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The term "addiction" is commonly used to describe a physical dependence and/or psychological dependence on a behavior or substance. Simply put, some theories propose that addiction is a disease. Some state that addiction has both a genetic and a behavioral component. Other theories focus on character defects, moral weakness, and choice. And there are even theorists who don’t believe addictions exist. There are so many factors that contribute to an individual’s compulsive use of and dependence on a substance or behavior that each person must be treated with their unique motivations, background, and environment in mind.

Physical dependence on a substance such as drugs or alcohol is defined by the existence of withdrawal symptoms when the substance is suddenly discontinued. Substances that are addictive are:

• Alcohol

• Nicotine

• Barbiturates

• Amphetamines

• Opiates

• Benzodiazepines

People generally begin use of these substances for the pleasure they induce, but the continued use is motivated by the need to relieve the anxiety caused by the absence of the particular substance, causing it to be used compulsively.

Psychological dependence is a dependence of the mind and is not limited to substances. If a behavior is rewarding, uncontrollable, and withdrawal leads to symptoms such as depression, insomnia, cravings, mood swings, etc., it is considered an addiction. Some behaviors that people are commonly addicted to are:

• Sex

• Love/Romance

• Work

• Gambling

• Shopping

• Pornography

• Overeating

• Video Games

• Internet Use

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