Unit 1: The internet and other addictions
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Steroid addiction involves the continued use of steroids despite negative consequences and an inability to control use. Causes include a preoccupation with body image and performance due to social and media influences. Short-term effects of withdrawal include fatigue, insomnia, mood swings and loss of interest in sex. Long-term effects range from acne and baldness to heart disease and infertility. Treatment in a rehab center uses counseling and medication to manage withdrawal symptoms and underlying causes.
Unit 1: The internet and other addictions
- 1. UNIT 1: INTERNET AND OTHER ADDCITIONS STEROIDS ADDICTION
- 2. Definition The use of steroids star with use certain steroids or anabolic because the people want to improve their appearance or their performance. Over time, this “person” gets the necessity of use this kind of drugs for do all this activities and self appearance process.
- 3. Sings Continuing to use steroids in spite of negative consequences Preoccupation with getting the next dose Steroid use becomes something the user can no longer control Abnormal speed of muscle growth and workout intensity Withdrawal symptoms when the person stops using steroids
- 4. Causes There are a lot of causes, but we can define certain specifics causes, like the preoccupation or obsession with body image, or a need of enhanced athletic performance. There are too not specifics causes, like: The media tell us “you need to be skin”, in television, magazines, internet. Fashion of this time. Social judge.
- 5. Long term effects Acne Aggression Bad Breath Depression Hearth disease Infertility Male pattern baldness Nausea Rage Shaking
- 6. Short term effects A person who is addicted to steroids will experience withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop taking the substance. Until the body can’t manage the steroids, the person may experience: Fatigue Insomnia Loss of appetite Mood swings Reduced interest in sex Restlessness
- 7. More Short term effects Feelings of depression are also common among those undergoing steroids treatment, and some patients experience suicidal thoughts. Steroid addiction treatment should be done in a rehab center where clients can be supervised during the withdrawal process. The steroid rehab center will use a number of techniques to treat the addiction, including: Anger management classes Individual counseling Family counseling Medication for cravings and pain