Addiction
Addiction is a serious problem in our society. Obviously, as an addiction treatment company, we value the possibility of saving those from the depths of addiction. However, there will be many people who never make it to recovery. It is a sad reality that must be looked at honestly. So, what is addiction, what kinds are there, and how do we stop it?
What is addiction?
A brain disorder, addiction (substance use disorder) is the compulsion or inability to stop using substances.[1] Regardless of the negative consequences, the addict or alcoholic has an intense need to consume the substance. The disease of addiction is so powerful that people struggling will continue to use knowing it will result in problems. This is the dilemma for us addicts and alcohol.
The Major Drugs
List Of Addictive Substances
Depressants
Alcohol
Benzos (Xanax, Valium, Ativan)
Barbiturates (Phenobarbital, Luminal, Butisol)
GHB
Sleeping pills (Trazadone, Ambien, Doxepin)
Methadone
Suboxone
Codeine (Lean and hydrocodone)
Fentanyl
Morphine
Dilaudid
Oxycontin
Stimulants
Cocaine
Adderall
Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Ecstasy
Ritalin
Inhalants
Solvents:
Gasoline
Glues
Markers
Dry Cleaning fluids
Aerosols:
Spray paint
Deodorant Sprays
Cooking sprays
Gases:
Refrigerants
Butane Lighters
Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide)
Chloroform
Hallucinogens
LSD
Ketamine
Shrooms
PCP
Mescaline
Salvia
Cannabinoids
Marijuana
Hashish
Types of Addictions
Substance use disorder is the most well known form of addiction. However, there are many different types of addictions. Each addiction has unique challenges and obstacles to overcome. Accordingly, each addiction is a type of phenomenon that illicit major cravings and the inability to control the use (regardless of negative consequences related to the addiction). Most people can easily spot the signs of addiction. Still, addiction is an elusive disease, and brutal honesty is required to admit that you have a problem.
Substance Use Disorder
Substance use disorder is obviously related to the abuse of drugs and alcohol (as we discussed above).
Sex Addiction
Sex addiction is a difficult thing to gauge. Because sex is a normal and healthy human act, it is hard to say what is and what isn’t addictive.
Gambling addiction
Gambling, because of it’s high stakes nature, creates a euphoric feeling that leads to addiction.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are a type of addiction, and can cause serious health, personal, and social issues for those who struggle with them.
Internet/Video Game addiction
Video games are an addictive past time. If you spend countless hours playing video games, missing important life activities, it might be time to look at change. Conversely, internet addiction is also becoming a problematic issue for people.
Porn Addiction
Porn addiction is time consuming, upsetting, and misleading. Because of the prevalence porn has in our society, it’s hard to understand whether or not watching it is bad or unhealthy. Nevertheless, if porn is consuming countless hours of your time and stopping you from participating in healthy relationships, you may have a porn addiction.