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Internet Addiction

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This chapter reviews the current literature on internet addiction (IA) and provides a comprehensive summary regarding: (i) potential positive and negative effects of internet and technology use, (ii) main conceptual frameworks, (iii) biological bases, (iv) comorbidity factors, (v) prevalence rates, (vi) assessment methodologies, and (vii) treatment approaches. Although the current evidence suggests a relatively low prevalence rate of IA worldwide, and that several scholars remain doubtful about the validity and utility of IA as a clinical phenomenon, the existing evidence indicates that further research is required in order to facilitate greater understanding of this intricate issue and to tackle a range of challenges identified in the literature. Furthermore, the current scientific trend points toward the adoption of more specific terms that underscore the role of specific online activities in eliciting addictive usage, as opposed to the adoption of the broad and unspecific umbrella term IA.

• Internet addiction
• Problematic internet use
• Compulsive internet use
• Behavioral addiction

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A study on Internet addiction and its relation to psychopathology and self-esteem among college students

Manish kumar.

Department of Psychiatry, Calcutta Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Anwesha Mondal

1 Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry- A Center of Excellence, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Background:

Internet use is one of the most important tools of our present-day society whose impact is felt on college students such as increased use of Internet. It brings change in mood, an inability to control the amount of time spent with the Internet, withdrawal symptoms when not engaged, a diminishing social life, and adverse work or academic consequences, and it also affects self-esteem of the students.

The main objective of this study is to explore the Internet use and its relation to psychopathology and self-esteem among college students.

Methodology:

A total of 200 college students were selected from different colleges of Kolkata through random sampling. After selection of the sample, Young's Internet Addiction Scale, Symptom Checklist-90-Revised, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were used to assess the Internet usage, psychopathology, and self-esteem of the college students.

Depression, anxiety, and interpersonal sensitivity were found to be correlated with Internet addiction. Along with that, low self-esteem has been found in students to be associated with possible users of Internet.

Conclusion:

Internet usage has been found to have a very strong impact on college students, especially in the areas of anxiety and depression, and at times it affected their social life and their relationship with their family.

Internet is being integrated as a part of day-to-day life because the usage of the Internet has been growing explosively worldwide. It has dramatically changed the current communication scenario, and there has been a considerable increase in the number of Internet users worldwide in the last decade. With the advancement in media and technologies, Internet has emerged as an effective tool in eliminating human geographical barriers. With the availability and mobility of new media, Internet addiction (IA) has emerged as a potential problem in young people which refers to excessive computer use that interferes with their daily life. The Internet is used to facilitate research and to seek information for interpersonal communication and for business transactions. On the other hand, it can be used by some to indulge in pornography, excessive gaming, chatting for long hours, and even gambling. There have been growing concerns worldwide for what has been labeled as “Internet Addiction,” which was originally proposed as a disorder by Goldberg[ 1 ] Griffith considered it a subset of behavioral addiction that meets the six “core components” of addiction, i.e., salience, mood modification, tolerance, withdrawal, conflict, and relapse. Increasing research has been conducted on IA.[ 2 , 3 ] With regard to IA, it has been questioned whether people become addicted to the platform or to the content of the Internet.[ 4 ] A study suggested that Internet addicts become addicted to different aspects of online use where it is differentiated between three subtypes of Internet addicts: excessive gaming, online sexual preoccupation, and e-mailing/texting.[ 5 , 6 ] According to the study, various types of IA are cyber-sexual addiction, cyber-relationship addiction, net compulsions, information overload, and computer addiction.

Based on a growing research base, the American Psychiatric Association vision is to include Internet use disorder in the appendix of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders[ 7 ] for the first time, acknowledging the problems arising from this type of addictive disorder. There has been an explosive growth in the use of Internet not only in India but also worldwide. Reports reveal that there were about 137 million Internet users in India in 2013 and further suggest India as the world's second largest in Internet use after China in the near future. According to the Internet and Mobile Association of India and Indian Market Research Bureau, out of 80 million active Internet users in urban India, 72% (58 million individuals) have accessed some form of social networking in 2013,[ 8 ] which is to touch around 420 million by June 2017.

