Definition and Types :

Addiction is craving for a particular thing “in excess” to that what is considered normal and is harmful to the addict in various ways. Addition can be for two things - for a substance or a process.

Substance addition includes addiction to various drugs or substances like Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, cocaine, heroine, nicotine, diazepam and many more narcotic drugs.

Process addition includes addition to various acts of ours like gambling, eating, shopping, sexual activities etc.

Causes :
There are various causes of addiction which can attract you towards those drugs. Some of them are :
- Follow Friends, Family or Society culture
- Psychological shock
- Emotionally upset

Effects :

The effect varies according to a particular group of drug. But commonly, addictive drug gives pleasant or pleasure full effects for a short period of time or until the drug is taken.
There are 3 types of effects on a persons life - Physical, Mental and Social.

Physical Dependency is when a person feels comfort in their presence but when the drug is not available withdrawal symptoms occur which include sweating, tremors, palpitations, convulsions, death etc. In short its the actual craving for a substance.

Mental Dependency is considered when one feels emotionally good in presence of the drug. There are no withdrawal features on body in its absence.

Social effects : Persons behavior is changed. He may remain absent from work, school and from his duties. He may even steal money to buy the drugs or fight with the family members.

Treatment :
Prevention is the mother of treatment. So its best not to use such drug unless medically indicated.
However, if someone is already addicted and want to get cured, intervention is necessary to help him get cured.

- First of all, his strong motivation is required to stop the drug
- Family and friends support is necessary too.

Treatment depends on the type of drug abused. You can consult a doctor near you to opt for help. OR now a days you can find drug rehabilitation and addition treatment centers in your area. Such centers make a preliminary assessment, provide counseling, provide anti-addictive drugs (e.g. disulfiram for alcoholism), monitor a patient during withdrawal symptom, prevent & treat relapses and much more.
Such treatment options are available at trust, private or government setups.
So don’t wait, get yourself de-addicted now to prosper your health and family.

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