Addiction Essays

On the surface, obsession and addiction can appear to be synonymous, but in reality, the two are distinctly different from one another. The reason the two are different is simple: an obsession is compulsion based on fear while addiction is compulsion based on desire/pleasure. [HOOK] Generally, obsession tends to be more mentally demanding and have irrational motives, such as believing that if you don’t brush your hair with three strokes on each side of your head all of your will hair fall out. On

PLAGARISM CHECK Introduction The question posed in this research task is to determine if addiction is caused by genetics or by the environmental factors that one experiences throughout their lifetime. In order for one to debate the various causes of addiction one must first know and understand what addiction is in the first place. Addiction is a compulsive repetition of behaviour or behaviours that gives an individual temporary pleasure and relief but in the long-term causes problems and negative

Addiction does not discriminate on age, gender, or social status, but there are well-known risk factors that researchers have pinpointed to attempt to explain addiction. Nicotine addiction and dependency has many factors that play into why and how someone is addicted. Addiction to any substance is similar in a way affects your brain chemistry, as well as behaviorally. Socialization factors at a young age, familial genetics, and environmental influences work together to set the addiction cycle for

When people hear the word addiction, they feel as if there is no way out, but in reality, there is. They only use the word as an excuse to continue with their problem. It is a way for people to avoid personal responsibility for their actions. They say this because they want the easy way out. They do not want to go through the steps to get rid of their habit. An addiction does not just come unexpectedly; to become addicted, the person has to try the substance or activity first. Then after a few times

Opiate addiction is much different than that of other substances that are abused and can cause addiction. Opiate addiction is a serious problem in our country and will become an even bigger problem in the years ahead. The persistent use of opiates and is thought to be a disorder of the central nervous system. Though opiate painkillers are prescribed by physicians, opiate addiction is an insidious medical disease. But since opiate addiction is far more than a behavior problem, treatment requires more

The addiction to drugs is a difficult thing for any individual to deal with.  Often, addiction leads to the decline of a person’s well-being, financial security, and health.  Drug addicts have a hard time keeping a job, their families suffer the consequences, and sometimes the addicts find themselves either in trouble with the law, or homeless on the street. The issue of treating drug abusers has been discussed in great detail in our country for decades.  There are those that say we should buckle

Addiction is a condition in which the body must have a drug to avoid physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Addiction’s first stage is dependence, during which the search for a drug dominates an individual’s life. In contrast, Gambling addiction can be defined as placing something of value at risk in the hopes of gaining something of greater value. Most people, gamble because it is a simple form of legal entertainment after all it is legal in 48 states, but to many it becomes an uncontrollable

Is/how is entertainment addictive? Can it serve the same purposes as drugs/alcohol? Are there similarities in the consequences of the addiction? I think entertainment is addictive like if you were playing a game on a game system and you liked it I’m pretty sure you will want to play the game some more, then you will get more into the game and you will zone out the outside cause you are into the game so much. In the book Fahrenheit 451, Mildred got addicted to the t.v’s around her so much she thinks

December 16, 2014 Rough Draft of the Internet Addiction The development of the Internet refers to many years of studies that done by technologists. The innovation includes facilities for humans in their careers. As Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc, said, “Quality is more important than quantity” (qtd in Moncur). Corporations start to compete and dominate business, and this affects humans positively and negatively. Some of them resulted in addiction and social issues. Even though some technologists

Drug Addiction Zaid Tabaza 8’5 Figure 1: Drug Addiction Key Concept: Relationships Related Concept: Consequences, Environment Balance. Global Context: Identities and Relationships Addiction is the state of overdependence on a certain substance. Drug addiction, caused by social, environmental, and genetic factors, has become a global problem with serious implications on those affected, their societies, and the economy. Main causes of addiction shown in Figure 1 include the overuse

The word “addiction” conjures images of alcohol, cigarettes, and other drugs. However, this is a limited view of addiction. People also become enslaved to behaviors such as gambling, overeating, sex, video games, shopping, and even work in what is known as process addiction (PA), and mental health professionals should understand how it compares with substance-use disorder (SUD). Here follows a brief discussion of PA, including a working definition and a comparison with SUD. Many summations are strewn

Addiction Should Not be Classified As a Disease Many people believe they know addiction and are confident in their ability to explain it, but do they really know the ins and outs? Many have debated what addiction really is in terms of its effect on the brain and cause. The general consensus in the scientific community has been the Brain Disease Model which classifies addiction as a disease. I argue that this model is not completely accurate and can lead to misconceptions, as well as a lack of treatment

A Successful Drug Addiction Counselor When a person makes that decision to become a Drug Addiction Counselor, they must know how to be supportive, have the required education and experience, and definitely, most importantly, be non-judgmental. Some even find that being a recovering addict themselves, makes for a better counselor. As a drug addiction counselor, the work environment may be in a private office setting, a doctor office, a rehabilitation facility or even in jail. The whole concept behind

Addiction Being an addict is not something that is talked about often. In fact, people generally assume the worst about a person struggling with addiction. They often times feel an addict is just another junkie that doesn’t deserve to live. Every day an addict dies. Addiction is the number one cause of death in the US. Addiction can run in the family and be passed down through genes. Generally, that’s how addiction starts but it can start by recreational use, and then turn into something far more

alters the brain. People lose their will power and control over their actions. Addiction can become a brain disease rendering the person helpless. Because repeated drug use causes neurological effects, addicts cannot be counted on to help with their recovery, and the national institute on drug abuse agrees addiction is a brain disease. Addiction is not a brain disease There are two clear sides in the argument over addiction being a brain disease or not. Those who argue against it claim the evidence

Being unavoidable soft addictions can often take complete control over anyone’s life. “Although soft addictions aren’t life threatening unlike hard addictions, they can act as roadblocks that people often times aren’t fully aware of” (McLaughlin, 2010, para. 3). Most of the time, soft addictions can interfere with a person’s life when they begin to take priority over other people in their lives. For instance, “according to an addiction specialist Jennifer Ginsberg, when you place something over important

Addiction is a condition that plagues many. Not all addictions take the form of drug abuse. Some individuals become addicted to tv, video games or even sex. In the short story “Paul’s Case”, written by Willa Cather, the character Paul struggles with addiction. Paul's addiction however is abnormal as he is addicted to the idea of a particular lifestyle. Paul has developed an unhealthy obsession with the extravagant lives that the actors he works for are living. These actors live a lavish life filled

Drug Addiction In Alabama Drug addiction is a serious problem. If you are addicted to any drug, then it will be difficult for you to live a long, healthy life. Fortunately, it is possible to overcome a drug addiction with detox and professional drug and alcohol rehab. How Common Is Drug Addiction In Alabama? Drug addiction in AL is not an uncommon problem. It is estimated that seven percent of people in AL have used an illicit drug within the past 30 years. Although this is lower than the national

Addiction: The effects on the brain 2% of the world's population have or have had an addiction, that's around 156 million people. 10% of those people are from America; that is about 15.6 million Americans that have struggled with an addiction. Drug Use Disorder is extremely common and usually co-occurs with other mental disorders. Drug abuse takes a big toll on the brain, causing you to become a zombie who only wants one thing. How does addiction work, what does it affect, what part does the brain

can be a challenge. Now add an addiction to the mix and it can seem daunting at best. While we may be unaware of our own, a significant portion of society suffers from some form of addiction. You may have heard it before, but without a doubt, addictions are all encompassing. Ranging from the seemingly innocuous to soul-crushing chasms. Regardless of the degree of dependency, there is always an incentive behind it and in the cases of life-consuming addictions; there is no greater catalyst than