In addictions of different kinds, there may be basically two types-1) physical dependence, 2) psychological dependence. Drug Addiction is a form of physical dependence. In this type the person becomes dependent upon drugs or intoxicating substances. The drugs may be cocaine, amphetamines, opiates or even laxatives. Mortality rates are quite high with untreated drug dependence cases. Bad company is also one of the major risk factors contributing to the menace. This further leads to requirement of more money. The person just cannot live without the drugs. This makes him take any way that leads to more money like gambling. This paves way for further addiction like gambling addiction.
Most of the times, the psychological dependence overlaps physical dependence. The person engulfs himself into all the bad habits, debts and crisis, which makes him crazy for love and affection. In our society, he faces people who only criticize him and do not empathically listen to his problems. This further makes him succumb to alcohol addiction to forget worries at least for some time.
We can see that the world of addiction is the worst form of nightmare anyone may face. It may be our children, may be our brothers or sisters. We must be aware of the consequences and should be able to judge what is right and hat is wrong interpretation. This will save us from many hassles in long run. We want to build a healthy society and society can be healthy when each individual is free from any form of addiction, even food addiction. Yes, it is also an addiction, though a milder form. So, beware of addictions, should be the motto of the new millennium!
