Comments on: Definition Of Addiction

By: Luke

Luke — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:48:24 +0000

lets keep it simple….how about;
“AN UNCONTROLLABLE CRAVING FOR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL”

just a thought…

By: Raymond J.

Raymond J. — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:37:21 +0000

I would say that each one could be correct. Everyone that looses control over their intake is addicted. When you MUST have something, despite that your mind tells you that you don’t need it at this point, then I would say that you are addicted. – Just a thought:-) – Ray J.- Mobiltelefon uten abonnement

By: kevin.eb

kevin.eb — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:49:30 +0000

Morse & Flavin’s (1992) definition of addiction is the one traditionally utilized by treatment centers and substance abuse counselors. It is very good and touches all of the bases. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Vol. 68, No. 8), Morse & Flavin defined addiction thusly (paraphrased): Addiction is a primary, progressive, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by impaired control over use of the substance, preoccupation with the substance, use of the substance despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking.
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kevin

Substance Abuse Center