What causes addiction, and why is it so hard to treat? - Judy Grisel

Take a look at the science of how addictive drugs affect your body and why substance addiction can be so difficult to treat.
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As of 2021, more than 36 million people were estimated to be experiencing substance use disorder. This condition spans a spectrum of patterned drug use that causes issues in a person’s life, with substance addiction at the more severe end. Why are some people more susceptible to addiction, and why can it be so difficult to treat? Judy Grisel takes a look at how addictive drugs affect the body.
Lesson by Judy Grisel, directed by Gabriella Marsh.
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[@saadnaseraldeen8510]

i am addicted to TED-ED

[@kaunghlamyat]

There's no treatment plans for it.

[@rnb2756]

😅

[@YorkShire-fb1jq]

Same

[@xxsegaxx]

You mean you're ADDICTED-ED?

[@sherlock1854]

No need to withdraw.

[@derkaiser420]

I am a recovering alcoholic that drank for 20 years. By the end I was jobless, homeless in my car, and out of options. Luckily, I got help, went to treatment, and am now 13 months sober. To anyone struggling you are not alone and people can and will help you. If I could give anyone advice, if you are detoxing from alcohol go to a hospital or detox center. People can die from alcohol withdrawal, I almost did because I just detoxed by myself. Do not do this, get a professional. Addiction is terrible but only quit if you really want to. The choice is yours, no one can make you and don't quit for someone else. Quit for you.

[@ItsAbhishek_007]

That's so great! Keep it up!

[@5thdawg917]

Makes sense why you were drinking. The amount of pain Arsenal put you through.

[@bunk95]

Youre a fictional thing?

[@myaltaccount4438]

LETS GOOO YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND keep it up Im so proud of you

[@44Hogarth]

Nice one mate good on you 💪🏽💪🏽 healthy mind healthy body. Keep it up brother

[@SofoArchon]

“Addiction is not a choice that anybody makes; it’s not a moral failure. What it actually is: it’s a response to human suffering.” -Gabor Maté

[@honor9lite1337]

Interesting.. 🤔

[@InterestingWorld012]

He's right😢

[@anniesina1235]

I suppose some people can take up addiction stuff by the bandwagon bias too?

[@ronniebattle6756]

Coping

[@tevazile4524]

That or curiosity… people try drugs and get stuck

[@Paul_Michael]

Alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

[@RaymondEMartinez]

Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.

[@JanetRichardson-mq5es]

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

[@SusanaGomez-mp8sk]

Yes very sure of Dr.benfungi. They helped me too to overcome my anxieties and get to the root of much of my "mental Illness" which is all rooted from trauma, abusive relationship and a chaotic childhood and addiction. Shrooms made a huge huge impact to why am totally free today.

[@Mcdogmom288]

Congrats! I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you. I always admire those who beat their addiction. Knowing it's possible to fix your life knowing there's people out there that have done what I thought was impossible gives me hope I will make it through as well. Those who share their experiences don't know how much it helps when you're about to give up, it gives you the strength knowing somone who actully know what it's like to go through this tell you it's possible, it's not the same somone telling you you can do it when they have no idea what it's like, but hearing somone who knows what it's like that helps a lot since you understand it firsthand and made it out gives so much hope. so thanks for sharing.

[@PriscillaLogan-by9ll]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

[@Eleora1997Msia]

Addiction due to social media and online non stop on nowadays, should make a video of this too.

[@ahmaddodo4270]

The Hidden Depths of Addiction: Causes and Challenges kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHMo4Orqrl8jposi=TtQzGRnuJh51zBQF

[@squid_cake]

I thought this was what the video was going to be about. Not addiction to drugs, but addiction to social media and video games and what not

[@showthebeebub]

@@squid_cakevideo games are not addictive. It can become a bad habit, it can become an extreme habit, but addiction is a specific process in the brain that video games can’t cause like drugs can. This is probably also true for posting/consuming social media, but I know it’s true for video games

[@bryanvegard5973]

🥵🥵🥵

[@macmich9751]

as a recovered addict, this video doesnt adress the behavior part, i recommend ppl to find community and support around them, and go do AA or NA meetings, so far this has been the only thing helping me stay sober, addicts need to talk their emotion, thats the root of our issues

[@alistair981]

That my friend, one of how brain releases dopamine normally, relationship especially defined with words "love" will released more dopamine. That's why family and close friends are tremendous help for recovering addicts.

