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The paper relates that addictive personality is a very distinct psychological trait that certain people are predisposed to. The paper argues that the nature of addiction is a heated debate in the medical, neurobiological and psychological fields of science. The paper discusses how science has found evidence that brain patterns have implications for people who are addicts, and the effect of gender on the addictive person is also related to the nature of addiction (Curtiss, 2008).

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"Addictive personality is a very distinct psychological trait that certain people are predisposed to. The nature of addiction is a heated debate in the medical, neurobiological and psychological fields of science. Science has found evidence that brain patterns have implications for people who are addicts. The affect of gender on the addictive person is also related to the nature of addiction (Curtiss, 2008). Addiction is defined as a reliance on a substance or behavior that an individual has little resistance for. This definition does not take into account the neurological affects of addiction. The National Institute on..."

Tags:addictive, personality, theory

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The paper looks at this writer's personal perceptions and how accurate these perceptions are in light of the evidence. The paper discusses how smoking is addictive because it offers a release of sorts from the stresses of daily living and it is a way of appearing "cool" in front of others. At the same time, the paper relates that there is some evidence that nicotine is highly addictive though others have challenged this premise. In any case, the paper outlines why smoking is a "habit" from which many people have troubling breaking free.

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"The following expository paper will look at why smoking is so addictive. Specifically, the paper will look at this writer's personal perceptions and how accurate these perceptions are in light of the evidence. Ultimately, smoking is addictive because it offers a release of sorts from the stresses of daily living and it is a way of appearing "cool" in front of others. At the same time, there is some evidence that nicotine is highly addictive though others have challenged this premise. In any case, smoking is a "habit" from which many people have troubling breaking free and this paper will outline why this appears to be so."

Tags:smoking, addictive, paper

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The paper relates that gambling activities, such as the card game poker, have become increasingly popular forms of entertainment over the years; once a round-the-table household activity for men, poker games now constitute major attractions in casinos. However, the paper reveals that many individuals have developed patterns of gambling behaviour characterized by addiction and loss of control, and this has occurred to the extent that gambling addiction groups are sprouting up all across the world. The paper shows how gambling activities such as poker provoke addictive behavioural responses, which should be recognized as such by society as a whole.

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"Gambling activities, such as the card game poker, have become increasingly popular forms of entertainment over the years. Once a round-the-table household activity for men, poker games now constitute major attractions in casinos. However, many individuals have developed patterns of gambling behaviour characterized by addiction and loss of control. This has occurred to the extent that gambling addiction groups are sprouting up all across the world. It is evident that gambling activities such as poker..."

Tags:poker, addictive, gambling

Abstract
The paper looks at a definition of addiction and provides an overview of the research on this topic. The paper explores the underlying addictive process and shows how addictive disorders share a number of characteristic clinical features. The paper offers a case presentation on cocaine addiction and outlines the interventions relevant for this patient.

Outline:
Definition of Addiction
Overview of Research on Addiction
The Addictive Process
Case Presentation on Cocaine Addiction

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"Researchers have been interested in the various causes and components of addiction. For instance, Glantz and Pickens (1992) investigated social and environmental factors of addiction, Cadoret, Yates, Troughton, Woodworth, and Stewart (1996) and Gorski (1994) studied the interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors and addiction; Hanson (2003) approached addiction as a brain disease, while Curie (2003) examined recent trends in the misuse of prescription medications (cited in Wojtowicz, Liu and Hedgpeth, 2007)."

Tags:cocaine, drugs, alcohol, therapy, treatments

Abstract
This paper discusses various types of addictions such as alcohol, drugs, food and cleanliness. The writer explains that it is important to understand the causes of addictive personality because many people domestically and elsewhere have particular problems with addictions, particularly the most harmful addictions of drug and alcohol abuse. The paper looks at different theories of addiction and types of treatment.

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"Generally, an addiction can be defined as an association that an individual has with easing the stress in their lives and making them feel more comfortable. This is generally the cause of addictions, when this stress relief turns into something that the person begins to plan their whole existence around it. Sometimes in extreme cases people who are addicted to substances will also go to extreme lengths to procure the substance in question, if it is an addictive substance. People are generally also not up front to others about their addiction, as mentioned above. As one source notes, when the person with an addiction problem is confronted about it, they usually go into denial about there being a problem, even if on the inside they are thinking that their addictive behavior is something they regret and have tried to quit many times (Addiction, 2004). Instead of admitting this, the addicted person might try to defend or rationalize the addiction and tell themselves that they still have control over their lives rather than the substance having
control. In terms of specific causes, there are many theories, and there are also many theories as to treatment."

Tags:drug, alcohol, abuse, substance

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This paper briefly discusses several research studies that have attributed the increasing number and the serious nature of adolescent crimes to consumption of alcohol and drug abuse. The paper contends that, for the adolescent community, alcohol and drugs represent a dangerous, destructive, and addictive influence that ruins their lives. The paper assesses that educating our youth and organizing community level awareness and rehabilitation programs are the most effective methods of dealing with the alcohol and drug menace that threatens to destroy the future prospects of our nation.

