Addictions

Can be drugs even marijuana alcohol But also work...food...sex...affection...gambling and many more Questions you should ask yourself Are you taking the substance in larger amounts or for longer than intended?  Do you want to reduce or cease consumption of the substance but are incapable of doing so?  Are you spending a lot of time trying to get, use, or recover from using the substance?  Do you crave to use or consume the substance?  Are you missing or not meeting responsibilities at work, home, or school because of substance use?  Do you insist on using the substance even when it is causing problems?  Did you reduce or stop important social, occupational, or recreational activities because of substance use?  Do you choose to use the substance again and again, even when it puts you in danger?  Are you sticking to using the substance, even when you know that it could cause or worsen a physical or psychological problem?  Have you noticed that you are needing more of the substance to get the effect that you want?  Do you experience adverse reactions from reduced use? Are you able to get relief afterwards by taking the substance?