[@SuperHoeCakes]

@@alistair981 That's not how dopamine works. Dopamine is not directly caused by bonding. Dopamine is a motivational salience, which means it controlls a person's motivation to do something.

[@bunk95]

Addicts are fictional.

[@ItsMeYolan]

Nice have a good mental health good luck

[@justinspicyrhino3075]

I was an addict/alcoholic for 20 years. Magic mushrooms and therapy saved my life! We need to look into psychedelics as a treatment for substance use disorder and stop demonizing it!(

[@truongtranme]

It's good to know why we become addicted to something and how hard it is to overcome addiction so that we can make better decisions before trying anything.

[@bunk95]

Addiction is fiction.

[@ahmaddodo4270]

The Hidden Depths of Addiction: Causes and Challenges kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHMo4Orqrl8jposi=TtQzGRnuJh51zBQF

[@bryanvegard5973]

🤮😂🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@Sunflowersarepretty]

I can only empathize with those who are addicted to something. My only addiction is KZbin. I have limited my screen time but God knows i can't go by a day without youtube. 😭😭😭

[@noorsabah1766]

Try adding other stuffs into your routine which will replace your yt time

[@Sunflowersarepretty]

I have added. 😊 Thanks for the tip tho!​@@noorsabah1766

[@bunk95]

Addiction is fiction.

[@gunstrokethecybertronian8659]

​@noorsabah1766 I know I'm trying to do that as well. Basically I'm attempting to get back to some old hobbies I did in the past like drawing. While also trying to promote the tech I have in a more positive use.

[@harpman476]

I am the same way.

[@imthecoolestguyalive]

I wish everyone struggling with addiction a good recovery. I want to remind you, that you're not a failure, or a bad person, or not strong enough to resist addiction. Please surround yourself with the support you deserve, treat yourself kindly, and let yourself recover at your own pace. Even if you relapse after a period of resistance, you managed to last for even that amount. That means you could last for more. Don't doubt yourself or your worth as a person. Everything's going to be okay. I promise.

[@gameoflife4434]

Thanks buddy ❤

[@InterestingWorld012]

What if there is no support because everybody around you is judging

[@imthecoolestguyalive]

@@InterestingWorld012 Try to seek out groups of people that struggle with similar addictions online or in real life. You're not alone in this.

[@ahmaddodo4270]

The Hidden Depths of Addiction: Causes and Challenges kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHMo4Orqrl8jposi=TtQzGRnuJh51zBQF

[@imthecoolestguyalive]

@@InterestingWorld012 I encourage you to seek out support groups online, it is probably one of the easiest ways to connect with people who share your struggles from across the country, or even the globe!

[@huntmine2343]

I have some substance abuse problems but my absolute number one addiction, zero debate is MY PHONE and filling my brain with useless stuff and feeling like I’ve wasted the day.

[@ahmaddodo4270]

The Hidden Depths of Addiction: Causes and Challenges kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHMo4Orqrl8jposi=TtQzGRnuJh51zBQF

[@SidhraKhadeejaRS-jv3nm]

Try dopamine detox challenge. It's really helpful but you have to be patient.

[@keerthes]

I am addicted to KZbin.I still watch what causes addiction in KZbin😅

[@gokiburi-chan4255]

same

[@ashwijigglypuff]

so true dude

[@Electropeas]

Sameee

[@atomicmelodies]

Yup

[@dgr8nikhilsrivastava]

so true!!

