What is Addiction?

I’ve heard many people talk about addiction in many different ways. In truth, addiction can present itself as many different things.
There is substance addiction, or self harm addiction or something else. In truth, addiction is not really confined to alcohol or drugs. It is so much more and that.

If you are struggling with addiction, whether it be substances or something else, get help from a professional or someone you trust. Handling this on your own will most likely not help you in the long run. Good luck.

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KiwiBird · 36-40, F

Wiki says...."Addiction is generally a neuropsychological disorder defining pervasive and intense urge to engage in maladaptive behaviors providing immediate sensory rewards (e.g. consuming drugs, excessively gambling), despite their harmful consequences. Dependence is generally an addiction that can involve withdrawal issues. Addictive disorder is a category of mental disorders defining important intensities of addictions or dependences, which induce functional disabilities."

There are two main forms of addiction: substance use disorders and behavioral addictions.