How dangerous are drugs? There are statistics and studies which show that 25% of chronic paranoid psychoses is marijuana induced. This means that it is younger people who are taking the drugs. There has also been a significant increase in the number of young people developing depressive and anxiety disorders due to using drugs. Unfortunately Read More…
The nature of addiction is a complex one. There is some thought that it should be considered as a learning disorder, and therefore treated as such. The tough sentences and harsh consequences doled out by courts is not having the desired effect. And society as a whole is failing to learn the lesson that an Read More…
The desire to be accepted and to fit in is not just something that’s left behind in childhood. Often adults face the same worries, and even find that they have the same willingness to do things to fit in. It is important for an individual who is susceptible to peer pressure to ensure that they Read More…
What brings on an addiction? Where does it come from? Why can’t an individual with an addiction stop? What compels someone to abuse substances? Very often, addiction is a response to an individual’s early life development problems. It is a coping mechanism. Development Psychology When a course of action almost works, it becomes difficult to Read More…
Individuals with an addiction usually operate with their own logic. Their behavior can appear completely irrational to outsiders. Even when their substance abuse has spiralled out of control and is affecting their life, livelihood and relationships, an individual with an addiction will continue to indulge in the negative activity. Anyone who is not dependent on Read More…
Many factors determine why an individual is afflicted by addiction and others are not. Studies show that the reasons are partly genetic predisposition and partly due to unsatisfactory coping skills. Whatever the reasons, there are many warning signs when an individual descends into addiction, such as unexpected changes in appearance or behavior. Read on to Read More…