The warning signs of IA include the following:

• Preoccupation with the Internet (thoughts about previous online activity or anticipation of the next online session)
• Use of the Internet in increasing amounts of time in order to achieve satisfaction
• Repeated, unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop Internet use
• Feelings of restlessness, moodiness, depression, or irritability when attempting to cut down the use of the Internet
• Online longer than originally intended
• Jeopardized or risked loss of significant relationships, job, educational, or career opportunities because of Internet use
• Lies to family members, therapists, or others to conceal the extent of involvement with the Internet
• Use of the Internet is a way to escape from problems or to relieve a dysphoric mood (e.g., feelings of hopelessness, guilt, anxiety, and depression)
• Feeling guilty and defensive about Internet use
• Feeling of euphoria while performing Internet-based activities
• Physical symptoms of IA.

Internet or computer addiction can also cause physical discomforts such as:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome (pain and numbness in hands and wrists)
• Dry eyes or strained vision
• Backaches and neck aches; severe headaches
• Sleep disturbances
• Pronounced weight gain or weight loss.

IA results in personal, family, academic, financial, and occupational problems that are characteristic of other addictions. Impairments of real-life relationships are disrupted as a result of excessive use of the Internet. IA leads to different social, psychological, and physical disorders. The worst effects of IA are anxiety, stress, and depression. Excessive use of Internet also affects the academic achievements of students. Students addicted to Internet are more involved in it than their studies, and hence they have poor academic performance.[ 9 ] This hypothesis has been confirmed by a number of studies. Many studies examined the association between psychiatric symptoms and IA in adolescents. They found that IA is associated with psychological and psychiatric symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. In addition, several studies have shown links between Internet use and personality traits. They have found loneliness, shyness, loss of control, and low self-esteem to be associated with IA.

In a study[ 10 ] on young adolescents, it was found that about 74.5% were moderate (average) users and 0.7% were found to be addicts. Those with excessive use of Internet had high scores on anxiety, depression, and anxiety depression. In another study,[ 11 ] the prevalence of IA among Greek students was 4.5% and at-risk population was 66.1%. There were significant differences between the means of psychiatric symptoms in Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R) subscales among addicted and nonaddicted students. Depression and anxiety appeared to have the most consistent correlation with IA. In addition, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, hostility/aggression, time in the Internet, and quarrel with parents are associated with IA. In another study by Paul et al ., 2015, on 596 students, 246 (41.3%) were mild addicts, 91 (15.2%) were moderate addicts, and 259 (43.5%) were not addicted to Internet use. There was no pattern of severe IA among the study group. Males, students of arts and engineering stream, those staying at home, no extracurricular activity involvement, time spent on Internet per day, and mode of accessing Internet were some of the factors significantly associated with IA pattern. In another study,[ 12 ] the prevalence of IA among 1100 respondents was 10.6%. People with higher scores were characterized as male, single, students, high neuroticism, life impairment due to Internet use, time for Internet use, online gaming, presence of psychiatric morbidity, recent suicidal ideation, and past suicidal attempts. Logistic regression showed that neuroticism, life impairment, and Internet use time were the three main predictors for IA. Compared to those without IA, the Internet addicts had higher rates of psychiatric morbidity (65.0%), suicidal ideation in a week (47.0%), lifetime suicidal attempts (23.1%), and suicidal attempt in a year (5.1%). In another study,[ 13 ] a significant relationship was found between IA and general psychopathology and self-esteem. The addiction status was assessed as risk of low level in 59 (31.89%) participants, high level in 27 (14.59%) participants, and none in 99 (53.51%) participants. A high positive correlation was found between Internet Addiction Scale (IAS) and SCL-90 subscales and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). In three different IA groups, it was found that all SCL-90 subscale averages increase and RSES subscale averages decrease as IA severity increases.

In India, use of Internet is enormous, especially in the young population. Hence, it was found necessary to study the pattern of Internet usage in young adults in Indian setting and its relationship with their mental and physical health and self-esteem. With this aim in mind, the present study has been undertaken to take a close look on this issue.

