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                                                                  Addictions 

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An addiction can strike a person when they least expect it, as they’re trying to handle an increase in their workload, childcare or child-rearing, mental health issues, family issues, or for no reason whatsoever.Substance use disorder symptoms are characterized by having two or more problems with substance or alcohol use over a period of a year. These symptoms include: cravings; continued use despite health problems; regular over-consumption; worry about over-use; negative impact on relationships with others; using in a dangerous or problematic situation; giving up activities due to use; spending a lot of time using or trying to use; giving up or having a significant negative impact at work, school, or with some other set of responsibilities; building up a tolerance; and experiencing withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit.Most addiction treatment is focused on helping a person overcome the addiction through psychotherapy. The psychological treatments commonly used in the treatment of substance use disorders and alcoholism include: motivational interviewing; motivational enhancement therapy; prize-based contingency management; seeking safety; friend care, guided self-change; and other behavioral and cognitive-behavioral based techniques.Recovery from addiction is more than possible, but requires a person’s strong commitment to change. Initially, a person may be skeptical of treatment, or even deny that there’s a problem with addiction. Many people start their journey of recovery by discussing treatment options with their family doctor or personal physician, who may offer a referral to a behavioral addiction specialist. An addiction specialist is ultimately the type of professional who will help a person understand their treatment options and recommend an approach based upon the severity of the addition and resources available in the local community.

 https://psychcentral.com/disorders/addictions/

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