What makes an Addiction
Physically addictive substances used daily can bring these uncomfortable physical symptoms
Withdrawal
The oldest known intoxicating substance used specifically for recreational purposes.
Alcohol
We make dozens if not hundreds of these everyday with our mind and one of the best ways to improve our lives is to practice making ___________
Good decisions
The essential inner drive, focus and desire that brings about positive change and attainment of goals
Motivation
(2000's) This artist was referred to as the King of Pop, died due to complications from prescription drugs in 2009
Michael Jackson
It takes more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need for using larger amounts.
Tolerance
Class of drugs used medicinally for thousands of years to relieve physical pain but often used now to alleviate emotional pain.
Opioids/Opiates
This describes overall the way we present and express ourselves. If we have a negative one we should want to change it to a grateful and positive:
Attitude
The ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully
Insight
(1990's) Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1990's shot himself in the head in 1994 at the age of 27, addicted to heroin
Kurt Cobain
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem particularly an addiction, is often referred to as this.
Denial
Even though life may be spiraling out of control with dependency clearly increasing, some people may believe they are not addicted just because they may be obtaining drugs this legal way.
Prescription
This categorizes and includes all that is important in your life and what you care about the most, and what has the most worth to you
Values
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge
Support
(1980's) John Belushi was a legendary actor and comedian who shocked the world when he overdosed and died from mixing cocaine and heroin in 1982 at the height of his fame. He was on the original lineup of what longstanding TV comedy show
Saturday Night Live
Every bad choice we make can mean that we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to foolishly ignore these repeatedly.
Consequences
The vast majority of people who use this plant use it as often as 10-20 times a say despite knowing it is the number one killer of all addictive substances in the world
Tobacco
You have ups and downs along the way but what matters most is that you keep moving forward
Progress
Building insight and motivation lead to a powerful experience defined by a strong sense of positive mental stimulation to try to make things better
Inspiration
(1970's) This iconic musician is one of the top earning dead celebrities today, still earning over 50 million/year for his music despite dying from complications of prescription drug addiction in 1977.
Elvis Presley
When you spend too much use too much or too often and life problems are steadily piling up, it is a good sign that you have lost this.
Control
Stimulants such as cocaine, speed and methamphetamine when taken for long periods of time can induce a mental state of hallucinations and extreme paranoid delusions called:
Psychosis or stimulant induced psychosis
This involves all the people places and things that you surround yourself with and that you choose to be connected to
Associations
If you find and discover this it can help you define your goals and it can add meaning and direction in your life.
Purpose
(1960's) World famous movie star that shocked the world in 1962 from a barbituate overdose. Some people say it was accidental, some say suicide, and still others say murdered.
Marilyn Monroe