[@5thdawg917]

Wow. I've just become clean this year after 17 years of drinking. I'm nearly 3 months sober. And it is so true the video! I went through such much BS because of the effects of alcohol, its not even a joke. Edit; also I'd like to add some positivity towards my soberness. I've saved almost 2 grand from not spending wildly, not on drinks, but the spending whilst drunk on BS like online shopping or whatever etc.

[@judygrisel6291]

Bravo!

[@mateusmorgado]

Read her book. "Never enough" - Judith Grisel. It really changed the way I see drugs and helped me doing better decisions on what I take. By the way, her name in the video is misspelled

[@rainbowblade9847]

I've never had a addiction I can't control, I usually just get bored of one thing. I hope it stays like that

[@oceanofcarcass8144]

Sounds bad

[@abdousamadfall8255]

that's so wrong to say

[@Drace_The_Ace]

That is some copium my dude, get help.

[@Alappavan]

Fuk you all @rainbowblade9847, you're great bro, 🔥 carry on ❤

[@DavidFerguson-rj9ew]

Clearly you've never suffered from the effects of highly addictive drugs alcohol and or tabaco. Think your self luck

[@Sum_equals_1]

It came to me at the right time... I shall heed your advice

[@spennny1000]

Unbelievably informative, genuinely impressed... I hope this video reaches far and wide..

[@judygrisel6291]

Thank you!

[@gailaltschwager7377]

Thank you!

[@Passion84GodAlways]

Thank you TED-ED! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@MathewSan_]

Thanks for the video 👍

[@h7opolo]

love this animation style. also, the narration and script are satisfactory.

[@ahmaddodo4270]

The Hidden Depths of Addiction: Causes and Challenges kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHMo4Orqrl8jposi=TtQzGRnuJh51zBQF

[@lucastorres6023]

incredible video, a big gigantic must see by all

[@Dubmaster3]

Nicotine wasn't easy to give up. The habit was just as powerful as the drug. So it's not as bad as others' stories, but it was still an addiction that I was able to stop, so its a win for me.

[@ahmaddodo4270]

The Hidden Depths of Addiction: Causes and Challenges kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHMo4Orqrl8jposi=TtQzGRnuJh51zBQF

[@Dubmaster3]

@ahmaddodo4270 Yea, I'm not watching that. I don't care that much.

[@saracaner7032]

Thanks for it❤

[@MrsJudithWright]

What an important topic, thank you for covering, very clear information. You teach with kindness.

[@ahmaddodo4270]

The Hidden Depths of Addiction: Causes and Challenges kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHMo4Orqrl8jposi=TtQzGRnuJh51zBQF

[@judygrisel6291]

Thank you!

[@IceKumaX13]

Overshare my dad who has since passed, was an addict. It really shaped the way I view drugs or alcohol cuz I know genetically I am prolly predisposed to addiction, so I need to take caution and it is the opposite for friends and even family which feels a bit isolating. I have come to the realization that addiction is totally a disease and thus it requires treatment and counseling but growing up it didn't compute since I didn't have a proper relationship with my dad.

[@himanshubalani]

That's SAD 😢

[@SciMinute]

Understanding the reasons behind addiction and the challenges of overcoming it is crucial for making informed decisions before doing with anything.

[@MindsetMagic100]

tks u for sharing

[@MOHAMADHaji-iv2iz]

thank u ted

[@maxhill9254]

thanks

[@El_likes_to_stim]

This animation paired with the music is art 😊

[@Harry-gc8kb]

the background music is beautiful, melancholic

[@ahmaddodo4270]

The Hidden Depths of Addiction: Causes and Challenges kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHMo4Orqrl8jposi=TtQzGRnuJh51zBQF

[@Toiletlight]

Idk but nowadays I can’t survive without watching a scientific KZbin videos at least once

[@bloodisfuel9882]

thats a good addiction

[@ZakkiyiusArt]

Great video!

[@SteveJian]

This video is really educative. It tells us addiction is horrible: even people with good willpower can resign themselves to drugs and give up all the things that originally appeal to them, which oftentimes means someone will begin to commit a crime.

