ALL THE SUBSTANCES OF ABUSE ARE NOTHING BUT PAINKILLERS


As per Buddhism, Addiction can be described as a severe type of attachment. The driving force behind it is the human desire to avoid pain and experience pleasure. 

Addiction is a  chronic, compulsive, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects.


                                
 

                                         
Most people start using a drug or first engage in an activity voluntarily. However, addiction can take over and reduce self-control.

A person who has not yet developed an addiction may be put off further use by the harmful side effects of substance abuse. For example, vomiting or waking up with a hangover after drinking too much alcohol may deter some people from drinking that amount anytime soon...

People with addiction lose control over their actions. They crave and seek out drugs, alcohol, or other substances no matter what the cost—even at the risk of damaging friendships, hurting family, or losing jobs. What is it about addiction that makes people behave in such destructive ways? And why is it so hard to quit?




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