What is substance addiction?
Addiction is a physical and/or emotional dependence upon a chemical substance. An addict believes he or she cannot physically and/or mentally function — that life would be unendurable — without that particular substance. Alcoholism and drug use are two of the most common addictions in our society. Any addictive or habitual problem can be treated effectively and permanently with hypnosis —even a chemical dependence. A habit becomes an addiction when you can’t stop without experiencing symptoms of withdrawal such as irritability, anxiety, and jumpiness. You may feel physical discomfort similar to getting sick such as headaches and other aches and pains. You may obsess about the behavior or substance and feel a constant and intense desire to return to the behavior or substance. While physical addiction is a contributing factor it is only part of the problem. If it was the only cause of the addiction a gradual reduction of the dosage would be enough to end the addiction. In addition to the