[@user-bp4nv3qp4d]

Nicely done

[@SirsasthNigam.]

As Kurzgesagt said Without connection to others we replace those lost connections with addiction

[@mencibenci]

sounds good, highly dubious at best

[@carl4243]

Eh, a lot of people I knew who drinks, smoke cigs, and weed all had more friends than I do. So that statement is pretty doubius as the other guy had said.

[@eminbey3382]

Thanks arkadaşlar 🙋🎁

[@nikitatonidomingo1532]

I'm addicted to pain and sleep meditation, I don't know why or what was the reason for my addiction but I'm recovering from it and I'm doing much better now then I was when I was in primary school 😊

[@ahmaddodo4270]

The Hidden Depths of Addiction: Causes and Challenges kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHMo4Orqrl8jposi=TtQzGRnuJh51zBQF

[@charlessmith287]

FIRST! Thank you for everything you guys do, really appreciate these videos!

[@shauryaaher1579]

Very concise and yet, well explained. What's this thing about posting the first comment, though?

[@ahmaddodo4270]

The Hidden Depths of Addiction: Causes and Challenges kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHMo4Orqrl8jposi=TtQzGRnuJh51zBQF

[@bradens.3125]

the song made for this one is really good

[@bryandarrylcastillano445]

Quit smoking 6 years ago. Was very addicted to it for 10 years.

[@dgr8nikhilsrivastava]

its not just the substance itself, but the very idea also a addiction. forget all the cravings and unstability of the mood, the very idea makes my life, my brain inhabitable. may be i thanks god, that i have been just smoke and not drinking, but, just the smoking itself made me realize terror of any addictions, i`m utterly rock solid about never drink or take any further addictions. Right now, i`m troubled by the necotine itself a lot, and i hope i`ll quit it once and for all. if any reads this, and have any any tips to overcome please share blow

[@ahmaddodo4270]

The Hidden Depths of Addiction: Causes and Challenges kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHMo4Orqrl8jposi=TtQzGRnuJh51zBQF

[@maxleroux]

Thanks you for making this video. I'm writing a story where "dark magic" serves as a metaphor for non-renewable resources and substance abuse. It's good to know how all these drugs mess with your head so that the characters I write are more believable. Unlike most people, I actually listened to (and was terrified of) all those health lectures that we had in school.

[@starflowy]

That sounds like a really cool story idea! I'd love to read it. I unfortunately did not listen to the health lectures, although I'd always planned to, since my dad was an alcoholic and I swore I'd never be like him. But when I first tried alcohol and found it completely cured my terrible social anxiety, I was hooked. Thankfully I've overcome that addiction and been sober for a long time now!

[@pramodsingh7569]

Thanks

[@ahmaddodo4270]

The Hidden Depths of Addiction: Causes and Challenges kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHMo4Orqrl8jposi=TtQzGRnuJh51zBQF

[@isouravgope]

I am addicted to nothing , still enjoyed this video. Information is good and can help spread awareness

[@bunk95]

Awareness of?

[@ahmaddodo4270]

The Hidden Depths of Addiction: Causes and Challenges kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHMo4Orqrl8jposi=TtQzGRnuJh51zBQF

[@VedaWarlock]

love the animation style

[@poulomi__hari]

R.I.P. Mathew Perry, he forged a long harsh battle against his addiction. Its good that he won and left the world peacefully.

[@silentj624]

How awful is this comment? Left the world peacefully? By drowning?

[@Dockhead]

@@silentj624its true, suffering for decades with a mask on instead aint peaceful

[@silentj624]

@@Dockhead neither is drowning! Let him stay to find peace rather than die. Sounds like you condone suicide

[@darexinfinity]

I never drank, smoked, or done any recreational drug. It literally is easier to never touch those than to only use it exactly once.

