Addiction – is a drive that stimulates systematic addictive behavior aimed at escaping reality through a change in mental state. This phenomenon can appear in various forms, such as substance use, involvement in sports games, gambling, gaming, computer entertainment, problems with food (overeating or fasting), and much more.
However, in the narrowest sense, the term «addiction» is most often associated with harmful dependencies on chemical substances capable of altering a person's mental state. These dependencies can lead to serious health problems, personality deterioration, and the breakdown of social ties. A characteristic feature of addiction is the loss of self-control and an irresistible urge to continue this behavior despite serious negative consequences.
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