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To think of addiction as meaning only drugs and alcohol is a disservice, it includes much more than that alone.

Process addictions can occur in addition to chemical dependency. Some compulsive behaviors have been viewed as an addictions such as gambling, shopping, and disordered eating. Being active in addiction hurts not only yourself but everyone who comes in contact with you. This brings up questions. Addiction, what is it? When does it start and how? A pattern of behavior can become an addiction when you cross the line?

It is a mystery why some can use alcohol and drugs and not become addicted, while others cannot avoid it. Those engaged in addiction have lost the ability to control or stop their use. Addiction is possible for everyone despite ethnic, social or economic status.

There is not a standard addict profile. There is no poster child. Though addiction has been studied for years, few researchers can agree on causes or cures. On aspect that we are sure of but is very difficult to measure is the emotional aspect of addiction. Getting relief from uncomfortably emotions is a prime motivator for engaging in addictive behaviors. The irony is that using generates more negative emotions that require more relief.

While addiction manifests itself in different people in different ways, here are the most common signs and symptoms of addiction:

Symptom 1 - Unable to meet responsibilities of relationships or at home, school or work.

Symptom 2 - Compulsive preoccupation, meaning one spends a great deal of time thinking about the substance or behavior

Symptom 3 - Has tried but failed to stop using the substance or end the behavior. Loss of control has set in.

Symptom 4 - Engages in the behavior or substance use knowing it is dangerous or in dangerous situations such as driving.

Symptom 5 - Because of the addiction, one stops activities or hobbies that were fun or enjoyable.

Symptom 6 - There is a need to increase the amount and frequency of the behavior or substance to achieve the desired felling or affect.

Symptom 7 - Ones life has become centered around the addiction, isolation from others occurs.

Talk to somebody if any of the above symptoms are occurring. Addiction will always progress toward the wars. If you do nothing, the disease will progress toward the worse.

There is more information available here on addiction treatment.

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