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'''Addiction''' is a compulsive, harmful activity. Addiction often starts out as a seemingly innocent pleasure, often seduced/initiated into by [[liberal]]s, only to consume the person pursuing it.  [[Conservative values]] are an excellent way to combat addiction.   

'''Addition''' is a compulsive, harmful activity. Addition often starts out as a seemingly innocent pleasure, often seduced/initiated into by [[liberal]]s, only to consume the person pursuing it.  [[Conservative values]] are an excellent way to combat addition.   

Virtually everyone faces challenges from some type of addiction.  '''''[[Conservative]] principles are highly effective in overcoming addiction'''''.  Religion can also help.

Virtually everyone faces challenges from some type of addition.  '''''[[Conservative]] principles are highly effective in overcoming addition'''''.  Religion can also help.

Addiction includes these highly destructive activities:

Addition includes these highly destructive activities:

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== Other addictions ==

== Other additions ==

Other additions include: Too much caffeine and obsession with celebrities.

Other additions include: Too much caffeine and obsession with celebrities.

== Conservative power over addiction ==

== Conservative power over addition ==

Many addictions are promoted through the media, but [[conservative]] principles promote a healthy skepticism of the [[liberal media]].  The media do not exist to help anyone, but exist to make money for themselves and to promote a harmful [[liberal]] agenda.  Without the media, [[gambling]] in lotteries would almost disappear, for example.  In addition, lotteries are run by government and much of the proceeds go to government, which is not something conservatives support.  [[NFL]] games would require going to the stadiums, paying a fortune in tickets, and freezing in the stands before becoming addicted to them.

Many additions are promoted through the media, but [[conservative]] principles promote a healthy skepticism of the [[liberal media]].  The media do not exist to help anyone, but exist to make money for themselves and to promote a harmful [[liberal]] agenda.  Without the media, [[gambling]] in lotteries would almost disappear, for example.  In addition, lotteries are run by government and much of the proceeds go to government, which is not something conservatives support.  [[NFL]] games would require going to the stadiums, paying a fortune in tickets, and freezing in the stands before becoming addicted to them.

== History ==

== History ==

Historically the term '''addiction''' was defined in terms of physically measurable symptoms of repeated drug use, such as tolerance (more drugs for the same effect) or withdrawal symptoms (illness caused by stopping use). Habituation referred to drug use that was psychologically habit-forming, but not necessarily physically addicting.

Historically the term '''addition''' was defined in terms of physically measurable symptoms of repeated drug use, such as tolerance (more drugs for the same effect) or withdrawal symptoms (illness caused by stopping use). Habituation referred to drug use that was psychologically habit-forming, but not necessarily physically addicting.

In the past 20 years, doctors have reversed the meaning of these words. Habituation now refers to using a drug that causes physical withdrawal symptoms. Addiction has become a term that refers to compulsive behavior that continues in spite of adverse consequences.  

In the past 20 years, doctors have reversed the meaning of these words. Habituation now refers to using a drug that causes physical withdrawal symptoms. addition has become a term that refers to compulsive behavior that continues in spite of adverse consequences.  

A consequence of these new definitions is that it is impossible to be addicted to a drug like Ritalin or Prozac if it is prescribed. It is not compulsive behavior if used as prescribed, and it is not adverse if a physician says that it is beneficial. It is also impossible to have "crack baby" or a "meth addicted baby".<ref>http://www.jointogether.org/news/yourturn/commentary/2005/meth-science-not-stigma-open.html</ref> It also means that a marijuana smoker is not necessarily addicted. If he likes what he is doing and he is able to function, then these experts would say that he is not addicted no matter how much marijuana he consumes.

A consequence of these new definitions is that it is impossible to be addicted to a drug like Ritalin or Prozac if it is prescribed. It is not compulsive behavior if used as prescribed, and it is not adverse if a physician says that it is beneficial. It is also impossible to have "crack baby" or a "meth addicted baby".<ref>http://www.jointogether.org/news/yourturn/commentary/2005/meth-science-not-stigma-open.html</ref> It also means that a marijuana smoker is not necessarily addicted. If he likes what he is doing and he is able to function, then these experts would say that he is not addicted no matter how much marijuana he consumes.

Examples of addictive drugs include:  [[Heroin]], [[cocaine]], [[alcohol]], and [[nicotine]].

