Addictions - Self Help eBooks - Dealing with Addictions

Defining an addiction is tricky, and knowing how to handle one is even harder.

Addiction means a person has no control over whether he or she uses a drug or drinks.

Physical addiction is when a person's body actually becomes dependent on a particular substance (even smoking is physically addictive). It also means building tolerance to that substance, so that a person needs a larger dose than ever before to get the same effects. Someone who is physically addicted and stops using a substance like drugs, alcohol, or cigarettes may experience withdrawal symptoms. Common symptoms of withdrawal are diarrhea, shaking, and generally feeling awful.

Psychological addiction happens when the cravings for a drug are psychological or emotional. People who are psychologically addicted feel overcome by the desire to have a drug. They may lie or steal to get it.

A person crosses the line between abuse and addiction when he or she is no longer trying the drug to have fun or get high, but has come to depend on it. His or her whole life centers around the need for the drug. An addicted person — whether it's a physical or psychological addiction or both — no longer feels like there is a choice in taking a substance.

Signs of Addiction

The most obvious sign of an addiction is the need to have a particular drug or substance. However, many other signs can suggest a possible addiction, such as changes in mood or weight loss or gain. (These also are signs of other conditions, too, though, such as depression or eating disorders)

This section contains a selection of Self Help Health eBookstohelp you or someone you know cope with an addictions such as giving up smoking

Overcoming Addictions - internet addiction - drug - addiction and more
Learn more about the Overcoming Addictions Guide and satisfy your curiosity about undesirable dependencies once and for all. Whether it be Internet Addiction or smoking

How To Stop Smoking
How To Stop Smoking - The Anti Smoking Guide.  This  Anti-Smoking Guide will help you kick that nasty habit and save money once and for all.

How To Overcome Alcoholism! -  Alcohol Abuse
Substance abuse in today's society is becoming more and more common.  Alcoholism! is rapidly becoming one of the most common with alco pops etc

 Coping with Gambling Addiction
Did you know that 4 to 6% of All Gamblers Develop Into Problem or Compulsive Gamblers?  This ebook will help you cope with Gambling addiction