SAY NO ADDICTION!!!

 

ADDICTION is the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.These are things we start as habit, we ignore them and before we know it, it creeps into our lifestyle and we can't pass a day without doing it. the devil is not ignorant of our weakness, so most times he tries us with those things that gets our attention. The first time, it could be awkward especially if you have a relationship with God, but sooner or later you begin to adjust to it and accommodate this things saying it's a mistake, I am trying to know whats up, I want to just take a look on how I will feel after the act, but deep down you know it's that yearning of the addiction calling.
Although, not all addicts will be addicted to the same things, many blends, combinations and permutations will exist simultaneously with the multiple addict.

ADDICTION can be divided into three categories:

1. Chemicals or substances produced outside the body and ingested to achieve a change of some sort.
2. Chemicals produced by the body itself as a result of a behavior or participating in an activity.
3. Chemicals, substances or activities taken or undertaken to allow another addiction to continue.

TYPES OF ADDICTION

1. Alcohol Addiction
   A common addiction which seems acceptable in social situations but is very progressive. Also a sugar addiction as alcohol and sugar are similar in chemical makeup and synthesize in the body in similar ways.
   Alcohol is a depressant type drug which leads to very complicated  and repetitive depressions.
   According to an article published in the American Journal of Public Health:  Excessive alcohol use causes an average of 80,000 deaths annually in US alone and an estimated $200 Billion a year in costs. Binge drinking accounted for more than half of those deaths.
   Alcohol is also linked to many other fatal and disability causing Diseases and Cancers.
   
   
    2.Caffeine
   Produces a high when coffee, tea, soft drinks or chocolate are consumed. Usually socially acceptable but it is progressive and the body requires more drug to get same feeling over time. Usually combined with sugar for an even greater high. Like any high the resulting lows are present and cause severe depressions and mood swings when use is curtailed
   
   
   3.  Cocaine and Crack Cocaine
   A common powerful and illegal street drug. High is produced from the drug and as well the illegal activity produces adrenaline
   Illegal Street drugs produce various highs as well as adrenaline highs associated with illegal activities
   Prescription drugs for depression related disorders often medicate symptoms when the root causes may be simple sugar and caffeine addictions
   Many over the counter drugs contain large amounts of sugar as well which add to depressions and manic behaviors
   Some medical drugs are helpful of course.
   
   
   4.  Masturbation
   In abusive or negative forms sex can be an adrenaline addiction caused by receiving large amounts of self-produced adrenaline.
   Adrenalin addiction is a progressive addiction where exciting events become usual and greater excitement must be reached to produce the same high.
   This is dangerous when sex acts are used to produce the adrenaline as abusive situations may occur
   Sexuality is often confusing and care must be taken to not block sexual energy, which is necessary to achieve a positive energy flow through the body.
   
   
   5.  MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)
   The food industry can use low quality foods and add MSG as a flavor enhancer to mask the cheapness. This flavoring agent may also interfere with appetite suppression and cause you to feel hungry even after you’ve eaten a large amount of food, which may explain why you can finish all five items from that Chinese take-out in a single night! This constant hungry feeling is a good reason to avoid MSG all together. To be sure you are not ingesting MSG, make your own meals at home from scratch and add your favorite natural spices like fresh or dried herbs and spices, sea salt, garlic, and ginger.
   
   
   6.  Pornography
   In abusive or negative forms sex can be an adrenaline addiction caused by receiving large amounts of self-produced adrenaline.
   Adrenalin addiction is a progressive addiction where exciting events become usual and greater excitement must be reached to produce the same high.
   This is dangerous when sex acts are used to produce the adrenaline as abusive situations may occur
   Sexuality is often confusing and care must be taken to not block sexual energy, which is necessary to achieve a positive energy flow through the body.
   
   
   7.  People Pleasing
   Blocked energy due to overwhelmed or unidentifiable feelings which produce ‘fight or flight’ adrenaline within the body.
   Sometimes caused by unresolved grief
   Abusive situations may also be a phobia breeding ground as family or others who should be trusted are not trustworthy leaving gaps in an individuals structure system.
   
   
   8.  Television
   Television addiction is a condition studied in television studies where the subject has a compulsion to watch television programming. The compulsion can be extremely difficult to control in many cases. It has many parallels to other forms of behavioral addiction, such as addiction to drugs or gambling, which create an altered mental state in the subject. It can occur at any age.
   
