Addictions☠🚬💉

Hi! Finally a topic not related to our studies. I think I have never been addicted to anything, maybe just chocolate, but I can't assure it because I don't know much about this subject. So, I will do a quick research not to start writing here without any understanding of it...

The first thing on the list: Wikipedia research.

"Addiction is a brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, despite adverse consequences".

This definition makes me think that "addiction" is more than drugs, alcohol or smoking. Indeed, there are also addictions to gambling, shopping, caffeine, food, hoarding, workaholism, and even, video games. Summarizing, we could be addicted to ANYTHING, so watch out for yourself.

Anyway, let's not get into panic mode. There are some risk factors like:

1. Age: adolescence is a special period of vulnerability. Once they are addicted, they are more resistant to treatment and tend to relapse.
2. Genetic factors: estimation says that heredity is between 40-60% responsible of alcoholism and some drug addictions.
3. Environmental factors: adverse childhood experiences, maltreatment and household dysfunction experienced in childhood. Social and behavioral problems are associated to substance abuse. 
4. Psychological factors: people with co-morbid mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Addicted people needs help from their friends and family, someone that motivates them to change their way of living to something better, that they deserve it. Pushing them to leave their mistakes behind and start a new life.

Often people that takes the determination needs to go on rehabilitation and receive any type or treatment or medication. There are many options, such as: cognitive behavioral therapy, individual and group psychotherapy, twelve-step programs and residential treatment facilities.

I think we should never judge people that suffer from any addiction, because you could be someday in this situation.