2. Addictions: addiction has been defined
as physical and
psychological dependence, (for
example alcohol, tobacco, caffeine and
other drugs).
3. Addiction is a complex problem that
affects not only the physical and mental
health of individuals, but also their
families and social environment.
4. Dependence
Addiction
Binge drinking
Prescription drugs
Recovery
Substance
Substance misuse
Detox
Relapse
Priority
Rehabilitation centre
Treatment
Support
Complex illness
Addictive behaviour
Dependence-
feeling that you need a substance
in order to carry on doing
what you want to do.
Priory- rehabilitation centre.
Relapse- a return to previous
behaviour patterns.
Binge drinking- excessive
alcohol consumption.
7. Alcohol
Overeating
Gambling
Exercise addiction
Shopping
Internet
Video game
Work
Prescription drugs
Nicotine
Tanning addiction
Surgery
Hair pulling
Tattoos
Gaming
CAN YOU
THINK OF ANY
OTHER
ADDICTIONS?
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10. The practice of compulsively chewing and consuming excessive
amounts of ice is called pagophagia.
Pagophagia is a form of pica,
a condition where people crave
and eat non-food items that have
no nutritional value.
11. Craving and eating non-food items is a condition called pica and those with
the disorder are known to compulsively eat paint, fences, cigarette ashes,
paper and a variety of other non-nutritional items.
Pica can occur during pregnancy.
12. Depression- feeling down
Anxiety- paranoia
Low self-esteem- feeling low and guilty
No confidence- a state of mind linked to
depression
Anger- highly irritable
Boredom- a repeated pattern