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Addiction is a chronic disorder proposed to be precipitated by a combination of genetic, biological/pharmacological and social factors. Addiction is characterized by the repeated use of substances or behaviors despite clear evidence of morbidity secondary to such use.
There is a lack of consensus as to what may properly be termed 'addiction.' Some within the medical community maintain a rigid definition of addiction and contend that the term is only applicable to a process of escalating drug or alcohol use as a result of repeated exposure. However, addiction is often applied to compulsive behaviors other than drug use, such as overeating or gambling. These behavioral addictions, however, almost never exist without another addiction to some substance . In all cases, the term addiction describes a chronic pattern of behavior that continues and is perceived to be hard or impossible to quit at any time. It is quite common for an addict to express the desire to stop the behavior, but find himself or herself unable to cease.
Addiction is often characterized by an ongoing effort to use more (drug or behavior), tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms in the absence of the stimulus. Many drugs and behaviors that provide either pleasure or relief from pain pose a risk of addiction or dependency.
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@Kayli934 I started at my 16th too! You never smoked? any addictions?
MisterPictures (ray â) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:10:21 -0000
@Kayli934 I started at my 16th too! You never smoked? any addictions?
http://twitpic.com/wo90a - My two addictions! i lovee dr pepper and twix
katrinamarie17 (Katrina) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:08:46 -0000
http://twitpic.com/wo90a - My two addictions! i lovee dr pepper and twix
Got my addictions.
spazzay (Veronica Paz) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:05:35 -0000
Got my addictions.
[Blog] Prisonner of Addictions - Part One http://lilietlediable.blogspot.com/2010/01/prisonner-of-addictions-part-one.html
Isleene (Lili Balayre-Forget) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:04:30 -0000
[Blog] Prisonner of Addictions - Part One http://lilietlediable.blogspot.com/2010/01/prisonner-of-addictions-part-one.html
@beatboxbadhabit We could be addicted to worse things. I justify all my addictions that way...lol
JenelleTheresa (Jenelle Hernandez) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:04:14 -0000
@beatboxbadhabit We could be addicted to worse things. I justify all my addictions that way...lol
Lake County, Illinois: Counselor II - Addictions Treatm... (Waukegan, IL) http://bit.ly/6Tabfx #Jobs #TweetMyJOBS
tmj_mke_govern (TMJ-MKE Govern Jobs) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:03:34 -0000
Lake County, Illinois: Counselor II - Addictions Treatm... (Waukegan, IL) http://bit.ly/6Tabfx #Jobs #TweetMyJOBS
Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) - Seeks to protect the public by providing competency based credentialing of Human Service professionals and promotes standards for professionals in the alcohol and other drug abuse field. Overview of training programs, services, events and contacts.
Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association - Statewide organization established in 1967 representing more than 100 prevention and treatment agencies. Includes resources on public policy, treatment and prevention services, news, members' only area, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ IADDA is a statewide organization established in 1967 representing more than 100 prevention and treatment agencies, as well as individuals who are interested in the substance abuse field. ]
Illinois Coalition Against Tobacco (ICAT) - Pulls together information on tobacco, nicotine and addictdion, secondhand smoke, media advocacy, youth, tobacco additives, and women and tobacco.
Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery - Entry point to information about addiction and compulsive behaviors and resources for assistance and programs.
Illinois Tobacco-Free Communities - Features tobacco prevention and control efforts, including programs and projects, I Decide campaign, kid's area, master settlement agreement, funding initiatives, and contacts.
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