[@ahmaddodo4270]

The Hidden Depths of Addiction: Causes and Challenges kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHMo4Orqrl8jposi=TtQzGRnuJh51zBQF

[@innerlocus]

Addiction is the tool for trauma relief, most likely an abuse caused a split in self where pain was buried.

[@justineck5664]

After smoking cigarettes for 16 years, one day i just decided i didn't want to any more. After drinking alcohol, regularly and excessively, I found out that my kidneys were nearing death and I quit drinking with no problems. I've tried other drugs in the past just to see and I've never gotten addicted to anything. I really think i should be studied.

[@saltanatissatayeva9437]

i found myself on the great fact that will help me. when i started smth whatever eating, reading or writing i can’t stop myself. and it’s because of my dopamine in brain. so i must not start drinking alcohol, smoking and e.t.c.😅

[@mengming]

this hit hard to me I'm addicted to cigarettes duo to family problem. it helps calm and knowing that the risk I'm in makes me want to smoke more. I want to stop but it held me back😥

[@NaveenKumar-ip6ff]

Scary how it's similar to the social media addiction or nomophobia

[@h.r.c.2829]

What "causes" addiction is a complex interplay of genetics, environment, and personality. You can't encapsulate what causes addiction in a 6 min video. This is the neurological reaction to the exposure to drugs, and an explanation of tolerance/dependence, not the cause of addiction.

[@j.p.5726]

0:40 Although coffee isn't a drug or bad, if you use it very often your body will actually make more adenosine receptors to tell you that you're tired. The extra adenosine receptors will go away after some time if you don't drink any more coffee.

[@InterestingWorld012]

I am 18 and currently struggling with an addiction but I don't dare tell anyone about this 😢😢 people judge so hard. I think I'll get outta there alone

[@dgr8nikhilsrivastava]

the best thing about addictions is that, it presents two choices in front of oneself, weither be wise or go straight nto the dumpster. ITS A RISK, WITH A LOT OF POTENTIAL!!

[@iMxXxMi]

That's why Islam, over 1400 years ago, prohibited alcohol and substances that induce similar effects, recognizing addiction as a destructive force within society.

[@FarhanAli31]

Why only islam many in many other religion Alcohol is prohibited like hinduism budhism jainism

[@arash9255]

No Islam banned Alchole for other reason, Islam is not a good thing at all just go read Quran for yourself to find out

[@FarhanAli31]

@@arash9255 I know that there are many things due to which islam is is getting hate from other religions people I accept but there are many good things in islam you're here and telling me this because you've watched some videos of exmuslim channals this is there dhandha they have to show something that even muslim don't know and not even authentic because there most of the viewers are non Muslims so this is there job and yeah I agree there are alot of things which is good in islam charity, sadqa e zariya (means doing something that will give punya after you die like planting a tree(anyone who will take oxygen you'll get punya, opening a school, educate a poor, and so on, respecting everyones believe but don't do like them like involving in their cultural activities(I don't like this) but islam and what book I read didn't allowed me to disrespect someones believe the truth is most of the muslim are uneducated in India muslims are the least educated sect I think if they work on it and don't become and Extrimist definitely muslim can also contribute in developing sector In opinion religion is just a believe there is no perfect religion I don't believe on the existence of God but if he exist he would be not like what we are taught it's my opinion. I would say thanks to you that you commented in an appropriate manner❤❤

[@dgr8nikhilsrivastava]

just realize and stress now and put all your fate and responsibility on your future-self; on your momentary decisions to weither you will quit or not. DONT TAKE TOO MUCH STRESS RIGHT NOW, ANY MOTIVATIONS YOU HAVE RIGHT NOW, AS PER FACT IT WILL GONNA COLAPSE.

[@namelesscare7982]

Becoming an addict is an easy thing. Getting rid of that any addiction on the other hand is really hard. It requires time and effort.

[@maniojha4389]

Could u plz make a video on Smartphone addiction Like addiction to WhatsApp/ Games / KZbin

[@user-js1bz7ev4g]

i almost have quit my addiction but i know i have to be careful because getting addicted again is so fast and will be harder to quit for the second time.

