Addictions

Addictions can be something scary for everyone involved. There are several different types of addictions that are dealt with every day in our society. When someone has an addiction to something it not only affects them, but also anyone around them that could be impacted. There are many different treatments depending on the specific addiction. As well, there are many different causes to various addictions. This is an important topic to understand whether you are the one addicted or someone looking in. There are too many addictions that go untreated because of failure to recognize. The process of addictions can be very confusing. All addictions go through a cycle of relapse and remission. Addictions can be classified as substance addictions or non-substance addictions. The study is investigating the processes of addiction. It is studying the different processes one goes through when suffering with an addiction. The study refers to groups of people who have forgone different treatments. They also look at the results of the different treatments. An addiction is something that you become physically and mentally dependent on. Your body may or not be able to survive without it. An addiction can be something as common as drugs or alcohol. However, addictions can stretch as far as internet, sex, and social media. Some people may not think that it’s considered an addiction unless it is drugs or alcohol. It can be told otherwise. The most common addictions are to substances. In 2007 there were an estimated 23.2 million people over age 12, in the United States, needed treatment for some sort of substance abuse. (www.ioam.org) Addictions do not discriminate against age, race or gender. The average estimated age for abusing alcohol is 15 years old. The average age for abusing illicit drugs is 17 years old. It is becoming more common to start trying things at a younger age. The newest mental health disorder or addiction is the internet. This is becoming a riding problem

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