The Psychology of Addiction
On why addiction is largely a state of the mind so addicts are more addicted to their addiction, the temporary feeling of pleasure, rather than the drugs…
Addiction is primarily psychological although addiction is defined according to the physiological changes in the body, and addiction continues to be considered as a social, cultural, genetic and experiential process as well. Addictive behaviour could be explained as any behaviour that gives temporary or short term pleasure and also provides relief from discomfort although there may be long term adverse effects.
Addiction is generally described as dependence on any drug and results from substance abuse. Any drug or alcohol can produce addiction as can other things such as the internet, gaming, gadgets, chocolates etc. However the physical and psychological effects of drugs and alcohol are detrimental and actually result in loss of productivity, withdrawal and physical dependence and lack of attention and such other conditions. The primary feature of addiction is dependence as an individual shows increased psychological and physiological dependence on the substance he is addicted to and without the addictive substance the person is unable to return to normal life.
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Psychology of Clothing
A woman is walking along the street, her attire catches everybody’s eyes: she is clothed in the latest fashion. She draws everybody’s attention, including yours, not only with her toilet, but also with conscious superiority. Are you delighted? Are you envious?
Vainly! In fact, her appearance – is an evidence of her deep inner complexes. There is a science “psychology of clothing”, where the concept “fashion victim” – is not a popular phrase, but a clinical diagnosis. Orientation exceptionally on the last word in fashion – is a sign of heightened hypochondria, a woman’s psychological dependence on other people’s opinion, uncultivated self-respect.
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