METHODOLOGY

• Sociodemographic data sheet: A self-made, semistructured, sociodemographic data sheet was prepared to collect the participant's details, details of any previous history of psychopathology, substance abuse, and details of the Internet use
• Internet Addiction Scale: The IAS[ 14 ] is a 20-item scale that measures the presence and severity of Internet dependency. This questionnaire is scored on a 5-point scale ranging from 1 to 5. The marking for this questionnaire ranges from 20 to 100, the higher the marks, the greater the dependence on the Internet
• Symptom Checklist-90-Revised: It is a multidimensional self-report symptom inventory[ 15 ] designed to measure psychopathology by quantifying nine dimensions as follows: somatization, obsession-compulsion, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, hostility, phobic anxiety, paranoid ideation, and psychotism. In addition, there are three global indices of distress, the General Severity Index, representing the extent or depth of the present psychiatric disturbance; the Positive Symptom Total, representing the number of questions rated above 1 point; and the Positive Symptom Distress Index, representing the intensity of the symptoms. Higher scores on the SCL-90 indicate greater psychological distress. The SCL-90 was proven to hold excellent test–retest reliability, internal consistency, and concurrent validity
• Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale: This scale was developed by sociologist Rosenberg[ 16 ] to measure self-esteem, which is widely used in social science research. It is a 10-item scale with items answered on a 4-point scale – from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Five of the items have positively worded statements and five have negatively worded ones. The scale measures state self-esteem by asking the respondents to reflect on their current feelings. The RSES is considered a reliable and valid quantitative tool for self-esteem assessment.

A sample of 200 students studying in various disciplines such as science, arts, and commerce were selected through random sampling from five different colleges of Kolkata.

In the initial phase of the study, a total of five colleges were selected according to the convenience of the researchers. After receiving permission from the administrative departments of respective colleges for data collection, researchers approached the participants directly during their college hours, explained the purpose and method of using the questionnaires, and also ensured the confidentiality of the data. Verbal consent was taken from the participants. Only the day scholars were included in the study. The colleges selected for collecting the data did not have free Wi-Fi services. Responses were collected from the participants having Internet connection on their android phones. First, the sociodemographic data sheet was filled up by the participants. Participants having a previous history of psychopathology and substance abuse were excluded from the study. After exclusion of the participants, the questionnaires were distributed to the included participants and after completion, they were scored and interpreted according to the tool. Confidentiality of the data has been maintained.

Sociodemographic and Internet user's characteristics

Two hundred students participated in the study. The mean age of the students was found to be 21.68 years (±2.82). Students were unmarried and were undergraduates. Majority of the students reported that they use Internet for pleasure and mainly get involved in activities of social networks and online gaming. Focusing on users' characteristics and Internet activities, it was found that the concerning age of computer use initiation was 15 years, frequency of Internet use per day in hours was 3–4 h, and frequency of Internet use per week in days was every day.

Table 1 suggests the frequency of IA on the IAS. The frequency of mild users (IAS score: 20–49) was 58 and the percentile was 29. The highest frequency and percentile found in the severe users (80–100) were 79 and 39.5, respectively. The next higher frequency found in moderate users (50–79) was 63 and the percentile was 31.5.

Frequency of Internet users

Table 2 reflects t -test results between SCL-90 and IA. The comparison of scores in all dimensions and the three global indices on SCL-90 between moderate users and severe users of Internet demonstrated that severe users of Internet had higher scores in all dimensions. Symptoms such as obsession-compulsion, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, and anxiety were associated with IA.

t -test results of psychiatric symptoms with Internet addiction

Table 3 reflects t -test results between self-esteem and IA. The comparison of scores on self-esteem between moderate users and severe users of Internet demonstrated that no significant difference was found between them.

t -test results of self-esteem with Internet addiction

Table 4 describes the regression analysis results of the association between Internet users, the ten dimensions of the SCL-90. The results indicated that students with high usage of Internet had higher level of obsession-compulsion, interpersonal sensitivity, and anxiety.

Regression analysis results: IAT score

A number of studies have been conducted across the world among adults with respect to IA. This study is a preliminary step toward understanding the extent of IA among college students in India.

The random sampling method gave the opportunity to gather information from five different colleges in Kolkata. The procedure for selecting the sample has allowed the generalization of the results to the entirety of the college population.

The Internet Addiction Test has been found to be the only validated instrument which identifies the high, low, and average users of Internet. It is found from this study that 39.5% of the students were severe users of Internet. Nearly 31.5% of the students were moderate users. A number of studies reported a higher percentage of Internet-addicted youths.[ 17 , 18 ] It is of note that 29% of the students were average users of Internet. Whether these students will actually develop an addiction is difficult to be predicted. Nevertheless, the continuous exposure to Internet and a possible susceptibility to addictive behaviors may represent a possible danger. Previous studies have found similar results concerning moderate IA.[ 19 , 20 ] Students who are found to be severe users of Internet use a maximum of 3–4 h per day and they are not able to perform their responsibilities properly such as concentration on academics and developing social isolation owing to excessive use of the Internet. Users who spend a significant amount of time online experience academic, relational, economic, and occupational problems, as well as physical disorders.

