Category: Addiction

  • Social Media as a Type of Addiction

    Using the social network as a means of communication has become popular nowadays. According to statistics, more than half of the Earths population uses the Internet daily, and the majority of them also spend a lot of time on social media (Clement, 2020). The video posted by TMW Media informs the audience on the problem…

  • 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 with a strong sense of pleasure.…

  • Annual Burnout and Turnover Rates of Addiction Treatment Counselor in Chicago

    It is known that working with certain groups of patients is an additional psycho-traumatic factor for doctors. These patients include the elderly, the chronically or terminally ill, patients requiring intensive care, and newborns. The mentally ill and psychoactive substance users deserve special attention; they are often patients with aggressive and threatening behavior, which becomes a…

  • 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 with a strong sense of pleasure.…

  • 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 of campaigns will be assessed afterward Problem…

  • Social Media Addiction and How It Affects People

    Every year people spend more and more time tapping a finger on the smartphone screen or clicking a computer mouse. According to the statistical data provided by Statista (2021), in 2015, people spent approximately 80 minutes on the smartphone, whereas in 2021, the average time increased up to 155 minutes a day. I spend about…

  • Social Media Addiction and How It Affects People

    Every year people spend more and more time tapping a finger on the smartphone screen or clicking a computer mouse. According to the statistical data provided by Statista (2021), in 2015, people spent approximately 80 minutes on the smartphone, whereas in 2021, the average time increased up to 155 minutes a day. I spend about…

  • Whip Whitakers Alcoholic Addiction and Its Influence on His Life

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Addiction is the fact or condition of being dependent on a particular substance or activity. Alcohol addiction, on the other hand, refers to the continued excessive consumption of alcoholic drinks. Alcohol addiction has a huge impact on oneself, family, or society at large. Some of these…

  • Whip Whitakers Alcoholic Addiction and Its Influence on His Life

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Addiction is the fact or condition of being dependent on a particular substance or activity. Alcohol addiction, on the other hand, refers to the continued excessive consumption of alcoholic drinks. Alcohol addiction has a huge impact on oneself, family, or society at large. Some of these…

  • Healthcare Financing and Drug Addiction

    Historical Perspectives on Health Care Financing The healthcare sector is one of the key directions for the development of any country since the health of citizens is an indicator of the success of the current policy. In the modern world, this area has been developed significantly because of numerous breakthroughs; however, it is mainly due…