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heavy use of a substance or excessive

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engagement in an activity does not

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always indicate addiction . Mr . Willis .

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Can you tell us what the symptoms of

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addiction are ? Absolutely ? Dr german

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the symptoms of addiction are generally

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grouped into four categories ,

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including impaired self control ,

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social problems , risky use and drug

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effects . Impaired self control refers

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to the craving or strong urge to use

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the substance or engage in activity as

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well as an inability to cut back or

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discontinue the addictive behavior

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despite the best intentions to do so .

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Social problems described the way in

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addiction to a substance or activity

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interferes with work , school or home

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life . An addiction can make it

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difficult or impossible for a person to

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complete major task . It may also cause

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the individual to cut back on or give

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up work or leisure activities

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altogether . Risky use refers to the

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continued involvement with the

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substance or activity despite knowing

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that is potentially dangerous or

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harmful , risky use can also refer to

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using a substance or engaging in an

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activity in unsafe settings or

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circumstances tolerance and withdrawal

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are two terms used to describe the

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effects of alcohol , drugs and other

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behavioral addictions , such as

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gambling tolerance , means that the

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individual requires progressively

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larger amounts of the substance or

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behavior to achieve the desired effect .

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The draw symptoms are different for

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each substance and behavior , but

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they're typically defined as the body's

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adverse response to the sudden absence

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of the addictive substance or activity .