The results of the present study show that severe users of Internet have shown higher psychopathological symptoms in four dimensions such as obsessive-compulsive, interpersonal sensitivity and depression, anxiety, and global severity index than those with moderate users of Internet. This finding has been supported by other studies[ 21 ] where the association between psychiatric symptoms and IA using the SCL-90 scale had been examined and was found that there was a strong association between psychiatric symptoms and IA. Students with excessive use of Internet reported the presence of psychopathological problems such as obsessive-compulsive and depression. Anxiety and problems such as interpersonal sensitivity were supported by many studies.[ 10 , 19 , 20 ] In another study,[ 22 ] it was found that psychiatric features are associated with IA.

In the present study, no significant relationship has been found between moderate users and severe users of Internet and self-esteem. This is consistent with the result of a previous study.[ 10 ] It may be attributed to the fact which states that the participants' use of the Internet is not associated as a coping style or as a way of compensating some deficiencies, rather it makes them feel better, as it allows them to assume a different personality and social identity.

Logistic regression analysis showed that obsession -compulsion, interpersonal sensitivity, and anxiety were associated with IA. It reflects that the higher the use of Internet, the individual is more prone to develop obsessive-compulsive symptoms such as difficulty in controlling to use Internet, repetitive thoughts about using Internet, and checking the Internet repetitively. The association between obsessive-compulsive disorder and IA supports previous findings.[ 23 ] Interpersonal sensitivity and anxiety were associated with IA as well. These findings are consistent with that of other studies.[ 23 , 24 ] It indicates that individuals with high usage of Internet are prone to become more sensitive in interpersonal relationships and also become more anxious when not using the Internet. In an article, a majority of surveys conveyed the association between pathological Internet use and depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.[ 19 ]

High Internet usage leads to psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Severe users were more likely to be anxious and depressed than moderate users and low users. This study showed that severe users of Internet use the Internet more often when they are anxious and depressed. It is clear that the relation between Internet use, anxiety, and depression is affected by many variables. Severe users of Internet have also been associated with increases in impulsivity. Severe and average Internet users displayed significant difference on interpersonal relationships. Individuals with high use of Internet experience have a sense of criticism by others, shyness, and a sense of discomfort when criticized and can be easily hurt, have perceived lower social support, and found it easier to create new social relationships online. The consequence of exploring social support online often worsens their interpersonal problems in reality, accompanied by psychological problems such as anxiety symptoms. Severe users' Internet group has obsessive-compulsive symptoms more than average users' Internet group, where severe users' Internet group was found to be preoccupied with Internet, needs longer amounts of time online, makes repeated attempts to reduce Internet use, feels withdrawal when reducing Internet use, has time management issues, has environmental distress (family, school, work, and friends), and has deception around the time spent online, thus doing mood modification through Internet use.

Students are steered toward more Internet use because of many factors such as different cheap offers of Internet recharge by different telecom companies, blocks of unstructured time, newly experienced freedom from parental intervention, no monitoring of what they express online, facing a peer pressure in showing their identity, and gaining random instant popularity on social media platform. In other words, these users derive great satisfaction from Internet use and perceive it as a way of making up for their shortcomings, which, however, turns into a dependent relationship.

Psychopathologic features increase as the severity of IA increases as found in a study.[ 22 ] A causal relationship between psychiatric and psychological problems and IA needs to be further analyzed in order to determine whether Internet use causes psychiatric problems or exacerbates symptoms that already exist.

In the last one decade, the Internet has become an integral part of our life. In this article, an attempt has been made to study the severity of Internet use and its relation to psychopathology and self-esteem in college students. Individuals having high usage showed depression and anxiety. IA is also associated with obsessive-compulsive symptoms and interpersonal sensitivity. This result highlights the need for more clinical studies focusing on psychiatric or psychological symptoms.

