Question 1

is counseling effective in treating internet addiction?

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Internet addiction: If it interferes with your daily functioning or causes distress or disruption socially, then yes, counseling might help.

Question 2

is methadone maintenance an effective option for treating a herion addiction?

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Methadone: Simply put- yes. This should be done thru a formal addiction clinic where Methadone is used. In conjunction counseling is also required.

Question 3

how are you treating bath salt addiction?

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Bath salt: addiction is serious and potentially life-threatening: http://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/directors-page/messages-director/2011/02/bath-salts-emerging-dangerous-products and http://drugabuse.com/library/the-effects-of-bath-salts-use/. You will probably need in-patient detox and treatment in a rehab facility. If you have just taken bath salt, call poison control or go to the nearest ER for help.

Question 4

can methadone be used for treating crystal meth addiction?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no pharmacologic treatments for methamphetamine addiction.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

can i cure my addiction?

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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 9

what causes food addiction?

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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 10

how can one fight addiction?

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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.

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