What is

ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR?

CPPO Concepcion A. Esguerra

Valenzuela City Parole and
Probation Office
Department of Justice
PAROLE AND PROBATION ADM. NCR
Objectives:
At the end of the session, participants shall
have:
1. Become aware of the dynamics of
addiction
2. Expressed understanding of causes and
warning signs of addiction
3. Identified steps they can take to avoid or
stop addictive behavior
FILM SHOWING
Questions:

1. What behaviors did the characters in the

films manifest?
2. What emotions did they experience as
shown in the films?
3. What are the usual effects of addictive
behavior?
What is Addictive Behavior?
Any activity, substance, object or behavior
that has become the major focus of a
persons life to the exclusion of other
activities or that has begun to harm the
individual of others physically, mentally or
socially.
Substance Abuse
How do drugs work in the brain to produce
pleasure?
Most drugs of abuse target the brains reward
system by flooding it with dopamine.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter present in
regions of the brain that regulate movement,
emotion, motivation, and feelings of pleasure.
Brain Images
Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease
affecting the brains reward,motivation, and
related systems. People struggling with
addiction are unable tocontrol their actions
or make rational decisions about their
behavior, even inthe face of negative
consequences.

The Mechanism of Addiction

ADDICTION is a disorder of the whole person.
It is a condition where a person does
something compulsively, despite potential
harm to himself, or his desire to stop.

Drug use affects the physiological,

psychological/ emotional, and behavioral
aspects of the person.

The Mechanism of Addiction (cont.)

ADDICT
A person who indulges in prohibited drugs
A person who indulges in vices
A person who indulges in negative behavior

Who is an addict?
Common:

1. Changes in behavior
2. Changes in appearance
3. Changes in mood
4. Changes in interest

Symptoms of addiction
Physiological State
Withdrawal symptoms
Physical discomfort (pain, trembling, etc.)
Weight loss
Dependency
Medical complications

Symptoms of Addiction
Psychological/Emotional
Shame
Guilt
Insecurity
Anger
Loneliness
Lack of self control
Confused values
Feelings of rejection

Symptoms of Addiction
Behavioral State
Isolate/withdraw
Escape reality
Manipulation
Lack of perseverance
Inability to delay gratification
Morally bankrupt

Symptoms of Addiction
Behavioral state (cont.)
Low motivation
Anti-social behavior
Deficit in social skills
Prevalence of negative attitude
Self-centered
Unrealistic views of the world

Symptoms of Addiction
SUBSTANCE-RELATED ADDICTIONS
This includes dependence on any of the
following:
Tobacco
Alcohol
Street drugs
Prescription drugs

Categories of Addiction
BEHAVIORAL OR PROCESS ADDICTIONS
(EXAMPLES)
Gambling
Food
Sex
The Internet
Video Games
Work

Categories of Addiction
Other Forms of Addiction
Food Gambling
Addiction Addiction
 Plastic
Surgery
Internet
Addiction
Addiction
Shopping Video Game
Addiction Addiction
 Risky Behavior
Sex Addiction Addiction
Factors that may result in Addiction

1. Dysfunctional family
-Parental neglect
-Broken home
-Single parenthood
-Poverty
-Lack of guidance
Factors that may result in
Addiction (cont.)

2. Bullying
3.Curiosity
4. Peer Pressure
5. Work-related abuse
6. Unsupervised use of medicine
Factors that help prevent Addiction

Strong faith in God and oneself

Strong family ties
Presence of role model of good behavior
Knowledge/ Education
Self-control
Intelligence, good common sense
Involvement in civic activities
How to help an Addict:

1. Intervene for him to accept that he

suffers from addiction.

2. Help him seek professional attention for

physical and mental complications, and
counseling for emotional problems.
3. Lead him to seek various types of therapy.

4. Provide strong support system for him to

overcome his dependency.

5. Understand that rehabilitation requires day-

to-day struggle for him.
5. Bring him close to God.

6. Give constant affirmation.

7. NEVER GIVE UP ON HIM.

Reflection and Journal Writing

1. Do I sometimes show a behavior like that of

an addict? What kind of behavior?
2. How did I develop this behavior?
3. What are its effects on me and my
relationship with significant others?
4. Is it worth my strong effort to get
rid/avoid this addictive behavior?
5. What steps can I take to avoid it?
Thank you!