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Addiction is an inability to stop using a substance or engaging in a behavior even though it is causing psychological and physical harm. Here you will identify a few substance-related addictions as well as non-substance-based addictions. You can always refer to the links provided for further reading and information

GENERAL INFORMATION

ALCOHOLISM

Alcoholism is the inability to control drinking due to both a physical and emotional dependence on alcohol.

Symptoms include repeated alcohol consumption despite related legal and health issues. Those with alcoholism may begin each day with a drink, feel guilty about their drinking and have the desire to cut down on the amount of drinking.

MARIJUANA

Marijuana also called Cannabis is a widely used illicit drug and its use is often associated with co-occurring psychiatric disorders. Cannabis use has been found to have a strong association with psychotic illnesses including schizophrenia. Several Indian studies have described the adverse effects of cannabis use and treatment is required as soon as the issue with the user is diagnosed.

BENZODIAZEPINES

benzodiazepines are used for anxiety, Nervousness, and Panic disorders. Muscle spasms, seizures, sleeplessness, Alcohol withdrawal status, epileptics premenstrual syndrome.

List of a few...

  • Panic disfentanyl (Duragesic)​

  • oxycodone (Oxycontin)

  • hydrocodone (Zohydro ER)

  • acetaminophen/hydrocodone (Vicodin, Norco, Lorcet)

  • Sedatives (for example, insomnia medicine) and other medicine that cause sedation

  • zolpidem (Ambien, ZolpiMist)

  • Intermezz0

  • zaleplon (Sonata)

  • eszopiclone (Lunesta)

OPIOIDS

Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and many others.  
According to a government report, India had 2.3 crores, opioid users, in 2018, a five-fold jump in 14 years.

Non Substance based addiction

Behavioral Addiction

  • Sex.

  • Gambling.

  • Internet.

  • Shopping.

  • Video games.

  • Binge eating/food addiction.

  • Thrill-seeking activities.

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