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Hands On Disorder Addictions

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WHAT IS AN ADDICTION?

The term “addiction” describes a compulsive act which causes harm to the person and those around them and over which the person no longer has control.

The definition of addiction has historically been applied to substances such as alcohol, cigarettes and drug addiction; however, some researchers now believe the addiction definition can equally be applied to behaviors such as sex and shopping.

Below an illustrated list of the common addictions

More info: eleonoracosti.com

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    VIOLENCE: CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR , PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE , SELF-HARM

    NEW DISORDER 2.0: SOCIAL NETWORK , VIDEOGAMES , TELEVISION

    IMPULSE CONTROL : GAMBILING , SEXUAL , EATING HABITS

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    SUBSTANCE : NICOTINE , ALCOHOL , PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS

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    DRUGS: MARIJUANA , HEROIN , COCAINE

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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing like a post on addiction by someone who clearly doesn't understand addiction.

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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing like a post on addiction by someone who clearly doesn't understand addiction.

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