Addictions: a Disease of the Brain
Addiction:
A Disease of the Brain
Chad Steelmon
Dual Enrollment English 101
Mrs. Munger
December 14, 2012
Abstract
Through years past and years presently, addictions have grown and changed in style and substance. The leaders in substance addictions transpose every year with the usual frontrunners of alcohol and tobacco. Addictions are truly a disease that is extremely hard to overcome, but it can be done. With endurance and acceptability to setbacks, an addiction can become a life lesson to the past addict and others who hear their story. Addictions happen when someone lets down their guard and allow a drug to control their life. Experts in how addictions begin and how they can be overcome are working every day to help prevent the next addictive drug and to help those who have already become addicted. There are many associations that help addicts overcome their problem. These problems can range from an addiction to shopping to any type of hardcore drug. There are many different types of addictions as well as different types of treatments.
Addiction: A Disease of the Brain Millions of Americans are affected by addictions. Having an addiction is not just the failure of one’s will or character; it is a disease of the brain. Addictions are a serious problem, but remember not everyone who takes a hit of a drug or a sip of alcohol will become addicts. Addictions are developed because of a mixture of genetics and one’s surrounding environment. Having an addiction is a disease of the brain. It is a disease that can be controlled or even overcome. Many people do not understand the complexity of why some users become addicted while others can control their use. Addicts not only hurt themselves with continued use but they hurt their surrounding friends, family, and anyone they may be accountable to. Many believe quitting an addiction is just a matter of choosing to change their behavior, when in fact it is not. An addiction
A Disease of the Brain
Chad Steelmon
Dual Enrollment English 101
Mrs. Munger
December 14, 2012
Abstract
Through years past and years presently, addictions have grown and changed in style and substance. The leaders in substance addictions transpose every year with the usual frontrunners of alcohol and tobacco. Addictions are truly a disease that is extremely hard to overcome, but it can be done. With endurance and acceptability to setbacks, an addiction can become a life lesson to the past addict and others who hear their story. Addictions happen when someone lets down their guard and allow a drug to control their life. Experts in how addictions begin and how they can be overcome are working every day to help prevent the next addictive drug and to help those who have already become addicted. There are many associations that help addicts overcome their problem. These problems can range from an addiction to shopping to any type of hardcore drug. There are many different types of addictions as well as different types of treatments.
Addiction: A Disease of the Brain Millions of Americans are affected by addictions. Having an addiction is not just the failure of one’s will or character; it is a disease of the brain. Addictions are a serious problem, but remember not everyone who takes a hit of a drug or a sip of alcohol will become addicts. Addictions are developed because of a mixture of genetics and one’s surrounding environment. Having an addiction is a disease of the brain. It is a disease that can be controlled or even overcome. Many people do not understand the complexity of why some users become addicted while others can control their use. Addicts not only hurt themselves with continued use but they hurt their surrounding friends, family, and anyone they may be accountable to. Many believe quitting an addiction is just a matter of choosing to change their behavior, when in fact it is not. An addiction
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