   
   WAYS TO AVOID ADDICTION
   1.  Decide To Quit: Write down the harmful effects of your addiction. It might not feel good to acknowledge all the ways in which your addiction is harming you, but seeing the list on paper will help you resolve to stop as soon as possible. Take out a pen and a piece of paper and brainstorm a list that includes all the negative effects you've experienced since your addiction started.
   • Think about how your addiction has affected your physical health. Are you at greater risk for getting cancer, heart disease, or another illness as a result of your addiction? Maybe the addiction has already taken a noticeable physical toll.
   • List the ways in which it has hurt you mentally. Are you embarrassed about your addiction? In many cases addictions lead to shame and embarrassment, as well as depression, anxiety, and other mental and emotional issues.
   • How has your addiction affected your relationships with other people? Does it prevent you from spending time with people you love, or having enough time to pursue new relationships?
   • Some addictions take a big financial toll. List the amount of money you have to spend feeding your addiction every day, week and month. Determine whether your addiction has affected your job.
   • What daily annoyances are caused by your addiction? For example, if you're a smoker, maybe you're tired of having to leave your office every time you need to light up.
   
   2.  Make a list of positive changes you want in your life: Now that you've detailed all the negative effects of your addiction, think about how much your life will improve once you've kicked the habit. Create a picture of your life post-addiction. How do you want it to look?
   
   • Maybe you'll feel a sense of freedom you haven't had in years.
   • You'll have more time to spend on people, hobbies, and other pleasures.
   • You'll be able to save money again.
   • You know you're doing everything you can to stay healthy. You'll feel immediate physical improvements.
   • You'll feel proud and confident again.
   
   3.  Write down your quitting commitment: Having a list of solid reasons to quit will help you stick to your plan in the long run. Your reasons for quitting must be more important to you than continuing your addictive behavior. This mental hurdle is tough, but it's a necessary first step to quitting any addiction. No one can make you quit but yourself. Write down the true, solid reasons you're stopping this habit. Only you know what they are. Here are a few examples:
   
   • Decide you're quitting because you want to have energy to live life to the fullest again.
   • Decide you're quitting because you're running out of money to support your habit.
   • Decide you're quitting because you want to be a better partner to your spouse.
   • Decide you're quitting because you're determined to meet your grandchildren one day.

   
   4.  Set a date to quit. Don't set it for tomorrow, unless you're pretty sure quitting cold turkey will work for you. Don't set it for more than a month from now, because you might lose your resolve by then. Aim for a date in the next couple of weeks. This will give you enough time to become mentally and physically prepared.
   

   • Consider picking a date that's meaningful to you, to help motivate you. Your birthday, father's day, your daughter's graduation day, etc.
   • Mark the day on your calendar and announce it to those close to you. Build it up so that you won't be likely to back down when the day arrives. Make a firm commitment to yourself that you're going to quit by that date.

   
   5.  Seek personal and professional support: It might not seem like it now, but you're going to need all the support you can get during your journey to overcome addiction. Because so many people battle addictions, there are many wonderful institutions in place that serve as support systems, helping you stay motivated, providing tips for success, and encouraging you to try again if you have a false start.
   

   • Research in-person and online support groups designed to help people with the specific type of addiction you're battling. Many resources are free.
   • Make an appointment with a therapist skilled in helping people through addictions. Find someone you're comfortable with so you'll be able to rely on him or her in the months to come. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt techniques and life skills training are amongst the techniques that have been proven successful for those seeking to overcome addictions. A therapeutic setting ensures that you will have privacy and that the treatment will be based on your particular needs and goals.
   • Seek support from your closest loved ones and friends. Let them know how much this means to you. If you're addicted to a substance, ask them not to use it in your presence.

   
   6.  Identify your triggers^: Everyone has a certain set of triggers that make them automatically want to indulge their habits. For example, if you're struggling with an alcohol addiction, you might find it difficult to attend a certain restaurant without feeling a strong urge to drink. If you're addicted to gambling, passing a casino on the way home from work might make you feel compelled to stop. Knowing your triggers will help you face them down when the time comes to quit.
   

   • Stress is often a trigger for all kinds of addictions.
   • Certain situations, like parties or other social gatherings, might act as triggers.
   • Certain individuals can be triggers.

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