What is Addiction?
There are many interpretations and explanations for the term addiction but one that defines it well is:
“Addiction is a persistent, habit forming compulsion, where the person has become dependent on substances such as alcohol, drugs, food, etc. or is continuously engaging in addictive behaviours / activities such as shopping, spending, gambling, pornography, and other sexual activities and unable to stop. Over time these activities become mood altering behaviours, causing chemical changes in the brain, eventually progressing into an addiction.”
The individual comes to realise that this addictive behaviour is now affecting his/her quality of life and those around them and find themselves powerless to stop. This is where the need for professional input can make the difference and help a person to move towards his/her own recovery.
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