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"Adolescence represents a sensitive stage of development posing a high risk for contacting dangerous addictive behaviors. Drugs and alcohol abuse present a single most serious problem within this population making them vulnerable for serious delinquent behavior. Statistics show that around 50% of American adolescents have used alcohol atleast once while 20% admitted to have been drunk. [NIAAA] Research studies indicate that substance abuse and alcohol indulgence among adolescents create severe impairment of cognitive functions resulting in poor academic performance. Asides the general decline in academic performance, adolescent drinking and drug usage results in increased risk for committing serious crimes such as rape and theft. Alcohol inhibits the central nervous system, which severely impairs the judgment capacity of the person. Consequently, intoxication with drugs or alcohol makes it difficult for the person to successfully overcome sexual advances or sexual violence. A recent survey of high school girls revealed that around 10% of them have been raped under the influence of alcohol. [NIAAA]. By altering the perceptions of the individual alcohol incites aggressive and criminal tendencies in the person."

Tags:substance, delinquent, drunk

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This paper takes a look at addictions such as drug usage and gambling. The author first defines the term addiction and takes a look at what makes a person an addict, be it to food, drugs or cigarettes. In particular, the paper looks at dependency on drugs and addiction to gambling and examines how these addictions prove to be a strong hindrance to people's chance of living a quality life.

Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Definitions of Addiction
DSM IV Substance Dependence
Drug Addiction
Gambling Addiction
Conclusion
References

From the Paper
"Nature has a way of making people addicted to some extent. There is that thing in people that hooks them with anything that will give pleasure and remove pain. Millions of people have habits or cravings not only to drugs, alcohol, food and cigarettes; but also to sleeping pills, tranquilizers, amphetamines, coffee, sugar, gambling, exercise, sex, love and many others. But that does not necessarily qualify them as addicts. It is normal for people to want some things because of the good feeling they get out of it. For others, it is the feeling of relief in avoiding the pain caused by stopping the habit that makes them keep on the habit. Fewer others are simply drowned and powerless to stop. What then makes a real addict different from everybody else who craves for things that bring pleasure and avoids pain? The answer to this has long been debated by scientists and researchers for decades with many different versions published."

Tags:addictive behaviors, substance abuse DSM

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The paper states that video gaming addiction has been recognized as a new form of addiction requiring treatment, as today's video games are extremely graphic and realistic. The paper discusses the fact that youth who escape into the world of video gaming, spending excessive time in this particular pursuit are at a high risk of developing video gaming addiction, which in turn is linked to violence among youth. The paper concludes that future research should concentrate on identification of individual characteristics that, when combined with excessive time spent video gaming, is likely to lead to the individual developing an addiction to video gaming.

Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Summary & Recommendations for Future Research

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"The work of Taylor (2006) entitled: "Video Game Addiction A Treatable Mental Condition" states that according to Maressa Orzack, McLean Hospital Computer Addiction Study Center Director and an assistant clinical psychology professor at Harvard University states that: "Computer addiction is an activity in which the person spends too much time, risking everything from relationships to finances." (2006) A separate report entitled: "Game Away the Day" states that researchers states that the Society for Neurosciences has stated indications that the individual who spends an excessive amount of time video gaming has "the same physiological responses that trigger a smoker's craving" and that this research was established through use of electroencephalography (EEG) measurement of brain activity in those addicted to video gaming."

Tags:social, relationships, addictive, disorders, cravings, constellation, behaviors

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The paper describes Vicodin as one of the most commonly prescribed pain medications, especially for those suffering from lower back pain, arthritis, post-operative distress, malignant cancer or sports injuries. First the paper explains the chemicals in Vicodin which make it one of the most addictive painkillers on the market. It shows the dangers of the drug when mixed with alcohol, as well as to the fetus.The paper then examines reasons why people become addicted to Vicodin (for example, sports players who wish to continue playing with a sports injury) and provides a list of stars who are well-known Vicodin abusers, such as Michael Jackson and Sonny Bono. The paper discusses the effects of Vicodin abuse on the body and the mind and then explores various options available to abusers such as drug rehabilitation programs or detoxification. Finally, the paper discusses the effect of Vicodin abuse on society and what the medical world is doing about this problem.

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"One of the effects of Vicodin can be mental confusion. Hence, it is easy for an addict to accidentally overdose, in an attempt to achieve the wished-for euphoria. Symptoms of an overdose include a bluish tinge to the skin, a cold and clammy feeling, sweating, sleepiness, low blood pressure, limp muscles, nausea, slow or troubled breathing and a slowed heartbeat. In some cases, the addict slips into a coma and dies. Emergency room visits involving Vicodin increased from 6100 incidents in 1992, to more than 14,000 in 1999."

Tags:hydrocodone, bitartrate, thyroid, prescription, drug, Hollywood, Narconon

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This paper shows that there is not an automatic relationship between alcohol, drugs and crime. The author states that addiction will change the behavioral motivation of an individual so that they are more likely to become socially deviant and commit a crime.