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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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@aplusk @BillZucker song is great, Twitter and facebook take up way more time than they should ;) Addictions...no doubt
kc0eks (Justin Fahmie) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:38:19 -0000
@aplusk @BillZucker song is great, Twitter and facebook take up way more time than they should ;) Addictions...no doubt
Springfield Doctor: Epedemic of Addictions to Opioids in the Ozarks: Click on our video report to hear from loc.. http://bit.ly/3MJlF
Ashlensworld (Ashlen) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:36:16 -0000
Springfield Doctor: Epedemic of Addictions to Opioids in the Ozarks: Click on our video report to hear from loc.. http://bit.ly/3MJlF
hehe seriously feenin' him now!=] [SEX;BiTiNG;VAMPiRES= AWESOME =D]::VEGAS- >22-24 =D ADDiCTiONS- > BAY:$$$:STARBUCKS:BLACKS =P
nativehoney09 (Nikki Leoda) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:21:24 -0000
hehe seriously feenin' him now!=] [SEX;BiTiNG;VAMPiRES= AWESOME =D]::VEGAS- >22-24 =D ADDiCTiONS- > BAY:$$$:STARBUCKS:BLACKS =P
hehe seriously feenin' him now!=] [SEX;BiTiNG;VAMPiRES= AWESOME =D]::VEGAS- >22-24 =D ADDiCTiONS- >BAY:$$$:STARBUCKS:BLACKS =P
nativehoney09 (Nikki Leoda) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:19:34 -0000
hehe seriously feenin' him now!=] [SEX;BiTiNG;VAMPiRES= AWESOME =D]::VEGAS- >22-24 =D ADDiCTiONS- >BAY:$$$:STARBUCKS:BLACKS =P
Umm, hot bubbly baths are 1of my favorite new addictions....
RoughnUncut (Franky's Bride) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:13:30 -0000
Umm, hot bubbly baths are 1of my favorite new addictions....
@mzemilyy its ok we all have our addictions/weaknesses lol
jlowe1985 (Joshua) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:56:29 -0000
@mzemilyy its ok we all have our addictions/weaknesses lol
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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. ]
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