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

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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

SUBSTANCE : NICOTINE , ALCOHOL , PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS

DRUGS: MARIJUANA , HEROIN , COCAINE

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