Although addictions occur due to psychological reasons such as psychological depression or pleasure-centered curiosity, the causes can also lead to results. Addiction is defined as an irrepressible desire for an object, person or being, even though it causes physical or psychological (spiritual) harm. The history of addictive substances is almost as old as human history; When its use cannot be controlled, it threatens individuals' health, social life and economic power. Addiction is divided into two: psychological and physical. Physical dependence, physiological craving; Psychological addiction is explained as a habit.
*It is defined as an irrepressible desire for an object, person or being, even though it causes physical or psychological (spiritual) harm.
*It is defined as the desire for a substance. It is the state of not being able to stop, it is the situation of not being able to quit despite the desire to quit.
Psychological addiction
It is addiction to substances for the purpose of satisfaction and pleasure. With discontinuation, psychological withdrawal symptoms are observed
*Physical dependence, physiological desire; Psychological addiction is explained as a habit.
Addictive substances
Alcohol (a classic central border system depressant.)
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*In low doses, it causes many people to feel more confident, relaxed and somewhat euphoric. They may be less shy.
*Alcohol in high doses triggers many symptoms of depression.
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It is used by many people to overcome depression and fatigue caused by overwork, or simply to increase self-confidence and energy.
Amphetamines Intoxication symptoms are similar to cocaine, anxiety, self-confidence, alertness, agitation and paranoia.
Caffeine-nicotine: In fact, caffeine and nicotine are stimulants, although their psychological effects are not as strong as cocaine, nicotine has long-term negative effects. .
Nicotine, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin endogenous It causes the release of biochemicals such as opioids.
Caffeine, the most frequently used stimulant, affects the central border by increasing the levels of dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin.
Cannabis and synthetic substances
Cocaine inhibits the reuptake of dopamine, enabling the experience and maintenance of the pleasure experience.
Intake of cocaine in the beginning causes an immediate and intense euphoria. It causes a subsequent feeling of high self-confidence, alertness, energetic and creative feeling socially acceptable.
Chronic use in excessive doses can lead to hyperactivity, impulsivity, excessive sexual activation, compulsive behavior, agitation, causes panic and paranoia.
Halcinogens, volatile substances and their products, opiates
Behavioral addictions
Gambling, internet, smartphones, sex, shopping, eating, exercise, snapping, nail biting
Addiction is a disease (chronic and treatable). It is repetitive.)
It is a brain disease that results in the transformation of voluntary substance use behavior into compulsive substance use due to structural and neurochemical changes in the substance user's brain.
Addiction-Characteristics II
Physical addiction is a physiological desire for the presence of the substance. The body develops an adaptation towards matter. When it is stopped, physical withdrawal symptoms are observed.
Psychological addiction is addiction to the substance for the purpose of satisfaction and pleasure. Psychological withdrawal symptoms are observed with withdrawal.
Alcohol
Stimulants such as amphetamines
Caffeine
Marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids
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Cocaine
Hallucinogens
Volatiles
Tobacco and its products
Opiates
Phencyclidine (or similar)
Sedatives, Hypnotics and Anxiolytics
ADDICTIVE PROPERTIES
The risk rate is high in adolescents and adults. Addiction in adulthood is based on addiction in adolescence abilir
The onset of addiction detected in adults dates back to adolescence or early adulthood.
*The earlier substance use begins, the greater the severity of addiction.
Protection from Addiction
*First prevention
For people who have never encountered a substance in their life, this These are studies carried out to prevent people from starting to use substances.
*Information meetings, conferences, seminars
*Second protection
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These are studies carried out to prevent people who have started using substances but have not become addicted from becoming addicted.
To enable the person to evaluate his own situation and understand that he can be helped, to contact health institutions. teaching them that they can hit, etc.
*Tertiary Protection
Providing treatment to people who have become addicted to substances by using substances for a certain period of time, to protect them from irreversible social and medical losses, and to prevent death. These are studies carried out to prevent it.
*Outpatient or inpatient treatment and rehabilitation
Sex addiction
The nature of sexual attraction is biological for women. And before emphasizing that men fulfill the orders of the organic need of the sexual urge, let's talk about sex addiction; Sex addiction is defined as the individual's constant need to engage in sexual activity in order to meet his/her psychological and physical needs
sexual behavior and sex addiction
are different behaviors. . People who are addicted to sex do not use sexuality for pleasure
but to escape pain, satisfy themselves, or get away from stress
. In sex addiction, the person has thoughts that he cannot stop himself even though he knows that they are illogical. It enables people to indulge in many different activities, from exhibitionism to voyeurism. Sex addiction is sometimes considered as thoughts that a person cannot stop himself from, even though he knows that his thoughts are irrational
and becomes obsessive
It has been evaluated as a compulsive disorder and sometimes it has been considered among sexual disorders
. Sex addiction should not be considered “hypersexuality”. Because,
People who are addicted to sex do not enjoy intercourse very much. In sex addiction, the person's mental preoccupation is to find complete sexual satisfaction, to have sexual intercourse or to be under sexual stimulation. He masturbates frequently and experiences feelings of distress, anger and deprivation when he cannot find what he is looking for, just like in alcohol or substance addiction
. When looked at in terms of these criteria, the disease is included in the concept of addiction
In addition, it has been proven that all types of addiction affect people physically and spiritually. Internet *food and drink *exercise addiction is not thought to be at dangerous levels. . Research shows that all addictions have significant harmful effects on human physiology. In order to get rid of these harmful effects, which can range from financial difficulties to death due to chronic disease, or to avoid falling into the captivity of addiction, turning to different social activities, devoting more time to yourself and understanding that you cannot solve existing problems with these addictions are the first steps that can be taken. As soon as it is realized that it cannot be solved personally, it is necessary to seek help from an expert without wasting any time. It should not be forgotten that getting rid of addiction makes the person free in all areas of life. Behavioral, cognitive, dynamic and existential techniques can be applied according to the characteristics of the individual, aiming to find and restructure the unconscious psychological problem and create a balanced mood.
The brain is undoubtedly the center of sexuality. Contrary to popular belief, The important sexual organ is not the penis or vagina, it is the brain. Merk Although many regions of the nervous system are involved, it is mainly the limbic system and hypothalamus with the brain areas responsible for sexual functions.
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