CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS

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 ADDICTIONS

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WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND
BY ADDICTION?
 WHAT’S THE DEFINITION OF
ADDICTION?
• An addiction is a chronic dysfunction of the brain system that involves reward, motivation,
and memory. It’s about the way your body craves a substance or behavior, especially if it
causes a compulsive or obsessive pursuit of “reward” and lack of concern over
consequences.

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 WHAT ARE THE TYPES?
According to U.K. charity Action on Addiction, 1 in 3 people in the world have an
addiction of some kind. Addiction can come in the form of any substance or behavior.
The most common drug addictions are: other common addictions include:
• nicotine, found in tobacco • coffee or caffeine
• THC, found in marijuana • gambling
• anger, as a coping strategy
• opioid (narcotics), or pain relievers
• food
• cocaine
• technology
• sex
• work
WHAT OTHER TYPES OF
ADDICTIONS DO YOU KNOW?

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WHY DO YOU THINK A
PERSON BECOMES ADDICTED?
 WHAT CAUSES ADDICTION?
• Addictive substances and behaviors can create a pleasurable “high” that’s physical and
psychological. You’ll typically use more of certain substances or engage in behaviors longer
to achieve the same high again. Over time, the addiction becomes difficult to stop.
THE BRAIN EARLY EXPOSURE
 STAGES OF DRUG ADDICTION

EXPERIMENTATI
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SOCIAL OR
REGULAR

PROBLEM OR
RISK

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 HOW DO YOU TREAT
ADDICTION?

• Medications
• Psychotherapy
• medical services
• addiction case manager
• inpatient addiction treatment
• self-help and support groups
THANKS FOR YOUR
ATTENTION :D