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ADDICTION

ADDICTION.

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ADDICTION

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  1. ADDICTION Addiction is a condition that results when a person ingests a substance (e.g., alcohol, cocaine, nicotine) or engages in an activity (e.g., gambling, shopping) that can be pleasurable but the continuation of which becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary responsibilities and concerns, such as work, relationships, or health. People who have developed an addiction may not be aware that their behavior is out of control and causing problems for themselves and others.

  2. CELL PHONE The recent explosion of iPhones, Androids, and other smartphones has provided people with the ability to access the entirety of the Internet on-the-go and at any given moment. 90% of adults in America own a cell phone,1 and while this may not be a problem for many people, some individuals develop an addiction to their mobile devices.

  3. PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF CELL PHONE ADDICTION • Digital eye strain. • Neck problems. • Increased illnesses due to germs. • Car accidents. • Male infertility.

  4. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF CELL PHONE ADDICTION • Sleep disturbances. • Depression. • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. • Relationship problems. • Anxiety.

  5. DRUG ADDICTION Drug abuse affects people from all walks of life and all socioeconomic statuses. Whatever the reason a person starts taking drugs, tolerance and dependency can develop quickly, before the user even realizes the pattern of addiction taking hold. When tolerance becomes full-blown addiction, it can be extremely difficult to stop the pattern of abuse.

  6. PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS • Bloodshot or glazed eyes. • Dilated or constricted pupils. • Abrupt weight changes. • Bruises, infections, or other physical signs at the drug’s entrance site on the body.

  7. Behavioral Symptoms • Increased aggression or irritability. • Changes in attitude/personality. • Lethargy. • Depression. • Sudden changes in a social network. • Dramatic changes in habits and/or priorities. • Financial problems. • Involvement in criminal activity.

  8. GAMBLING Gambling is the wagering of money or something of value (referred to as "the stakes") on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning money and/or material goods. Gambling thus requires three elements be present: consideration, chance and prize.

  9. Types of gambling Casino games While almost any game can be played for money, and any game typically played for money can also be played just for fun, some games are generally offered in a casino setting. Table games Main article: Table game Electronic gaming • Pachinko • Slot machine • Video poker • Video bingo Other gambling • Bingo • Keno

  10. PROBLEMS Studies show that though many people participate in gambling as a form of recreation or even as a means to gain an income, gambling, like any behavior that involves variation in brain chemistry, can become a harmful, behavioral addiction. Behavioral addiction can occur with all the negative consequences in a person's life minus the physical issues faced by people who compulsively engage in drug and alcohol abuse.[27] Reinforcement schedules may also make gamblers persist in gambling even after repeated losses.

  11. FOOD ADDICTION Food addiction is, quite simply, being addicted to junk food in the same way as drug addicts are addicted to drugs. It involves the same areas in the brain, the same neurotransmitters and many of the symptoms are identical . Food addiction is a relatively new (and controversial) term and there are no good statistics available on how common it is. This is very similar to several other eating disorders, including binge eating disorder, bulimia, compulsive overeating and having an “unhealthy” relationship with food.

  12. CAUSES OF FOOD ADDICTION Food addiction is likely the culmination of several factors that interplay in the overall cause of this disorder. A man or woman may develop a food addiction as a result of biological, psychological, or social reasons. Biological causes that may influence the progression of a food addiction might include hormonal imbalances, abnormalities in various brain structures, side effects from the use of certain medications, or having family members with food addiction issues.

  13. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS • Food addiction can be recognizable by numerous signs and symptoms. The following are possible symptoms of food addiction: • Gorging in more food than one can physically tolerate • Eating to the point of feeling ill • Going out of your way to obtain certain foods • Continuing to eat certain foods even if no longer hungry • Eating in secret, isolation • Avoiding social interactions, relationships, or functions to spend time eating certain foods.

  14. CAFFEINE ADDICTION • Caffeine is a commonplace central nervous system stimulant drug which occurs in nature as part of the coffee, tea, yerba mate and other plants. It is also an additive in many consumer products, most notably beverages advertised as energy drinks. Caffeine is also added to sodas such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi, where, on the ingredients listing, it is designated as a flavoring agent, due to pure caffeine powder having a bitter flavour.

  15. PROBLEMS Heart Disease With the high prevalence of heart disease, links between lifestyle factors, such as diet and physical activity, are undergoing extensive research. The original research into caffeine's role in this epidemic resulted in conflicting answers. Some evidence suggests an elevation in stress hormones from caffeine consumption that could pose a cardiovascular risk, but recent research has shown no relationship between caffeine ingestion and heart disease. In fact, studies have actually shown a protective effect against heart disease with habitual intake of caffeinated beverages in the elderly population. The reason for the discrepancy may be due to the kind of beverage being consumed. Studies have shown that coffee and tea were not associated with increases in blood pressure or arrhythmias, while soft drinks were. Bone Loss Too much of a good thing could be a problem for caffeine consumers. Evidence suggests that high caffeine intake may accelerate bone loss. One study found that elderly postmenopausal women who consumed more than 300 mg per day of caffeine lost more bone in the spine than women who consumed less than 300 mg per day.

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