Personality addictive

Myth Number 4 There is a certain type of personality that leads people to addictions. An addictive personality is something that scientists have sought for many... 

The psychic damage and addictive force of cocaine has been duly reported over the last few years. Many questions still remain unanswered, such as, does everyone who uses it become addicted Is there such an animal as an "addictive personality" How does cocaine cause sudden death Can this be avoided Are there any drugs which can help to relieve cocaine addiction ... 

Psychological dependence is synonymous with addiction. Persons with a psychological dependence on a drug generally have a history of compulsive behaviors and a propensity to become involved with drugs for non-... 

Since many abusers of Rohypnol take the drug with alcohol, there may be two addictions present, and therefore, the addicted person should be referred for treatment for both the drug and alcohol dependence. In these patients, additional drugs must be given to alleviate alcohol withdrawal, which can include rising pulse and blood pressure, tremors, and profuse sweating. 

Codependence 1] a relationship in which one person enables or encourages the addictive behavior of another person. 2) an addictive personal relationship. 

A general discussion of research on personality and drug use cannot ignore the topic of the addictive personality. Essentially, this is the idea of a personality structure common to all individuals who have substance-use disordere. The notion of an addictive personality has generated a lot of research and discussion, and it remains a popular idea... 

The relationship between personality and drug use has been the subject of considerable research attention. Although some personality characteristics seem to be associated with the drug experience, there is no evidence for an addictive personality."... 

Some individuals have an addictive" personality that predisposes them to alcohol or drug-use disorders. 

Addictive personality The hypothesis of a personality structure common to all people with substance-use disorders (Chapter 5). 

Denial, in the pathological meaning of the word,is an avoidance mechanism deeply embedded within the unconscious psyche it is an irrational refusal to recognize legitimate challenges to our beliefs and addictions. Denial, for example, is a common response of alcoholics in avoiding the reality of their condition. Denial is a much larger problem in today s world than just a maladaptive tactic of addictive personalities. It is an endemic (and potentially fatal) cultural disease. 

There is some professional disagreement over the concept of an "addictive personality" (a constellation of personality traits that may predispose people to become addicted) and, if valid, over whether these traits are cause or consequence of the problem. Without entering this debate, it seems that young people who bring into counseling harmful involvement with substances often present some of the following receptive traits. 

The key to successful confrontation is doing it with caring, with specificity, and with patience. This last quality is important because it can take numerous confrontations, if ever, before a substance-abusing or addicted person may be able to take that opportunity and admit the self-destructive pattern of behavior that has become established. 

Outpatient treatment is where the addicted person receives professional treatment at a facility or clinic but continues to live at home. As with inpatient programs, there is no set period recommended for outpatient treatment. However, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, if the patient doesn t participate in a... 

An addicted person also has an uncontrollable uige to use the dmg and self-medication interferes with activities of daily life and continues despite the negative consequence of using the dmg. 

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