavioral addiction.
Damages caused due to addiction
Addiction or De-Addiction is a physical and psychological ineptitude to stop the intake of a chemical, activity, drug, or substance, even though it is causing mental and physical harm. It is a compulsive need of the body to get the intake of any substance, which can potentially harm or affect the body in the wrong way. Other than the dependence on substances such as heroin or cocaine, the term addiction does depend on various other things. A person who cannot stop the intake of a particular drug has a substance dependence. Some addictions also involve incompetence to stop participating in activities, such as gambling, eating, exercising, or working. In such circumstances, a person develops a behavioral addiction.
Types Of Addictions
There are various types of addictions and addictive substances today but the major categories of addictions are as follows:
- Chemical Addiction
- Behavioural Addiction
This type of addiction involves the use of addictive substances. These addictive substances disrupt the functioning of normal brain.
This refer to addiction that involves compulsive behaviors.These are persistent repeated behaviour that one carry out even if they don’t offer any real benefit.
Symptoms of Addiction
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seeking drugs in an unusual manner
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disorderly engaging in harmful levels of habit-forming behavior
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losing interest in physical or psychological activities
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relationship difficulties, which often include whipping out at people who notice the dependency
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Inability to stop using the drug, though it may be causing health problems or personal problems
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hiding substances or behaviours and practicing secrecy, in this case by refusing to confer injuries that took place under the influence of the substance noticeable
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changes in physical appearance, including a remarkable decline of hygiene of the addicted person.
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Increased risk-taking, both to acquire the harmful substance or activity.