Examples of addictive drugs include:  [[Heroin]], [[cocaine]], [[alcohol]], and [[nicotine]].

Examples of addictive behaviors include: work - work addiction, using the internet - internet addiction, excessive interest in sex - [[sex addiction]].

Examples of addictive behaviors include: work - work addition, using the internet - internet addition, excessive interest in sex - [[sex addition]].

== Psychiatric diagnosis ==

== Psychiatric diagnosis ==

== Loneliness ==

== Loneliness ==

We must forget about ourselves and serve others, watch over others as a [[shepherd]] watches over [[sheep]]. [[Loneliness]] is caused in part by thinking only of ourselves. [http://newlifehabits.com/2007/08/13/using-prisoner-of-war-methods-to-cope-with-addiction-captivity/]

We must forget about ourselves and serve others, watch over others as a [[shepherd]] watches over [[sheep]]. [[Loneliness]] is caused in part by thinking only of ourselves. [http://newlifehabits.com/2007/08/13/using-prisoner-of-war-methods-to-cope-with-addition-captivity/]

== See also ==

== See also ==

* [[Gateway drug]]

* [[Gateway drug]]

* [[Alcoholism]]-[[Alcohol abuse]]: Addiction to [[Alcoholic beverages]]-[[Alcohol consumption]]

* [[Alcoholism]]-[[Alcohol abuse]]: addition to [[Alcoholic beverages]]-[[Alcohol consumption]]

* [[Cigarette]]-[[Tobacco]]-[[Nicotine]] addiction

* [[Cigarette]]-[[Tobacco]]-[[Nicotine]] addition

* [[Caffeine]] addiction ([[Coffee]]-[[Tea]]-[[Cocoa]]-[[Chocolate]]-[[Soft drink]])

* [[Caffeine]] addition ([[Coffee]]-[[Tea]]-[[Cocoa]]-[[Chocolate]]-[[Soft drink]])

* [[Drug]] addiction: [[Methamphetamine]]-[[Amphetamine]]-[[Cocaine]] addiction, [[Narcotic]]-[[Barbiturates]]-[[Marijuana]]/[[Tetrahydrocannabinol]]-[[Morphine]]-[[OxyContin]]-[[Oxycodone]]-[[Heroin]]-[[Ecstasy]]/[[MDMA]]-[[Benzodiazepine]]

* [[Drug]] addition: [[Methamphetamine]]-[[Amphetamine]]-[[Cocaine]] addition, [[Narcotic]]-[[Barbiturates]]-[[Marijuana]]/[[Tetrahydrocannabinol]]-[[Morphine]]-[[OxyContin]]-[[Oxycodone]]-[[Heroin]]-[[Ecstasy]]/[[MDMA]]-[[Benzodiazepine]]

* [[Medical marijuana]] abuse

* [[Medical marijuana]] abuse

* [[Food]] addiction: [[Gluttony]]-[[Atheism and gluttony]], [[Obesity]], [[Homosexuality and obesity]], [[Atheism and the fat acceptance movement]], [[Chuck Norris on the topic of obesity]], [[Anorexia nervosa]] and [[Bulimia nervosa]], [[Homosexuality and eating disorders]]

* [[Food]] addition: [[Gluttony]]-[[Atheism and gluttony]], [[Obesity]], [[Homosexuality and obesity]], [[Atheism and the fat acceptance movement]], [[Chuck Norris on the topic of obesity]], [[Anorexia nervosa]] and [[Bulimia nervosa]], [[Homosexuality and eating disorders]]

* [[Pornography]] and [[Sex addiction]]: [[Lust]], [[Atheism and hedonism]], [[Sexually Transmitted Disease]], [[Social effects of pornography]], [[Teen pregnancy]]

* [[Pornography]] and [[Sex addition]]: [[Lust]], [[Atheism and hedonism]], [[Sexually Transmitted Disease]], [[Social effects of pornography]], [[Teen pregnancy]]

* [[Gambling]] addiction: [[Mafia]]

* [[Gambling]] addition: [[Mafia]]

* [[Wiki addiction]] and [[Video game]] addiction

* [[Wiki addition]] and [[Video game]] addition

* [[Alcoholics Anonymous]] (uses spiritual principles)

* [[Alcoholics Anonymous]] (uses spiritual principles)

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