Question 1

what's individualized vs group  counseling for addiction?

Accepted Answer

2 parts of treatment: Counseling may be provided on a one to one basis (individual) or in a group. Most of the time, both kinds of counseling are necessary for successful treatment of substance abuse or dependence.

Question 2

are there support groups for drug addiction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can go to the nearest 12 step program and pick a sponsor who had similar issues as yours.

Question 3

i read that there are addiction support groups for chronic pain patients? is this accurate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but they are: specifically for PAIN, and while some also deal with the "double-trouble" people who have both pain and addiction, most of them are for dealing with the psychological issues of chronic pain.  Most pain programs, especially the ones in academic medical centers or other large hospitals, will have a pain support group.

Question 4

what causes addiction?

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"Liking": Liking something whether it be a substance or activity to the point where there is a preoccupation resulting in harm.. Probably has to do with Dopamine in the brain which some people get more of a boost from than others. This is heavily genetically influenced. Some substances have such a profound effect that they tend to be more "addictive" than others-like smoked methamphetamine or nicotine.

Question 5

is addiction a disease?

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Yes.: Addiction is a family disease, affecting the person who is using and all of the people who are close to the one who is using.

Question 6

can i cure my addiction?

Accepted Answer

Not by yourself: Addiction is a problem that is treated best with the help of a support group. I would recommend you seek out a group like celebrate recovery, which provides help and support for folks dealing with a wide variety of addictions. Other, more focused groups include alcoholics anonymous (aa) and narcotics anonymous (na). The important first step is to admit that you have a problem and need help.

Question 7

what causes food addiction?

Accepted Answer

Like other addict.: Latest research suggests that the underlying mechanisms of food addiction are likely similar to other substances like drugs&amp; alcohol.   Especially rich sugary foods can cause spikes in dopamine which is very reinforcing to the body and leads to seeking out more of the food to get that boost again.

Question 8

how can one fight addiction?

Accepted Answer

Find a specialist: To help with your addiction, see someone who specializes in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry.  The american society of addiction medicine (www.Asam.Org) and the american academy of addiction psychiatry (www.Aaap.Org) can steer you to experts in your area.

Question 9

how do drug addictions start?

Accepted Answer

Addictive Thinking: Characteristics of the addictive process are: 
salience, obsession, abnormal or pathological importance of the substance or behavior 
persistence, rigidity, stereotypy, inflexibility and repetition of the particular addictive behavior 
relative immunity to adverse consequences and resistance to learned modification of behavior.

Question 10

what causes addictions to pain?

Accepted Answer

No simple answer: Sometimes people inflict physical pain on themselves to avoid feeling emotional pain.  Sometimes pain has been associated with sex & therefore becomes associated with pleasurable sensations.  Sometimes people inflict pain on themselves out of guilt and the punishment feels good (or at least better than the guilt).  It is possible that pain releases dopamine, which often mediates other addictions.

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