[@judygrisel6291]

There is always hope! And it gets better/easier with time ;-)

[@jefry8393]

Honeestly whoever created these substances Did more harm than good But its sad that these creators had good intentions mostly to help people medically etc. But unfortunately their creations were abused to death and caused sooo many trgedies

[@bloodisfuel9882]

they created these substances for Money, that's why. Nothing more

[@popiko282]

Alcohol and drugs existed for thousands of years,we need medicine because we'd die,and no they didn't do more harm than good,yes addiction to medicines is possible but rare very very rare

[@jefry8393]

@@popiko282 u sound like alcoholism and drug addicts aren't a thing Waddafuq ?

[@carl4243]

Stopped playing video games for a year now and the withdrawal is pretty hard to overcome, hope I can countine with this though.

[@judygrisel6291]

I hope you can too! It gets easier with time.

[@dgr8nikhilsrivastava]

the most important tip, is to not go attempting quitting with so much effort of yours, but somehow let it go involuntarily.

[@saracaner7032]

In fact, addiction to social media and virtual life is the same..

[@botleydot]

36 million worldwide? There's no way. There must be that many in the US alone

[@mynameisntcreative6286]

Hey Ted ed weird request but can you do a video on the book war of the worlds? Like one of the should you read videos

[@lalitsharma348]

00:11 Over 36 million people worldwide experience substance abuse disorder in 2021. 00:52 Addictive substances alter brain chemistry and impact mood. 01:30 Addictive substances exploit the brain's reward pathway. 02:07 Addiction causes changes in the brain's subcortex, leading to lack of control and cravings. 02:43 Faster drug delivery to brain = more addictive 03:27 Addiction susceptibility is influenced by genetics, life experiences, trauma, and age of substance use. 04:09 Genetic factors influence addiction vulnerability. 04:44 Quitting addiction is a complex, long-term process Crafted by Merlin AI.

[@parkerdreesen271]

What is the piano music? It is beautiful

[@vudofi9799]

Can anyone tell me who the voice actor is in this video? He has a very impressive voice.

[@nerd26373]

Addiction is preventable. Nobody can fibd a direct cure. Instead, we impose restrictive and preventive measures to abstain any type of addiction.

[@silentj624]

Addiction is not preventable. It's a very easy trap to fall into and you don't know you're there until you're there.

[@modkip25]

You want to try Prohibition again ?? 😂 hahahaha

[@nwgverified]

I think because i struggle with anxiety, PTSD, and depression so much, I am quite susceptible to addictions. I am practically an addiction collector 🤣 Luckily, no substance abuse though. Have never tried drugs. Still time though.

[@judygrisel6291]

I wish you a full and happy life. There is always hope.

[@MrAkki1995]

I've said it before, please I want an animated video on Epilepsy

[@bunk95]

Epilepsy is fictional.

[@av-gb5cp]

​@@bunk95bots are fictional

[@ebiooo]

​@@bunk95least bait comment

[@modkip25]

@@bunk95Bait

[@jayachandranthampi4807]

Is our Genes too an addict? An obsessive compulsive disorder? Pruned by immune system to keep in check? An external "Diction" is society too in a way. As it is said - Independence is consciously being (understand) in Dependency, be it for anything. That's appreciating social links and needs to survive & thrive. We do have Unconscious Dependency too, most of our behaviour from instincts to even thoughts. Fighting these Dictions may not be of much success, rather, becoming aware of them might be a great step ahead. This awareness reduces their intensity of craving and along with targeted & supportive measures, we can allow them to be educed out. Intention, acceptance and gentle taming of the wilderness they say is Living, not just in addiction but in all dictions as well. That help us out of Fiction.

[@_aidid]

You should have also said about technology addiction, many suffer from this in silence without getting proper treatment. Furthermore, the number of sufferers is getting bigger day by day

[@srinchalaanchal5034]

Addicted to tea ❤

[@Ielts_9_holder]

I am addicted to overstudying

[@SCKar.]

