What Makes an
Addiction?
Addiction?
Cessation in use of Physically addictive substances such as Opioids and Alcohol results in this one word physical response. Symptoms may include anxiety, fatigue, sweating, vomiting, depression, seizures, and hallucinations.
Withdrawl
One of the oldest known intoxicating substances used specifically for recreational purposes (even dating back to biblical times)
Alcohol.
We experience these in our mind and they result in a behavior or reaction (for example substance use). It is important to learn how to manage our reaction to this internal process.
Feelings/emotions.
The essential Inner drive, focus and desire, that brings about positive change and attainment of goals.
Motivation.
A strong addictive urge that can pull you in a way
you may not want to go if you are not careful.
Craving.
This word means one needs to take 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. This class of drugs is further resulted in the present "_____" Crisis.
Opioids.
It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things.
Anxiety.
The ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully: Self-Awareness.
Insight.
You may have went backwards a little bit but still you didn’t completely relapse.
Setback.
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem,
particularly an addiction, is often referred to as this word. It is sometimes related to the term "Shielding"
Denial.
Some people may believe that they do not struggle with use of a substance just because they may be obtaining drugs this legal medical way.
Prescription/prescribed.
These changing temporary states of mind can be make us feel high, low and everything in between so it is
important to be able to regulate these.
Moods.
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge, because it is so difficult to do it alone.
Support.
Some people may try to deal with substance use
issue by attempting use less, or change to a less
harmful substance. If that isn’t working you may
need to consider this more basic option which removes substance use from ones life.
Every choice we make can means we have
to face this word later. Substance Use Disorder can cause people to face more negative versions of this word.
Consequences.
The vast majority of people who use this legal
plant use it as often as 10 or 20 times a day
despite knowing it is the number one killer of all
addictive substances in the world.
Tobacco.
It can be important to learn to eliminate this negative
emotion which stems from holding on to anger and grudges.
Resentment.
Building insight and motivation lead to this powerful experience defined by a strong sense of positive mental stimulation to try make things better.
Inspiration.
With more severe Substance Use Disorder, particularly opioids and Alcohol if the withdrawal or cravings are overwhelming it may be wise to consider seeing a doctor for this.
Medication or Medication Assisted Treatment.
When you spend too much money on, utilize too much of, and life problems are steadily increasing due to the use of a substance. It is a good sign you have lost this word.
Control.
Stimulants such as cocaine, speed, methamphetamine, and some studies even suggest that cannabis (when taken for long periods of time and/or when used by a person with a mental health disorder) can induce a mental state of hallucinations and extreme paranoia called:
Psychosis. (Other terms Stimulant-induced Psychosis/ Cannabis-induced Psychosis)
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life all of which is referred to as: _____
Trauma/PTSD.
If you find and discover this it can help you define
your goals and add meaning and direction in your life.
Purpose.
They say relapse doesn’t suddenly happen out of
nowhere – It’s not an event, it is often much more of a gradual _____.
Process/Stages.