Question 1

what is the definition or description of: slot machine addiction?

Accepted Answer

Addictions are best: described by looking at eight elements.   The first four define whether or not addiction exists: 1) It is mood altering, 2) It's compulsive, 3) It creates hardship or damage and 4) One doesn't stop despite the damage.  The next four aspects tell us how the addiction manifests: 1) Tolerance, 2) Dependence, 3) Craving and 4) Whether its chronic or bingeing in presentation.   All addictions  qualify.

Question 2

what is the treatment for slot machine addiction?

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Slot machine addicti: Firstly do not go to the casino, secondly move away from the casino thirdly seek the assistance of a psychologist who may be able to help if the other two do not. Lastly you can buy a small slot machine for your home and just play it in the comforts of your home.

Question 3

why are slot machines so addictive?

Accepted Answer

Slot machine Silly: This is an interesting question and relies upon a basic principal in psychology known as variable reinforcement.  When you unpredictably reinforce a behavior (playing the slots) with a positive outcome (winning money) you cause that behavior to be repeated over and over in the "hope" of getting the reward.  Rats can be trained to push a bar non-stop if they're fed periodically as a reward.

Question 4

i went to see my aunt today so wonderin what alcohol/drugs cause squirmin n lot more gigglin to she has history of alcohol n dtug addiction please hel?

Accepted Answer

Could be anything: Getting "high" usually includes a sense of euphoria and decreased inhibition. The symptoms you describe could be from abuse of almost anything or even represent an underlying medical or psychological condition. Have you talked to her about getting help? Also, not to be judgemental, but i hope you are not on all 3 of the medications on your profile at the same time. Opiates can be addictive.

Question 5

can my addiction to drugs effect my child?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alcoholism and other drug addiction have genetic and environmental causes. Both have serious consequences for children who live in homes where parents are involved. More than 28 million americans are children of alcoholics; nearly 11 million are under the age of 18. This figure is magnified by the countless number of others who are affected by parents who are impaired by other psychoactive drugs.

Question 6

what can you do to stop addiction to drugs?

Accepted Answer

Get help...: Most addicts do not want to stop and think that they can stop on their own. An addiction is hard to overcome alone. Drugs activate parts of the brain that make you feel good, but the good feelings last for less and less time and you need more and more of the substance to get the high. Contact a therapist or rehab program get help asap.

Question 7

i'm just wondering, if you take drugs occasionally, is there still a risk of addiction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Different drugs seem to have different addiction potentials, some drugs it takes one high or one use, other drugs seem to have less addiction potential, but it also varies person to person.

Question 8

what causes drug addiction?

Accepted Answer

Socio economics: There are multiple factors, socio economics, exposure and culture, life style, upbringing and access to addictive substances.

Question 9

how do i stop drug addiction?

Accepted Answer

Mutual support helps: If you are concerned about being an addict, you might want to consider attending a meeting of narcotics anonymous. Find a meeting at their web site: http://www.Na.Org/.

Question 10

what kind of condition is drug addiction?

Accepted Answer

Addiction: 20% of the population get a different than normal euphoric response to many medications and illegal drugs. The withdrawal from the drug causes moderate to severe discomfort which is solved by more drug. Most addicts require more and more drug due to upregulation of the drug receptors and resort to more aggressive and illegal tactics to obtain them. Cure is not currently possible, treatment helps.

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