'Addiction' is ubiquitous in life, such as shopping addiction, shopping addiction, short video addiction, alcohol addiction, and so on.Why is that person addicted?In fact, the so-called "addiction" isContinuously pursuing a feeling of 'satisfaction'

'Addiction' is ubiquitous in life, such as shopping addiction, shopping addiction, short video addiction, alcohol addiction, and so on.Why is that person addicted?

In fact, the so-called "addiction" isContinuously pursuing a feeling of 'satisfaction'.This feeling of 'pleasure' is related to the dopamine substances secreted by our brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that can make people feel desire and pleasure.

Everything has a limit, and once a person becomes addicted, it is easy to overdo it. Overindulgence is detrimental to health and even affects lifespan.Alcohol addiction, smoking addiction, and sexual addiction are the three most common addictions in lifeI often hear people say they want to quit these three addictions, but among themWhich one is more harmful and more life-threatening?Let's discuss it today.

As is well known, smoking is harmful to health, but it still cannot be stopped. Why is smoking so addictive?

Tobacco containsNicotine compositionAfter being burned and inhaled into the body, the substance is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, stimulating the release of adrenaline, which in turn further stimulates the central nervous system, causing an increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. Like other addictive drugs,Nicotine activates the brain's reward circuit, stimulates dopamine release, and excites the brain.When smokers become accustomed to this mode, their satisfaction gained through other things will be delayed, and their demand for nicotine will also increase. As smoking age increases, the amount of smoking will also increase.

Smoking is a chronic addictive process, and once stopped, it can make people feel depressed, uncomfortable, and difficult to obtain happiness. butSmoking is really bad. Tobacco is an internationally recognized carcinogen and has a clear carcinogenic effectLong term smoking can pose these health threats.

Carcinogenic:Smoking significantly increases the risk of developing lung cancer, and compared to non-smokers, smokers have a 10-13-fold increased risk of developing lung cancer.

Impact on the reproductive system:Smoking in women increases the risk of miscarriage and fetal malformations, and the discomfort symptoms during menopause are also more pronounced. Smoking in men can have an impact on sperm quality and easily induce infertility.

Impact on respiratory system:Smoking can increase the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma in young people and other respiratory infectious diseases.

Impact on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems:Tobacco can damage the endothelial function of blood vessels, and also cause functional abnormalities of platelets. Long term smokers will have a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, etc.

Alcohol addiction refers to the addiction to alcohol and dependence on it,Clinically referred to as alcohol dependenceIt refers to the patient's strong physical and psychological desire and tolerance for alcohol, often requiring or compulsive drinking.After stopping drinking, the body will appearRestlessness, nausea, vomiting, sweatingWait for withdrawal performance.

The main components of wine areEthanol, which enters the body and is converted into acetaldehyde through the liver, is a clear carcinogen. According to data released by the World Cancer Reporting Center, approximately 3.5% of cancer cases in 2014 were related to alcohol consumption. Long term drinking sessionsAs a result, the risk of liver cancer, oral cancer, esophageal cancer, laryngeal cancer, breast cancer and other cancers increases.

People who are addicted to alcohol often exhibit these symptoms.

Excessive drinking:Unable to control one's desire to drink, whether during the day or night, at work or at home, there is a strong desire to drink.

Feeling uncomfortable without drinking:When not drinking alcohol, the body may experience discomfort symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia, which can disappear after drinking alcohol.

Loss of control under the influence of alcohol:Long term drinking can make patients' emotions very unstable, may have a tendency towards violence, unable to control themselves, and may also pose a great threat to their own and others' lives due to drunk driving.

Serious impact on daily life:Alcohol can interfere with the brain, damage memory, reduce learning and work efficiency, and have a significant impact on normal life and family relationships.

Sexual addiction, as the name suggests, refers toBeing addicted to sex can lead to a desire to engage in sexual activity regardless of time or location. Without satisfaction, one may feel uncomfortable and even unable to breathe.

Currently, in clinical practiceThe causes of sexual addiction are not yet clear, but it is generally believed to be related to two factors: physiological and psychologicalExcessive secretion of substances such as serotonin and dopamine in the brain; Suffering from epilepsy, dementia, etc., resulting in damage to the parts of the brain that affect sexual activity. Psychological factors are often caused by two factors. Firstly, it is due to the patient's early exposure to pornography, which affects their sexual attitudes as they grow up; Secondly, patients may have experienced physical or psychological aggression when they were young, and may also use sexual activity to escape painful past experiences as they grow up.

When a person becomes addicted to sex, it can have a negative impact on the individual, family, and society.

Individual:The impact on individuals can be divided into two stages. The first stage is when sexual activity occurs, they will feel happy and enjoy it; But in the later stage of entering the second stage, the pain will outweigh the pleasure, and at this point, it will begin to affect normal life,Feeling guilty and ashamed. It may also cause health problems for individuals or partners, such asAIDS, acute eczema, etc.

Family and society:When desires cannot be fulfilled, some people willChoose to derailThis has seriously affected their marital relationship. Some even try to satisfy their desires,,.

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,All three addictive behaviors have a certain degree of impact on health,,

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Researchers at Peking UniversityPreviously published in the journal NaturePublished a study,450000 adults,,0~5.5No smoking, no drinking, active exercise, healthy diet, healthy weight,,6.34.2.

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