Category: Addiction

Social Media Addiction Causes and Solutions Introduction Among the rest, social media (SM) platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok have enjoyed rapid growth over the past few years, especially during and after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost three billion people use social media globally. The networks have become central to the lives…

Issues of Obesity and Food Addiction Nowadays, the most famous sins in society, regardless of religion, are pride, envy, anger, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust. They gained wide recognition due to their mention in famous literary works, for example, in the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. Meanwhile, these seven vices are not simply condemned by…

Social Media Addiction Causes and Solutions Introduction Among the rest, social media (SM) platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok have enjoyed rapid growth over the past few years, especially during and after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost three billion people use social media globally. The networks have become central to the lives…

Addiction: Genetic, Environmental, and Psychological Factors Addiction is a complex phenomenon that develops due to genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Compulsive drug use or engaging in an activity despite negative consequences defines addiction as a chronic condition. In some individuals, the brains reward system becomes dysregulated, and they start to associate certain substances or behaviors…

Mindfulness as a Method of Treating Addiction When it comes to thinking of ways to treat addiction, an abundance of various approaches has been proposed over the years of examining the issue. However, it is reasonable to assume that in order to treat a condition properly, one is to thoroughly investigate the reasons for its…

Chemical Dependency: The Crisis of Addiction Chemical dependency, also known as substance abuse, is one of the worlds leading death causes. Addiction to substances does not only pose a threat to the individuals physical and mental well-being but also deteriorates ones social connections. A brief overview of the essence of chemical dependency and current statistics…

Causes and Effects of Fast-Food Addiction At the beginning of his career, Brad Pitt worked for El Pollo Loco to pay the bills for his acting classes. The fast-food industry may have given the world one of the most talented actors, but is it enough to turn a blind eye to all the adverse effects…

Alcohol Addiction and Its Effects on the Body and Specific Organs Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder, is a chronic disease attributed to relapse and remission. According to Wang et al. (2020), alcohol addiction is defined as a brain disorder which involves the brain reward circuit. It is among the leading factors for…

Miami-Dade Community Needs: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Overview In Miami-Dade, people receive health care depending on their needs However, people with alcohol/drug addiction are underserved Many drug/alcohol-dependent persons live in Miami Campaigns to address their needs are required One campaign  discourage people from becoming addicts Another campaign  help those who are addicted Effectiveness…

Case Study on Addiction and Mental Disorder Table of Contents Introduction Mental Health and Addiction Interaction The Faults of Healthcare Services Adverse Factors and Stigmas Conclusion References Introduction People with troubled pasts often conceal their adverse experiences out of the fear of social stigma. Their health issues are often being taken into consideration without addressing…