Addiction

1. Factors. Conditions or circumstances that increase the likelihood of developing an addiction (e.g., genetics, stress).
4. Influence from friends or peers to act in a certain way, either positively or negatively.
8. A situation, emotion, or person that causes cravings or leads to addictive behavior.
9. Addiction involving excessive engagement in activities like gaming, social media, or shopping.
11. A condition where a person cannot stop using a substance or engaging in a behavior, even if it causes harm.
13. Addiction involving harmful substances such as drugs, alcohol, or nicotine.
15. A person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being, which can be affected by addiction.
16. The ability to regulate thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, especially in challenging situations.
17. A phone service that provides help and support for individuals in crisis or struggling with addiction.
18. Returning to addictive behaviors or substance use after a period of recovery.
19. A state where the body or mind requires a substance or activity to function normally.
20. Positive strategies to deal with stress or emotions, such as exercise, hobbies, or talking to someone.

2. A group of people, like family or friends, who provide encouragement and help.
3. A condition where the body needs more of a substance or activity to achieve the same effect.
5. Steps or actions taken to avoid developing an addiction.
6. A chemical in the brain that makes us feel pleasure and plays a key role in addiction.
7. Unpleasant symptoms that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance or behavior.
10. The condition of the body, which can suffer due to long-term substance abuse or unhealthy behaviors.
12. The process of making choices, which can be negatively affected by addiction.
14. ability to bounce back from challenges and make healthy decisions.