Addiction is a disease that involves a compulsive need to use a substance or engage in an activity, despite negative consequences. Addiction manifests itself in several ways, but the most common form of addiction is substance-related.
It’s often referred to as a “disease” because it can be hard for people to control their behaviors and stop using. Here are other forms of addiction:
– Internet addiction
– Video game addiction
– Gambling addiction
– Sex addiction
Addictions can be broken down into two categories: substance and process addictions. Substance addictions involve taking drugs or alcohol to feel good, escape reality, or cope with problems in your life. Process addictions are an obsession with a behavior that is not itself harmful (e.g., gambling) but cause trouble in your life (e.g., debt).
Intervention Is The Best Start
Intervention is a process that involves confronting someone who is struggling with addiction. This can be a friend, family member, or co-worker. The process of intervention is usually done by a loved one or professional who wants to help their loved one get into treatment.
The goal of an intervention is not necessarily to convince someone to get help; rather, it’s an opportunity for family members and friends to express their support for the person getting help so that they can begin their recovery process.
– The first step in addiction intervention is recognizing that your loved one has a problem. If you suspect that your friend or family member may be struggling with addiction, talk to them about their behavior and how it’s affecting them and others. If they’re receptive to this, ask them what they think they should do next—they may have some ideas on how they can get help.
– If the person doesn’t want to talk about their behavior or how it’s affecting them, then you’ll need to take more drastic action. You can arrange an intervention with other family members or friends who are concerned about the person’s addiction.
– Next, you need to set up an intervention date with all of the people who will be participating in it (including yourself). Make sure this date isn’t too far away from now so that there’s plenty of time for planning and preparation before it happens. Also make sure there’s enough time between now and then so that your loved one doesn’t suspect anything until it happens!
– Come up with some reasons why they should get help: if they’ve been using drugs/alcohol for a long time if they’ve been using more than usual lately, if they’ve lost interest in their hobbies or schoolwork because of their drug use.
– When your loved one asks why you’re concerned about their drug use (which will happen), say something like “because I love you” or “because I’m worried about what will happen if we don’t do something.”
– Finally, explain what kind of help there is available—like rehab centers where people go to get clean from drugs or alcohol—and encourage them to try it
