Nobody ever sets out to become an addict.
Think about your favorite TV series. You know when a new session begins, the characters names and the story line.
Then think about your favorite food. Sometimes you go all day looking forward to that meal your mum is cooking. Your taste buds can’t wait for the flavours and textures to have a party in your mouth.
Now think about your best friend. When anything good or bad happens – you immediately share the experience.
You can go without the TV, your favorite dish and speaking with your mates. Although you may feel disappointment or a sense of loss for a while but you know you will get over it.
The pull with addiction has similar features. A drug addict, knows where to score the best deals and the cost.
Before they get their little package they anticipate the transaction. Once an exchange of cash for goods is complete the consumer then scoots off to enjoy their purchase.
Not all these business transactions go according to plan. When something goes wrong an addict is quick to utilise other people and resources to get their fix.
It becomes a matter of urgency as there is a certain amount of time before the body starts to go into withdrawal. Some of the symptoms are muscle aches, insomnia, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
The psychological aspects are agitation, anxiety, irritability and worry.