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?

Accepted Answer

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

what are the signs/symptoms of a drug addiction?

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See below: When use of a drug has led to identifiable negative consequences in your life yet you can not control your use or your thoughts about the drug, than an addiction like exists.

Question 5

what are the signs of being of ambien (zolpidem) addiction?

Accepted Answer

See below: When you are using more and more and sleeping less and less...Also many patients use them through the day as a tranquilizer.

Question 6

which are the first signs of your loved ones drug addiction?

Accepted Answer

See below: The person takes the substance and cannot stop.  Withdrawal symptoms - when body levels of that substance go below a certain level the patient has physical and mood-related symptoms. Addiction continues despite health problem awareness - the individual continues taking the substance regularly, even though they have developed illnesses linked to it.

Question 7

masturbating 1-2 times a day, could it be a sign of a sex addiction?

Accepted Answer

Of course not: The &#x27;addiction-recovery&#x27; movement has done a lot of good, but especially in the realm of sexuality, there as some crazies. Apply your common sense and ignore these people. You&#x27;re going to be sexual. Channel it wisely. Maybe you can even think about the person you will marry. Good luck.

Question 8

what are signs of addiction? (or, how can you tell if someone has a problem with addiction?)

Accepted Answer

Sudden changes: Loss of appetite, increase in appetite, any changes in eating habits, unexplained weight loss or gain.
Slowed or staggering walk; poor physical coordination.
Inability to sleep, awake at unusual times, unusual laziness.
Red, watery eyes; pupils larger or smaller than usual; blank stare.
Cold, sweaty palms; shaking hands.
Puffy face, blushing or paleness.
Smell of substance on breath, body or cloth.

Question 9

what are signs of sex addiction in women? how might a woman's sex addiction be noticed by others?

Accepted Answer

Sex addiction: Sex addiction is characterized by compulsive sexual thoughts and acts which increase over time. It may be limited to compulsive masturbation/watching porn, but may also include escalating sexual activity with multiple partners. Like with other addictions, family relationships ; other roles suffer. Women are more likely than men to call it &quot;love addiction.&quot; http://tinyurl.Com/n5ay2j8 much shame.

Question 10

i've been taking valium for around 6 months now.. can i still get an addiction & also, what are signs of early addiction?

Accepted Answer

It depends: on how much you have been taking everyone is different.  Early signs of addiction may be using more of the medication than prescribed, craving the medication,  getting sick (diarrhea, aching, sweating etc.) to going through frank withdrawal.  Benzodiazepines like Valium may also have seizures associated with the withdrawal.  If worried find a provider to SLOWLY wean you off the medication.

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