Can you please explain?

[@whatsup3519]

Real addiction is ted ed education video. ❤

[@user-ys8nk4sj8w]

Im addicted to watching Ted-ed videos 😅

[@swapcoderpsyco7987]

me too 😅😅

[@therationalhuman9874]

Is it the same for Caffeine and Social Media?

[@haposai5528]

Yes

[@judygrisel6291]

Caffeine isn't actually bad for you-- doesn't harm your life. Social media is much the same as harmful drugs.

[@mohammedzaid5636]

May god have mercy on those suffering from addictions, and make it easy for them to leave this bad habit

[@ngoinam25]

I hope one day, I'll be clean.

[@dude6046]

let it be known addiction of substances isnt the only one ; masturbation , fast food and even daily things like exercise are bad . let it be known too much of anything can kill you

[@user-lr2kl9no1c]

شكرا علي تواجد لغة عربية استمرو احسنتم

[@markgoggin4776]

Only 36 million people? That’s less than 1% of the population. Feels like more ppl struggle with addiction

[@omicrn1734]

checked that, it's around 300 million worldwide, guess the 36 million are refering to the us

[@qurbansinghkhalsa9165]

Exactly 36 million that’s like .5 percent - more like 550 million

[@egreat5463]

I have that gene that makes my brain not like alcohol and have bad side effects that makes me not much of a drinker crazy never would’ve thought fr

[@scottkidder9046]

It’s almost like the solution is to make us A) less adaptable to new substances that are in our body B) more sensitive to the drugs so that a little goes a long way That way we could all use it in small doses and get the same results with no tolerance over time if we chose to use it. Honestly, if drugs weren’t so devastating and addictive, it would be a lot easier to make them legal and then regulate their use and sale. It could single-handedly end the war on drugs and the devastating impact addiction has on individuals and their communities.

[@judygrisel6291]

interesting! We'd have to change who we are at a fundamental level. Including personality...

[@abisoyeowoseni]

Does corn addiction have similar effects to an individual like substance addiction?

[@bunk95]

Addiction is fiction.

[@gandbolf7233]

My father is addicted to smoking,no matter what we do or say to him he doesnt want to stop smoking exccessively,how to stop a person like this?

[@Elektrikkiss]

I lost my best friend to a fentanyl overdose. The pain Is unbearable. I wish she realised how important she was to people. Too important to risk her life to get high

[@dgr8nikhilsrivastava]

ADDICTIONS TEACHS A LOT TO ONE!!

[@brad9284]

Substance abuse disorder is something i have and it's difficult to truly understand unless you have it.

[@nwgverified]

Probably because there are so many complex combinations of motivations to abuse substances. I can't blame anyone for wanting to numb themselves.

[@judygrisel6291]

Get clean, and you can help explain it to others ;-)

[@brooklynnchick]

Are the addictions people get to affirmations at work or the happy hormones released when they win an argument or exert power over another person, neurologically the same as substance addiction? I realize that physiologically there’s a difference, obviously we aren’t dumping isomers into the synapses, but does the same acclimation process occur when the dopamine is delivered by a behavior?

[@judygrisel6291]

One criteria of a disorder is that your life is harmed by the substance/habit/etc. Does the cost outweigh the benefit? You tell me.

[@DawnMarie13]

How about shopping addiction?

[@pats143]

quit having expandable income

[@somerandomguy___]

The root of all addictions is the belief that we get happiness from what we are addicted to, even though we sometimes deep down know that to be false.

[@ReparationsNation]

This video was helpful in ways but, I DO NOT think that “groups” work. Folks DO NEED a community BUT, folks always end up reverting back. One just had to know their limits and, go to bed (alone) when they reach them.

[@opwave79]

I would love for more funding for addiction recovery and mental health. Imagine if we.prioritize this over luxury items that do nothing for our mental health, or may even contribute to more addiction.