Addictions

Say 'NO' to tobacco

Addiction is the continues use of a mood altering substanace or behaviour despite adverse cosequences, or a neurological impairment leading to such behaviours.

They can include alcohol abuse, drug abuse, tobacco abuse etc.

Habits and patterns associated with addictions are typicaly characterized by immedeate gratification,with delayed deleterious effects.

Withdrawal refers to physical and psycological symptoms people experience when reducing or discontinuing a substance the body had become dependent on.

Symptoms of withdrawl generally anxiety, irritability, intense cravings for the substance, nausea, hallucinations , headaches cold sweats and tremors.

We constantly hear messages encountering us to take risks with our health , to try drugs , to smoke etc.

This section provides you the information you can use to avoid or overcome habits that could destroy your health , happiness and life.

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