The Partnership for a Drug-Free America suggests that unexplained changes in a person's appearance or behavior could be a sign of addiction. Some common symptoms include changes in sleeping patterns, frequent injuries or accidents, dramatic weight...
Just as eating, drinking alcohol or shopping can become addictions, so can a person's preoccupation with the Internet. People who are shy, lonely or suffering from other forms of addiction can be especially susceptible to becoming addicted to the...
Drug addiction occurs when an individual uses a legal or illegal drug and develops an inability to stop using the drug. A wide variety of drugs are capable of causing the brain changes that lead to addiction. Treatment programs can be effective,...
The lure of easy money makes gambling attractive to people who want to make a quick profit. Most people who gamble walk away when they spend their limit, but 1 percent to 2 percent of the population becomes addicted to the thrill of winning,...
Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism or alcohol dependence, causes physical and mental problems and disrupts social, family and job functioning. The disease involves physical and mental dependence on alcohol, according to Medline Plus....
A 2011 study from Yale University's Rudd Center for Obesity Research and Policy showed that food addiction is real. In fact, certain people have the same brain reaction to food that drugs addicts have to drugs. If you find yourself eating for...
Gambling can be an interesting hobby that can turn into a debilitating addiction. Addictive gambling occurs when you feel the compulsive need to gamble, trying to recoup your losses through more gambling and hiding your habit from your family....
Successful recovery from an addiction is more likely for those who seek counseling or professional treatment, join support groups or have a strong support system of family and friends, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Many...
Hydrocodone is a narcotic prescribed for moderate pain, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The most misused prescription drug in America, the first case of hydrocodone abuse was reported in 1961. Hydrocodone addiction can target...
Cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, heroin--all are drugs that are addictive. Just as every person is different, so, too, are their contributing factors to drug addiction. No matter the reason, a drug addict often feels helpless; a prisoner to his drug...
Because opiates such as heroin induce an immediate sensation of euphoria, they are powerfully addictive drugs. The Society for Neuroscience reports that as many as 1 million Americans are addicted to heroin, making it a serious public health...
A food addiction is similar to an addiction to drugs or alcohol, in that the person is unable to control his consumption. That lack of control can take several forms, including eating when you are depressed, eating secretly, hiding unhealthy...
Drug addiction is a complex neurobiological disease that leads to profound drug cravings and abnormal behavior. Drug addicts typically suffer from several effects of their disease: loss of employment, financial difficulties and the loss of healthy...
Addiction is defined as a chronic craving for and dependence on a substance or behavior, according to the National Institutes of Health. A leading Internet addiction researcher and psychiatrist, Jerald J. Block, M.D., reported in 2008 that there...
Vicodin addiction can occur in individuals who are prescribed the medication during a period of moderate to intense pain. This is common when recovering from surgery or an injury. Vicodin is a narcotic that can become addictive over time. Patients...
If you are suffering from addiction, breaking the cycle is the first step to a successful recovery. There are several types of addiction, including drugs, alcohol and gambling. Addiction is a complicated disorder, and there are several variables...
Ambien is a brand name for the generic drug zolpidem. It is a medication prescribed for insomnia, which means it carries significant abuse potential. The likelihood that individuals will develop physical and psychological dependence to Ambien...
Nicotine, a chemical present in tobacco, is the primary cause of an addiction to cigarettes. Besides dependency on nicotine, smoking and tobacco consumption have long-term health complications, including severe diseases of the heart and lungs. The...
Mark Gold, chief of addiction medicine at the McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Florida, defines a food addiction to "USA Today" as eating despite the consequences, being preoccupied with food, feeling guilty about your eating habits...
Food addiction is a mental and physical condition in which you to lose control of your eating habits and become compulsive or obsessive about food. Similar to drug or alcohol addicts, food addicts can become preoccupied with the thought of food...
Xanax is a central nervous system depressant, according to the National Institutes of Health, which state that "It produces a sedative and anxiety-reducing effect, which can lead to dependence." Xanax, (alprazolam) a benzodiazepine, is a Schedule...
Nicotine is one of the most widely used drugs in the United States. It is available in several different forms, such as cigarettes, tobacco and chewing tobacco. According to the American Heart Association, nicotine creates a short-term increase in...
"Over 65 percent of people who use online technology will become addicted," says clinical psychologist Dr. David Greenfield, founder of the Center for Internet and Technology Addiction, according to Ellen Mauro at CentretownNewsOnline.com. If you...
Longing for a particular snack food, pizza or dessert on a somewhat regular basis is not an addiction. If your cravings lead to an obsession, leave you feeling helpless, result in bingeing episodes and detract significantly from your life,...
An opiate is a drug used for pain relief. Opiates, such as heroin, opium, morphine and codeine, are found in nature in the Asian poppy's seed pod. Opiate use often leads to dependence and addiction. Numerous symptoms follow opiate addiction. A...
Crack is an addictive drug that resembles small hard shavings of soap. The drug can create an intense craving shortly after use, since the initial high of the drug dissipates quickly. Aside from the health impact of crack addiction, which is...
If you are spending too much time at betting websites, casinos or race tracks and are losing more money than you can afford, you may want to get help. Gambling behavior that endangers personal finances, a job and family relationships is a sign...
Exercise can help with the recovery from alcohol addiction. Research studies on hamsters have shown that exercise helps to reduce the consumption of alcohol. There are different types of exercise that may help with recovery from alcohol addiction....
Food addiction is different from other eating disorders. It does not involve eating spells for a couple of hours at a time nor is it in response to an emotional event such as a death of a family member. Food addiction causes overeating which leads...
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