This study has a few limitations too. No specific tool has been used to exclude any previous psychopathology apart from the information gathered through the sociodemographic data sheet. Accurate estimates of the prevalence of IA in college students are lacking. The study did not manage to clarify the causal relationship between IA and psychiatric symptoms. IA may precipitate psychiatric symptoms which may lead to IA. Another limitation of this study is it did not take into account whether psychiatric symptoms may preexist any IA and may create a vulnerability to addiction. The study did not allow us to differentiate the essential use of the Internet from its recreational use. Future studies can be implicated to analyze the results of the students according to different streams of subjects.

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How to Write a Thesis Statement | 4 Steps & Examples

Published on January 11, 2019 by Shona McCombes . Revised on August 15, 2023 by Eoghan Ryan.

A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay . It usually comes near the end of your introduction .

Your thesis will look a bit different depending on the type of essay you’re writing. But the thesis statement should always clearly state the main idea you want to get across. Everything else in your essay should relate back to this idea.

You can write your thesis statement by following four simple steps:

• Start with a question
• Write your initial answer
• Develop your answer
• Refine your thesis statement

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A thesis statement summarizes the central points of your essay. It is a signpost telling the reader what the essay will argue and why.

The best thesis statements are:

• Concise: A good thesis statement is short and sweet—don’t use more words than necessary. State your point clearly and directly in one or two sentences.
• Contentious: Your thesis shouldn’t be a simple statement of fact that everyone already knows. A good thesis statement is a claim that requires further evidence or analysis to back it up.
• Coherent: Everything mentioned in your thesis statement must be supported and explained in the rest of your paper.

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The thesis statement generally appears at the end of your essay introduction or research paper introduction .

The spread of the internet has had a world-changing effect, not least on the world of education. The use of the internet in academic contexts and among young people more generally is hotly debated. For many who did not grow up with this technology, its effects seem alarming and potentially harmful. This concern, while understandable, is misguided. The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education: the internet facilitates easier access to information, exposure to different perspectives, and a flexible learning environment for both students and teachers.

You should come up with an initial thesis, sometimes called a working thesis , early in the writing process . As soon as you’ve decided on your essay topic , you need to work out what you want to say about it—a clear thesis will give your essay direction and structure.

You might already have a question in your assignment, but if not, try to come up with your own. What would you like to find out or decide about your topic?

For example, you might ask:

After some initial research, you can formulate a tentative answer to this question. At this stage it can be simple, and it should guide the research process and writing process .

Now you need to consider why this is your answer and how you will convince your reader to agree with you. As you read more about your topic and begin writing, your answer should get more detailed.

In your essay about the internet and education, the thesis states your position and sketches out the key arguments you’ll use to support it.

The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education because it facilitates easier access to information.

In your essay about braille, the thesis statement summarizes the key historical development that you’ll explain.

The invention of braille in the 19th century transformed the lives of blind people, allowing them to participate more actively in public life.

A strong thesis statement should tell the reader:

• Why you hold this position
• What they’ll learn from your essay
• The key points of your argument or narrative

The final thesis statement doesn’t just state your position, but summarizes your overall argument or the entire topic you’re going to explain. To strengthen a weak thesis statement, it can help to consider the broader context of your topic.

These examples are more specific and show that you’ll explore your topic in depth.

Your thesis statement should match the goals of your essay, which vary depending on the type of essay you’re writing:

• In an argumentative essay , your thesis statement should take a strong position. Your aim in the essay is to convince your reader of this thesis based on evidence and logical reasoning.
• In an expository essay , you’ll aim to explain the facts of a topic or process. Your thesis statement doesn’t have to include a strong opinion in this case, but it should clearly state the central point you want to make, and mention the key elements you’ll explain.

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A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay . Everything else you write should relate to this key idea.

The thesis statement is essential in any academic essay or research paper for two main reasons:

• It gives your writing direction and focus.
• It gives the reader a concise summary of your main point.

Without a clear thesis statement, an essay can end up rambling and unfocused, leaving your reader unsure of exactly what you want to say.

Follow these four steps to come up with a thesis statement :

• Ask a question about your topic .
• Write your initial answer.
• Develop your answer by including reasons.
• Refine your answer, adding more detail and nuance.

The thesis statement should be placed at the end of your essay introduction .

