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In the world today, we are surrounded by many knick knacks that compete for our attention. There are bright flashing lights and many loud noises that can distract and persuade us to action, and could eventually lead us “to devote or surrender (oneself) to something habitually or obsessively” (Melton, par. 1).
In the world today, we are surrounded by many knick knacks that compete for our attention. There are bright flashing lights and many loud noises that can distract and persuade us to action, and could eventually lead us “to devote or surrender (oneself) to something habitually or obsessively” (Melton, par. 1).
When an addiction starts, according to Medical News Today, it is “Addiction is a psychological and physical inability to stop consuming a chemical, drug, activity, or substance, even though it is causing psychological and physical harm. The term addiction does not only refer to dependence on substances such as heroin or cocaine. A person who cannot stop taking a particular drug or chemical has a substance dependence" (Felman, par. 1). The thing is that some people don’t want to give up the thing their addicted to, whether it be food, alcohol, gambling, being on the internet, etc.
When an addiction starts, according to Medical News Today, it is “Addiction is a psychological and physical inability to stop consuming a chemical, drug, activity, or substance, even though it is causing psychological and physical harm. The term addiction does not only refer to dependence on substances such as heroin or cocaine. A person who cannot stop taking a particular drug or chemical has a substance dependence" (Felman, par. 1). The thing is that some people don’t want to give up the thing their addicted to, whether it be food, alcohol, gambling, being on the internet, etc.
These addictions affect everyone that is connected to that person in anyway possible. Think of someone that is driving under the influence. When they make the choice to take control of a vehicle while intoxicated, it largely increases the likelihood of them causing a wreck. "In 2010, people killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes accounted for nearly one-third (31%) of all traffic-related deaths"(Otchy, par. 8). There are many other reasons, like bad visibility and icy roads, that can cause a not only a wreck, but death to occur. Even if the drunk driver only drove off the road and killed himself, it would have an effect on his friends and family. Not every instance is like this. An addiction to pornography can tear a family apart. An addiction to food can cause obesity, and many other health problems, heart disease and high blood pressure for example, to become more prevalent in society because of how children may have learned it from their parents.
These addictions affect everyone that is connected to that person in anyway possible. Think of someone that is driving under the influence. When they make the choice to take control of a vehicle while intoxicated, it largely increases the likelihood of them causing a wreck. "In 2010, people killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes accounted for nearly one-third (31%) of all traffic-related deaths"(Otchy, par. 8). There are many other reasons, like bad visibility and icy roads, that can cause a not only a wreck, but death to occur. Even if the drunk driver only drove off the road and killed himself, it would have an effect on his friends and family. Not every instance is like this. An addiction to pornography can tear a family apart. An addiction to food can cause obesity, and many other health problems, heart disease and high blood pressure for example, to become more prevalent in society because of how children may have learned it from their parents.
For those that are fighting addiction, we understand that this is a difficult thing to deal with. People will find it admirable that you are willing to give up something that is harmful, but very pleasing, to you. Talk to someone, more importantly someone that you love, and know that there are people out there who want to help you. They will not scorn you for admitting that you might have a problem. Once you are able to overcome it, many people will see that scar in your past as a symbol of respect. You will never forget it, but you will have learned from it and maybe even taught others about your experience too.
For those that are fighting addiction, we understand that this is a difficult thing to deal with. People will find it admirable that you are willing to give up something that is harmful, but very pleasing, to you. Talk to someone, more importantly someone that you love, and know that there are people out there who want to help you. They will not scorn you for admitting that you might have a problem. Once you are able to overcome it, many people will see that scar in your past as a symbol of respect. You will never forget it, but you will have learned from it and maybe even taught others about your experience too.
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