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Addiction is a psychological need to do, take or use something to the point of physical and mental harm. People with addiction have an intense desire to use a certain substance, such as alcohol or drugs, to the point that it takes over their life. Addicts become dependent on alcohol or drugs in order to function in their daily life. However, there is a difference between addiction and misuse. Not everybody that consumes substances have addiction. A person who drinks alcohol heavily on a night out may still have the ability to cease intake on other days. Misuse does not qualify as an addiction until the person feels the need to consume alcohol both heavily and regularly. Someone with addiction will consume harmful substances in spite of their effects. Symptoms of Addiction: The most common symptoms of addiction are: Lack of Control:  An addict has cravings to consume substance regularly and in excess. They will also show an inability to mo...

“Addiction is a family disease” Addiction is not an individual disease but the problem that affects the entire family. Even if only one member is an addict, it can destroy the life of everyone in the family. Being an addict is like committing suicide very slowly. It is not easy to live with a person whose addiction is causing problems. The addict can often seem scary, unreasonable and at times violent. According to statistics, two-thirds of victims of domestic violence report that the abuser was an addict. Addiction  ruins the life of not just the addict but everyone around them as well. If you’re an addict, then it’s time to take action. The following are the steps to treat addiction: 1.  Admit to yourself that you’re an addict. 2.  Talk to the people close to you and ask for their help. 3.  Meditate for at least 30 minutes per day. 4.  Pick up a hobby like reading, writing, or listening to music. 5.  Find ways to distract yours...

There are many types of addiction. Addictive substances by their very nature attract addiction. Addicts tend not to realise that they are addicted or maybe they just refuse to believe it. One main reason for this is that our society does not have a very good idea on how to deal with addiction. Addiction is a disease just like any other. It should not be characterized by morality. We tend to label addicts as bad people but in doing so we marginalize them and also unwittingly close down avenues of treatment. We need to understand that not every bad person is an addict and not every addict is a bad person. What addicts require more than anything else is help and support. The first step to recovery is love and not a moral lesson. No one likes to be reminded of their mistakes. So if you’re trying to get someone to quit addiction, the first requirement is to be kind and unfailingly patient. They are going to have bad days and relapses but they still need your support. Keep being b...

It is easy to preach and say that you can just quit drinking. The reality is that it is incredibly difficult to stop once you’ve been caught in the web of addiction. And even if you’re just a social drinker, the truth is that alcohol isn’t doing you any favors either. Alcohol provides little benefit to the body and even that is overwhelmed by harm it does. But it would still be hard to just quit drinking immediately. The best way to recover is to start off slowly. Find ways to cut down on alcohol consumption. If you’re a social drinker, it’s hard to figure out where to draw the line but if you find yourself reaching for a drink more than thrice a week, you probably need to cut down a bit. Tips to cut down on Alcohol Pay attention to your drinking habits. Rather than relying on memory, jot down your drinks in a diary to measure exactly how much and how often you drink. Revise your drinking habits. Keep track of the amount of alcohol you drink by setting some rules, such...

“I hit rock bottom in life. I drank heavily every day. It got to a point where I couldn’t fall asleep without drinking myself to the bed. Often I wouldn’t even make it to the bed. I would wake up in strange places, having no idea what happened the night before.  The constant drinking obviously affected my social life as well. My family was reluctant to be around me. My alcohol addled mind was not in the right state. All I wanted was to drink and to gain access to as many drinks as possible. I hurt my family and my friends. I borrowed money from people, with no way of paying them back, just to feed my addiction. I was broke and severely in debt.  My family members were angry and exhausted with me. They tried to be there for me but I made it so difficult for them. They saw the worst part of me, all because of alcohol. My friends gave up on me after a while. I became an outcast, that drunken guy that no one wants to associate with. It was the worst time of my life....