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• Warm Hand-off for Overdose Survivors to Addiction Treatment The first responders facilitate the identification of survivors needing emergency health care systems House Bill 424 of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, known as the Warm Hand-Off to Treatment Act, provides a comprehensive initiative that […]
• Reasons of Alcohol Addiction in Teenagers Given the clinical diagnoses, the wide-spread nature of the problem, and the severe consequences impacting the life and health of millions of people, the in-depth investigation of the causes of the disorder is of critical […]
• The John Muir Health Facility’s Addiction Medicine Recovery Services The aim of this evaluation plan is to establish the effectiveness of the program in addressing patients’ behavioral and attitudinal issues affecting their commitment to sobriety.
• Criticism of Injecting Rooms – Drug Addiction Supporters of injecting rooms claim that injecting rooms are beneficial to the society and that the ones which are in existence have saved many lives especially from the dangers of drug overdosing.
• Drug Addiction: Importance of Policy Change Drug addiction and abuse are the issues that have to be discussed and analyzed from different aspects to make sure that the policy change and offered practices can work effectively to reduce the number of […]
• The Drug Addiction and Clonidine As soon as it gets to the brain, it reacts by binding on the a2 receptors, a process that leads to a reduction in the levels of presynaptic calcium.
• How Serotonin Affects the Brain and Addictions The purpose of this paper is to discuss the effects that serotonin has in the brain and how it interacts with other chemicals in the body Serotonin is an indoleamine chemical secreted by the brain […]
• Impacts of Internet on Children Health and Addiction Among the worst hit are children, who find themselves addicted to it given that they are in the process of development. To help nurture children’s behavior, parents should educate them on the safety and risks […]
• Searching the Web for Research Evidence: Drug Addiction Among School Aged Children Defining the topic in the form of a question or statement and separating the question into specific logical components or concepts is the principal strategy to search the CINAHL database.
• Caffeine Addiction and Negative Effects The thesis of this paper is that scientists need to reclassify caffeine as a potentially addictive stimulant drug. In addition to the potential to cause addictive behavior, caffeine can have an adverse effect on the […]
• The Case of Katie’s Addiction Katie became one of the unfortunate people who had to deal with chronic pain, which led her to develop an addiction to the medication which was supposed to benefit her and relieve the car accident’s […]
• Valium and Heroin Addiction: Compare and Contrast The purpose of this paper is to contrast and compare Valium and heroin from a point of view of addiction and withdrawal.
• Mental Health Nursing of Cocaine Addiction The 1983 Mental Health Act is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that applies to the residents of England and Wales.
• Refraining From Diet Coke: Substance Use Addiction Speaking of my plans on the use of diet coke, I would like to emphasize that I do not plan to drink it.
• Addiction in the Elderly: Structured Critical Review Therefore, it is in the interest of national and global communities to prioritize the needs of the elderly and investigate the particularities of their addiction to substances.
• DSM-5 and Introduction of Behavioral Addictions The combination of substance abuse and behavioral addiction is another point that is widely debated to be recognized in the DSM-5.
• Symptoms of Addiction: Case Analysis Second, the inability to fall asleep without alcohol or a sleeping pill is a definite sign of addiction. Third, the client initially takes large doses of alcohol, which is a sign of increased tolerance.
• Team of Professionals: Addiction Case Analysis Second, the client needs to undergo a thorough medical assessment to understand if he presents the signs of comorbidities. Considering that the client may find it difficult to organize and keep track of all appointments, […]
• Anxiety Among Us: How and Why, Drug Addiction As the effects of the drug are not long-lasting, people who take phenobarbital tend to use the medicine more often than it is allowed in the drug prescription.
• Addiction Treatment: Challenges in Case Management Settings Case management has a vital role in addiction treatment as it helps to adopt a holistic approach and empower the client. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS, 2004), “substance abusers have better treatment outcomes if their other problems are addressed concurrently” (pp.1-2). Case management aims at planning and coordinating health […]
• Adolescent Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Dependence And while overall statistics show a decrease in the number of unique and persistent cases of substance abuse in Western countries in general and in the US in particular, this problem is still extremely urgent.
