Question

Write short notes.

Effects of addiction

Answer 1

Addiction means, a situation of psychological and physical dependence on alcohol, drugs, the internet, or mobiles.

The psychological effect on the individual: Addiction leads to a dependency on alcohol, narcotic drugs, medicinal drugs, the internet, social media, and even mobile phone. There could emerge a need for validation for every single image that is uploaded.

1. Impact on family: Alcohol addiction problems pose a threat to stable family life resulting in domestic violence. Addiction to mobiles can lead to loneliness within the family because of a lack of communication.
2. Impact on health: The levels of stress, anxiety, and aggression can take their toll on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of addicts as well as others in the family.
3. Impact on work: it can adversely affect levels of commitment, and efficiency, an increase in instances of sexual harassment, exploitation of vulnerable people, inability to focus on any activity, increased absenteeism, etc.
4. Economic Impact: Addictions of any kind are a drain on financial resources as one has to pay heavily for the consumption of alcohol, substances, internet connectivity, and phone bills.
5. Isolation: Addicts often turn out to be loners or individuals who avoid social interaction. For example, excessive gaming, watching YouTube clips, etc. leads to detachment from people and experiences in the real social world.