Addiction

Cross-source consensus on Addiction from 6 sources and 22 claims.

6 sources · 22 claims

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Addiction is fundamentally about avoiding oneself rather than dependence on a specific substance. — Running From Yourself: Addiction as Avoidance
Addiction fundamentally originates from the pain of disconnection, not from the substance itself. — Addiction, Disconnection, and the Role of Intimacy in Recovery
Addiction cannot be resolved through rational argumentation because it operates as emotional avoidance, not a logical choice. — Running From Yourself: Addiction as Avoidance
Any activity pursued compulsively to maintain motion qualifies as addictive, regardless of whether it involves a substance. — Running From Yourself: Addiction as Avoidance
Addiction does not remain static but escalates continuously over time. — Just Play The Tape Out
Intimacy is the cure for addiction. — Addiction, Disconnection, and the Role of Intimacy in Recovery
The core driver of addiction is the brain's attempt to recreate and maintain a substance-induced high. — The Boom-Bust Cycle of Addiction
Once a person experiences a substance-induced elevated state, they become locked in a cycle of constantly seeking the next dose. — The Boom-Bust Cycle of Addiction
Many addictive substances work by elevating dopamine levels. — Caffeine, Neurotransmitters, and Addiction
Gambling, travel, creative expression, physical activity, and criminal behavior can all function as addictive when used to escape internal experience. — Running From Yourself: Addiction as Avoidance