Addictions
last authored:
last reviewed:
Introduction
main articles:
Nosyk et al. Health Affairs. 2013. 32(8): 1462-1469.
Key resource
Substances can lead to an immediate sense of empowerment.
Trauma is uninvited; the addiction is also uninvited, thouugh the can co-exist very happily.
Neurobiology of Addiction
Addictions People Have
People can struggle with a wide variety of addictions.
These can include drugs, eg:
- nicotine
- caffeine
- alcohol
- marijuana
- stimulants
- psychoactive drugs
- opioids
These can also include activities, including:
Interesting ad for a popular video game
- TV
- video games
- sex
- sports
- exercise
- eating
- shopping
- work
Conquering Addictions
Change, by John Felhazi
Resources and References
 |