what are some reasons that people become addicted to something? what causes some people addicts while the other people are not affected?
2007-11-07 14:26:19 · 2 answers · asked by suabien1804 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Chemicals cause a reaction in the body. Caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, et. al cause the bosy to feel a certain way. Addiction is the powerful 'need' to experience the feeling caused by these things. It's a chemical imbalance in the brain that says 'You need more nicotine (or alcohol or cocaine or whatfever) in order to feel normal'. Not everyone has this chemical imbalance which is why, for example, some people can go out drinking every friday night with no problems, and others have a single drink and then can't stop themselves. That's how I understand it, at least.
2007-11-07 14:33:43 · answer #1 · answered by mcq316 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's because they are missing something in their life, and turn to behaviors or substances that are unhealthy to make up for it.
2007-11-07 14:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by Kate J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