Recognising Addiction...
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Addiction and Genes
There has been a great deal of debate around addiction and genes. Is addiction genetic or does the addict have some control over it?...
Addictions and the Elderly
Addictions do not respect age or social boundaries. Here we look at the problems of addiction amongst the older members of society....
Am I Dependent or Have I Got an Addiction?
The terms addiction and dependence often cause some degree of confusion and debate as their different but similar meanings are used interchangeably....
Do you Have a Spending Addiction?
Spending addiction is becoming a serious problem in the UK and many do not realise they have a problem until their debts have spiraled....
Recognising Alcohol Addiciton
Drinking alcohol is something that many people enjoy on a regular basis but when someone develops a dependence it may be possible to detect as there are some common…...
Recognising drug addiction.
Drug addiction can destroy health and wreck lives both socially and emotionally. If you believe someone you know has developed a drug addiction there are some common…...
The Common Physical Signs of Addiction.
Physical addiction can manifest in many ways but there are some common physical traits to look out for....
The Difference Between Social Use and Addiction
If you hear the words heroin, alcohol and gambling the first thoughts that come to mind are often associated with addiction but people enjoy these activities on a…...
The Psychological Signs of Addiction
Addiction can manifest in several ways some of which are more subtle than others but there are some common psychological give-away's that can indicate that a person…...