Addictions

Addiction is related to stimulation of the pleasure center in the brain. Certain activities have that effect, and if carried out simply for the sake of pleasure, stimulation or distraction from unpleasant feelings, can become addictive. Because the pleasure is due to chemical changes in the brain, in that sense all addictions are chemical addictions.

That said, we understand what you are asking. Our biggest non-drug addiction in this country is food. Gambling is probably a close second. Shopping, sex and similar activities that can be indulged in for the sake of pleasure without lasting reward are also high on the list.

It can kill you to ingest gun powder or at least harm you in the most severe way.

addiction depends on the substance or process, the individual's circumstances, and underlying personality structure. Polydrug users have the worst prognosis for recovery

A recommendation for drug abuse? .... how about don't do drugs. You'll get aids, get pregnant, and then die.

"Due to the convenience and accessibility of online gambling, it is just as easy and possibly even easier for a person to become addicted to betting online."

first and foremost, STUPIDITY!! there are several contributing factors to drug and alcohol abuse. some are genetic, passed from mother to child, some are a result of peer pressure or depression. most addicts learn the habbit.

Wine with meals is a tradition in many parts of Europe. There are no more problem drinkers in Spain than in any other country -- probably less than in some with populations that are more genetically susceptible to alcoholism. Even that difference, though, is minimal.

If you are referring to people of Hispanic heritage, as opposed to Spanish (who live in Spain), the same general remarks hold true.

no, this is a habit that is quite common believe it or not, also it can become painful , try NOT to put rubber bands or elastics on your wrists.

You are flirting with a whole lot of trouble, legal, ethical, and health of you and everyone who is anywhere near you when you start messing with these chemicals. Nothing good can come from it.

Phosphoric acid is a mineral acid with the formula of H3PO4. It can reduce the calcium in your bones.

Usually people cannot beat an addiction to cocaine by themselves or on their own. Normally people with a cocaine addiction need to seek professional help. If you're interested in knowing of a treatment center ask you physician for further guidance.

484 billion

It is impossible to take effective doses of any opiate drug for that long and not be addicted. If there is any doubt in your mind, see what happens if you miss a couple of doses -- but have some handy if you need it.

You will need medical help with a full detox. Go to an inpatient detox facility if at all possible. The storefront Suboxone clinics are mostly there to get you hooked on Suboxone. (My apologies to the reputable private practitioners out there. It's a shame there are so few.)

It has been 15 years

Yes. That is a low enough does that you would probably be OK even one day after ingestion Though make sure your doctor knows about the Sub. You will probably findthat between your original addiction and the Sub treatment, your tolerance for opiate pain medication is greatly increased.

NO!!!!

That is TERRIBLE!!!!

It certainly can for a number of reasons. Firstly, if the substance is a stimulant or "upper" it will certainly cause a lack of sleep. Also, the addictive properties could be causing a physiological need for the substance resulting in the body craving it when attempting to sleep. Finally, when addicted to a substance we tend to spend a lot of time thinking about it. Therefore, we are psychologically fixated on the substance when trying to sleep. Technically it is also possible to have insomnia from a "downer" or depressant. In a low percentage of the population there is a paradoxal or reverse effect with drugs such as weed or Ativan.

Yes and No because it matters how you do it

Johnson's brand of what? Please go to a free clinic, or call the local hospital emergency room and ask them about what you are eating and they can tell you if it is going to be harmful to you or not.

No. If your urine is orange, you are probably dehydrated. Try increasing your fluid intake a lot and see if it lightens up (beer doesn't count -- water is best). If that doesn't help, you may have a kidney infection or other problem, and we suggest you speak with a physician about it.

Yes. Though it will crystallize in your lungs as quickly as it crystallizes in your pipe. Your body then expels it from the body in saliva, sweat and urine. (and not in molecules, in shards).

We presume you mean "how many are successful at quitting."

Success in addiction recovery is primarily a matter of fear. If the addict is more afraid of the effects of the addiction than she is of recovery, the recovery will likely be successful.

It is not possible to name numbers. Addiction and addicts are secretive issues. Much of the data would have to depend on self-reporting, which simply doesn't happen in most cases. Current estimates are between 10% and 25%, depending on the definition of "recovery".

Actually you can. A typical manifestation is Munchhausen's Syndrome. In more typical terminology, that is someone known as a hypochondriac. They see the world as an unfriendly place, and they see doctors and hospitals as a refuge. So they either make up symptoms, exaggerate symptoms, or even deliberately make themselves sick. Then they can get their "fix" of doctors and nurses fussing over them, and friends checking on them.

Also related are those who are addicted to giving sympathy or rescuing others. It can be simple co-dependency where someone is addicted to caring for people who don't care for themselves such as addicts. That is why co-addiction is another term used, since addicts often have people in their lives who enable their addictions or gain a sense of power from their addictions. Or it can be a very bad manifestation called Munchhausen's Syndrome by Proxy. That is someone who will often make others sick or put them near death to get to rescue them. A hospital might get a new nurse in the pediatric wing, and all of a sudden, cases of respiratory distress and deaths spike. When the nurse is starting to get questioned, they leave, and then the suspicious cases in the hospital drop. Like those with hypochondria, those with Munchhausen's by Proxy really only want attention. Sure, sick children will get sympathy, but it is all about the "caretaker" with this disorder.

An intervention can show the addict that they do in fact have people around them who care about them. Having a good support system is crucial for those with addiction.