Additions

Addictions and its symptoms, causes and treatment.

Addiction is not only included physical thing they consume, such as drugs or alcohol but may include virtually anything, such as abstract things as gambling to seemingly harmless products, such as chocolate. In other words, addiction may refer to a substance dependence (Drugs) or behavioral addiction (Gambling and Internet).

People with an addiction don’t have control over what they do, take or use. Their addiction may reach a point at which it’s harmful.

A habit may develop into an addiction:

Many of us can use substances or become engaged in activities without any significant problems. Some people, however, may experience damaging psychological or physical effects when their habit becomes an addiction.

Addictions and Habits:

With a habit you are in control of your choices, with and addiction you can’t control your choices.

Addiction: Physical or Psychological component; the person is unable to control the aspects of the addiction without help because of the mental or physical conditions involved, they are not conscious what they do.

Habit: It’s done by choice. The person can choose to stop and will subsequently stop successfully if they want to. The psychological or physical thing isn’t an issue, very different with an addiction.

Addiction can cause problems with their activities at home, work, school and social environment. They are generally caused by a combination of Physical, mental, circumstantial and difficult situations.

The addicted needs larger and more regular amounts of whatever they are addicted to, in order to receive the same effect. Often, the initial reward is no longer felt, and the addiction continues because with drawl is so unpleasant.

Family is an important tool for addicted, because they can support them with patient.

Signs and Symptoms of addiction.

A symptom is something the patient senses and describes, while a sign is something other people, such as doctor, friends and family notice. For example, in Internet addiction when people have a backache, headaches because the usage of internet may be a symptom while too much surfing leads to decreased productivity at work and fewer interactions with family members may be a sign.

When a person is addicted to Internet, they are not able to control its usage. They continue using it, even though it may cause harm. 

Internet addiction can cause cravings. The addict may want to give up, but finds it extremely difficult to do without help.

Signs and symptoms of internet addiction may include:

Emotional symptoms of internet addiction.

The following symptoms are typical of internet addicts:

1.       Feelings of guilt.

2.     Anxiety.

3.     Dishonesty

4.     Depression.

5.     No sense of time.

Physical symptoms:

1.       Weight gain or loss.

2.     Disturbances in sleep.

3.     Carpal tunnel syndrome.

4.     Blurred or strained vision.

Causes of internet addiction:

Some people become addicted to the internet because of the social connections the make online. They have problem to have a relationship in the real life, some online relationship activity can be useful and healthy, and many people utilize forums for advice or chats for relaxation, but when a person has many close online friends and no one to count on in the real world, problems can develop.

Treatment of internet addiction:

Internet addiction is believed to be a largely treatable condition. When the addiction is acknowledged, a therapist or other mental health professional can help an individual take steps to address the behavior and regain the ability to use the Internet in a healthy way. Internet addiction differs from some other types of addiction in that some level of Internet use is generally necessary for function in society. Thus, the goal of treatment is usually not complete abstinence. However, when a person is addicted to online porn, for example, treatment goals may involve using the Internet without attempting to seek out pornography.