• Food Addiction and Obesity in Children and Teens Many turn to comfort eating to cope with this stress, to the point where it takes on the characteristics of an addiction. Overeating and obesity can also become a vicious cycle: children would eat to […]
• Shopping Addiction: Personal Experiences She realized that she had wasted most of her life and she was heading to destruction. She began thinking of taking a positive turn in her life; although she knew it would not be easy […]
• Drug Abuse and Addiction Holimon has succeeded in reviving some of her family relations, and she is still putting a lot of effort to get ahead in this area to the fullest extent possible.
• Facebook Addiction Problem Overview This paper is an in-depth analysis of the risks that Facebook poses to children and the steps that parents should take to ensure that their children do not become victims of Facebook use.
• Facebook: The Latest Addiction Most delegates had laptops in the room connected to the internet and my surprise a good number of them were misusing the privileges of the internet provided by the UN by accessing Facebook and other […]
• Psychoactive Substances and Addiction Substances that could easily lead to addiction are the elements that directly motivate the dopaminergic system such as marijuana, cocaine, nicotine, and heroin.
• The Development of Phobias and Addictions On the other hand, addictions are the behavioral pattern that is characterized by either psychological or physical reliance on substances abuse which is known to have negative impacts on the health and the life of […]
• Addictions and Emotions in Biopsychology The impulse sent to the brain in response to the stimuli is sent to two different parts of the brain: cortex and thalamus.
• The Addiction From Cocaine Main Aspects The impact of the cocaine on the human brain can be explained by the chemical dopamine and its variations in the brain of the drug addict, as well as by three main areas of the […]
• Drug Addiction Treatment: Variety of the Methods Basing on the importance of the learning process in the development of drug addiction practice, CBT makes use of the learning process, firstly, in helping the patients to recognize the conditions which stimulate them to […]
• Online Video Games Addiction The changes are far-reaching: the definition of online video game; the nature of the information ‘commons’ for the citizen; the right of privacy in communicated expressions; the regulation of information infrastructures; the definition of information […]
• The Problem of Gambling in the Modern Society as the Type of Addiction Old people and adolescents, rich and poor, all of them may become the prisoners of this addiction and the only way out may be the treatment, serious psychological treatment, as gambling addiction is the disease […]
• Behavioral Change: Drugs and Addiction The reasons for such usage could vary according to the substance used and to the life rhythm of the addicted person.
• Computer Addiction: Side Effects and Possible Solutions Since that time humanity started to speak of different signs of “computer addiction” the term stands to emphasize the seriousness of the problem and implies the possibility of drastic consequences that computer mania might have.
• Caffeine Addiction as a Mental Disorder And it is a rather pragmatic question stipulated by the professionals need to debate about, but not by the addiction nature itself.
• Drug Addiction: A General View of New Concepts Users who are weak-minded or peer adulating, tend to imitate others and use the drug not because they really want to, but in order to appear ‘cool’ and ‘one of the group.’ This is a […]
• Antidepressant Addiction and Abuse Depressed addicts need to have a proper examination of their addictive behavior to be able to abstain from processes and substances for altering moods fully.
• Sexual Addiction, Compulsivity, or Problematic Behavior Sex, in general, is most common among the male, they are the ones who can have many ladies just to have sex with them, and they will never think of sex as being sacred or […]
• Alcohol Addiction Issue in USA In order to do well in the group of Alcoholics Anonymous, it is better if the individual is talkative and open to conversations, as the main way of psychological therapy is telling stories about their […]
• The Reality TV Shows Addiction: Cause-Effect The viewers feel like the actors are just in the same scenario as them and every development is a success to both the actor and his viewer.
• Advanced Addiction Psychology Contemporary Perspectives The aptest critique of the test is provided by the discussion that Cox has provided when they suggest that the test should be considered along with the connectionist model.
• Opium Addiction: Cause and Effect The traffic of opium became unlawful only at the beginning of the 20th century when the scientists discovered the real properties of this drug and found out that it causes addiction.
