How Addiction Happens

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by elycefeliz

Question by Question Mark: Why is there a lack of treatment for video game addiction?
For some reason whenever I read a story on video game addiction or see a help website for video games people always seem to think the best way to treat it is to stop playing video games. But what’s the point? If I do have video game addiction I’m just going to move onto some other addiction. But then again, people spend all day on facebook, cell phones, television, texting, watching movies and so on and none seems to claim those are addictions. I play games for 3 hours a day and people seem to think that 3 hours is too long. I don’t think gaming addiction is real though. Just like how video games don’t cause violence. I mean, kids get obsessed with spongebob. When in adults they want to play video games they may be stressed out at work or they have some other problem in their marraige that they want to keep playing. So why is it considered an addiction by everyone else. But people use their cell phones, facebook, texting, internet or other hobbies? Why is there a lack of treatment for it?
@trance: It looks like that you just have a time management problem with your gaming. Why don’t you cut back on it a little and maybe do some other hobbies as well. All hobbies can become time consuming like working on a hobby car, or doing fishing, or anything like that.    Read more...

Question by Christina: What do you think about methadone as a treatment for heroin addiction?
Alot of people look down on iy, bu its been proved to work better than the 12 step groups and the like. If you agree its good why? If you don’t why?

Best answer:

Answer by Sick of Butt-Hurt People
“bu its been proved to work better than the 12 step groups and the like.”

Please provide evidence for this assumption.

Methadone is good for pregnant women trying to stop IV Heroin Use, what can lead to all sorts of contaminants entering the bloodstream and adversely effecting the fetus and Methadone is great for people that, basically, have to either go on it or continue activities that will result in their immediate death…

But in the long term, “maintenance” therapy does nothing but prolong the suffering of the Addicts.    Read more...

Addiction Rehab: Sex Addiction Treatment: Addressing Hypersexual Behavior in a Rehab Setting – PsychCentral.com (blog)

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Sex Addiction Treatment: Addressing Hypersexual Behavior in a Rehab Setting PsychCentral.com (blog) Generally speaking, well-rounded sexual addiction treatment mirrors in many ways the structure and techniques that have proven highly effective in drug and alcohol addiction treatment—focusing on breaking through denial, managing the crisis or crises … and more »

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Addiction Rehab: It’s not my fault, I’m a sex addict! – Salon

It's not my fault, I'm a sex addict! Salon I also couldn't help thinking how it may have played out if Maisani had instantly admitted to being a sex addict. Maisani could have checked into the Gentle Path program at Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services rehab—the spot where many … and more »

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Addiction Rehab: Why cellphone addiction is now on the rehab menu – Fox News    Read more...

Causes of Addiction: Shoplifters find hope in addiction treatment
A Newport Beach program takes only people — many of them well-to-do — who steal items they can afford. The aim is to identify root causes of the behavior, such as loneliness, anxiety or frustration. Some people call them teacher of the year, family doctor, engineer or Girl Scout leader.
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Causes of Addiction: Prescription pill addiction causes heroin surge
The prescription pain pill epidemic in the Knoxville area is now leading to a surge in heroin abuse. Experts say economics and a change to OxyContin pills may be to blame.
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Causes of Addiction: NIH announces results from first large scale study on treatment of prescription opioid addiction
People addicted to prescription painkillers reduce their opioid abuse when given sustained treatment with the medication buprenorphine plus naloxone (Suboxone), according to research published in yesterday’s Archives of General Psychiatry and conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health.
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Addiction Rehab: California Treatment Advocacy Foundation Calls for State to Follow … – MarketWatch (press release)

California Treatment Advocacy Foundation Calls for State to Follow … MarketWatch (press release) Pennsylvania's Drug and Alcohol Insurance Law (Pennsylvania Act 106 of 1989) requires most group health insurance plans to include coverage for addiction treatment. The only prerequisite is certification and referral by a licensed physician or a … and more »

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Addiction Rehab: Behind the scenes with Ted Williams – NECN

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Behind the scenes with Ted Williams NECN Williams was given a second chance with family, friends and his career, but fame and addiction landed him right back where he started — in rehab. Williams was forced to start all over again. Mr. Williams opens up about his troubled past and living on … and more »

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Addiction Rehab: Addiction Discriminates? What That Means in Today’s Troubled Economy – AlterNet    Read more...

Addiction Rehab: Promises Addiction Treatment Center in Malibu Expands Executive Rehab Program – San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Promises Addiction Treatment Center in Malibu Expands Executive Rehab Program San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Executives struggling with alcohol or drug addiction have unique needs that are best served by a specialized executive drug rehab program. High-level responsibilities and a fast-paced work environment make a month-long stay in a traditional drug rehab … and more »

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Addiction Rehab: Hoops Legend Credits Miller House For Recovery From Drug Addiction – CapeNews.net

Read more... Hoops Legend Credits Miller House For Recovery From Drug Addiction CapeNews.net Days later he would test positive for cocaine, resulting in a three-week stint in rehab. That, and a subsequent trip for treatment in 2001, did not produce the desired results, he said, because “both times I was obviously younger and my addiction … and more »