What are the causes of drug abuse and alcoholism?

Answer 1

I'm assuming you mean, "What are the affects of Marijuana." Marijuana enters your blood stream through the lungs and causes your brain to make dopamine, the chemical it makes while you sleep to have dreams. This is a much more mild effect, and leads to extreme relaxation. It has also been known to cause paranoia, which may, or may not be, a normal side effect. There are no long term side-effects from marijuana, and overdosing is impossible. Marijuana may not be for some! If you experience bad reactions toward marijuana, you should quit.

Marijuana has also been known to be quite good for the body, especially in cases of disease such as, but not limited to, Cancer, MS, and AIDS. You see, Patients such as these may undergo chemotherapy, and marijuana has been known to help with the pain. I hope this gave you a more clear view on Marijuana.

Answer 2

An addiction to marijuana(or weed) is purely psychological. First off, it's not that you are addicted to the actual Cannabis plant, it's that you are addicted to the chemical THC found inside the plant. THC builds up in the synapses between nerves, which blurs perception and makes a person smoking marijuana feel "high." Sometimes, a person may feel an emotional need to get high, and if this need interferes with other aspects of your life, then you could call it a marijuana addiction.

Answer 3

People usually develop drug or alcohol addictions because they are unhappy, and are self-medicating to feel better. This is especially common among people with psychiatric disorders such as clinical depression and Bipolar disorder.

Studies have suggested that there may be a genetic factor to addiction. Studies have shown that 75% of alcoholics or addicts have at least one blood relative who is an alcoholic or drug addict.

Answer 4

I'm a recovering drug addict and alcoholic, and as a way to give back the help that I was given, I have started a website on Alcoholism and drug abuse. I have a page on the causes of drug addiction - feel free to check it out in the related links listed below. It may help with your question.

Answer 5

Among the possible causes are: Mental illness, depression, low-self esteem, a lack of other coping mechanisms, lack of a support system, bad role models, . . .

Answer 6

Stress reduction is one reason. To escape reality and open up the mind for uninhibited free thoughts is another.

Answer 7

Most people use marijuana because it provides a good feeling that helps you with your mental stress.

Answer 8

driving to much wine, beer, whiskey ect

Answer 9

Typically, seeking to feel good.

Answer 10

the nicotine