Question 1

what counts as an addiction?

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Brain Chem change: Addiction can also be viewed as a continued involvement with a substance or activity despite the negative consequences associated with it. Pleasure, enjoyment or relief from actual or perceived ailments would have originally been sought; however, over a period of time involvement with the substance or activity is needed to feel normal.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

is addiction hereditary?

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Yes: About 50 percent of addiction is attributred to heredity. For some indivuduals this may be a higher percentage for others that develop addiction it may be lower. Usually heredity must cross with life circumstances, trauma, high stress, lack of coping skills, . Or even exposure to high amounts of a substance over time will change brain 'chemistry' and increase risk of addiction independent of genes.

Question 6

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 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 do i cure tv addiction?

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No good answer: This is not a clinically recognizef problem and someone would have to go into more depth into the problem. You need to get into counseling.

Question 9

what causes drug addictions?

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Nature and nurture: Genetic predisposition activated by environmental stimuli.

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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