Addict on. Addiction: Symptoms, effects, and what to look for

They may make sacrifices in their home budget to ensure the availability of the substance

Regularly consuming excessive amount of alcohol can lead to chronic liver problems

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An example of this overlap is when someone experiences the psychological effect of wanting to divert money from their regular food shop to purchasing a substance, and then not consuming enough nutrients

Substance use disorder can impact the way an individual socializes with and relates to other people.

Addiction: Many of these symptoms overlap and can lead to one another
Addiction: For example, a smoker may continue smoking after the development of a lung or
Addiction: Symptoms, effects, and what to look for: Smoking a substance, for example, can damage the lungs

The specific symptoms vary according to the addictive disorder

They continue using a substance or engaging in addictive behavior, even though they might be aware of the harm it can cause or when clear evidence of harm is apparent

These include cravings, , , trembling, seizures, sweats, and uncharacteristic behavior, including violence

Some substances cause withdrawal symptoms that include many physical effects, such as shaking, sweating, or nausea

They may or may not be aware of the health impact of the substance or behavior.

Addiction: Symptoms, effects, and what to look for: A person might be obsessed with getting hold of a substance or partaking in their damaging activities
Addiction: Symptoms, effects, and what to look for: However, for a person with substance use disorder, these effects will not be enough to prevent future overuse
Addiction: The delivery method of a substance can cause damage

Legal problems may occur either because the substance impairs judgment or causes the individual to take more risks to the extent of causing public disorder or violence, or breaking the law to get the substance in the first place

Psychologically, a substance use disorder can lead to continued use despite other effects on health and an inability to stop using

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Using illicit stimulants, such as speed or ecstasy, might also encourage a disrupted sleep cycle, as a person might stay up late for several nights in a row to go to parties and use the substance

Likewise, relationship problems and a growing aversion to social interactions can lead to and worsen psychological problems, including and.

Addiction: Last medically reviewed on October 26, 2018 © 2004-2021 Healthline Media UK Ltd, Brighton, UK, a Red Ventures Company
Addiction: A person might experience a few of these symptoms or many of them
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