• Methamphetamine and Cocaine Addiction Treatment In fact, by doing so, people subconsciously try to prove that aggressiveness, anxiety, and panic attacks are not implications of drug dependence but the states they medicate with the help of methamphetamine.
• Addictions Assessment Process The first four stages are designed to assist in making the correct diagnosis and determining the level of care to ensure further rehabilitation of the client. The psychiatrist attended to the PTSD and mental issues […]
• Addiction Assessment Tools Terrance is to use two assessment tools: the Drug Abuse Screening Test and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test. In short, Terrance is recommended to use these two tools for a quick and low-cost assessment […]
• Alcohol Addiction: Opting for a Correct Referral Method The psychological content of codependency is evidence of the uniqueness of health disorders and personal functioning of a family member as compared with alcohol-related disorders.
• Relevant Therapy Approaches: Probationers With Alcohol Addiction
• How Does Addiction Affect Families
• Hallucinogens: Addiction and Treatment
• Clinical and Addictions Assessment Tools
• Models of Addiction and the Assessment Process
• Ethical Codes and Principles in Addictions: Implications of Labeling
• Ethical Codes and Principles in Addictions Assessment
• Food Addiction: How to Overcome It?
• Addiction as Moral Defect From Cultural Perspective
• Heroin Addiction and Its Biological Aspect
• The Crisis of Opiate Addiction
• Drug Addiction in Australia and Management Methods
• Addiction in Adolescences: Factors and Treatments
• Alcohol Addiction as a Learned Behavior
• Drug Addiction Diagnostics and Therapy Prescription
• The Psychology of Addiction and Addictive Behaviors
• Conditioning in Phobias and Addictions
• Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery
• Drug and Alcohol Addiction: Athletes and Student Leaders
• Addiction Counseling and Certification in Arizona
• The Opioid Crisis: Preventing Addiction
• Addictions in Cultural Groups: Study Challenges
• Addiction Recovery and Its Ethical Risks
• Substance Addiction Treatment in Students
• Heroin Addiction Educational and Preventive Program
• Stop Heroin Addiction: Service Delivery Program
• Opioids Addiction in the United States
• Primary Care Providers Treating Opiate Addiction
• Addiction History and Concepts
• Nicotine Addiction Research and Assessment
• Addictions: Treatment and Prevention
• Addiction Prevention Programs in Miami-Dade County
• Addiction Occurrence and Reduction in Adolescence
• Addictions in Free Markets
• Video Game Addiction and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
• Second Life Games Addiction and Its Reasons
• Drug Addiction Issues in The Corner Miniseries
• Alcohol Addiction and Its Societal Influence
• Disease Harm Reduction Addiction Treatment Model
• Addiction’s Etiology: Models and Theories
• Addiction: Methods and Approaches
• Gambling and Addiction’s Effects on Neuroplasticity
• Martyrdom as Addiction to Offset the Injustice
• Caffeine: Carriers, Addiction and Diseases
• Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Addiction Withdrawal
• Gender Identity and Addiction Treatment
• Drug Addiction History in Urban Areas Since the 1970s
• Social Issues: Alcoholism as a Mode of Addiction
• Breaking the Chains of Cocaine Addiction
• Addiction Counseling and Psychosocial Crisis in Elderly
• Gambling Addiction Research Approaches
• “Breaking the Chains of Cocaine: Black Male Addiction and Recovery” Book
• Adolescent Risk: Substance and Addiction
• Methamphetamine Addiction and Prevention
• Biblical Word Study: Counseling and Addiction Categories
• Drug Addictions Counseling: Assessment and Diagnosing
• Attachment Dimensions and Adolescence Drug Addiction in Relation to School Counseling
• Case Management: Drug Addiction
• Peculiarities of the Addiction Treatments
• Link Between Environment and Addiction
• Theories of Addiction: General Counseling Methods
• Addiction to an Experience
• The Role of Spirituality in Overcoming Addictions
• Problem of Hydrocodone Addiction in US
• Literature Review and Research Methodology Draft: Effects of Internet Addiction on Family Relationships Among Teenagers
• Definition of Alcohol Misuse (Alcohol Abuse and Addiction) in Youth Population Age 18-29
• Computer Addiction in Modern Society
• Pharmaceutical Drug Addiction Among African American Male Adolescents
• Addiction of Digital Media in Society
• “Cocaine: Abuse and Addiction” by National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Understanding Drug & Alcohol Addiction
• Substance Abuse, Addiction and Dependency Among Adolescents
• Is Drug (Legal or Illegal) Addiction and or Abuse Individual Responsibility or Societies Responsibility?
• Analyzing Love and Love Addiction in Relationships
• Addiction Severity Index
• Fast Food, Quick Problem Emergence, Rapid Addiction and Slow Recovery Process
• Sex Addiction as a Psychological Disorder
• Where Does the Path to Smoking Addiction Start?
• Problems of Everyday Addictions in Society
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