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A 5 page research paper that offers several definitions of "addiction" and relates these definitions to illustrative case studies, while also addressing other issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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that which cannot be controlled" (Juhnke and Hagedorn, 2006, p. 2). While initially the relationship with the object or event, which may be anything from alcohol to sex, may provide
the illusion of fulfilling the individuals personal needs, this is an illusion and addicts find themselves utilizing the object or event more and more in a desperate attempt to obtain
connection and intimacy (Juhnke and Hagedorn, 2006). Another popular lay definition is that "Addiction is an increasing desire for something with an accompanying decreasing ability to satisfy that desire"
(Juhnke and Hagedorn, 2006, p. 3). This definition focuses on the ineffectiveness of addiction over time to bring the satisfaction and sense of fulfillment that initially established the addiction.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) categorizes addictive disorders by the terms "abuse and dependence" (Juhnke and Hagedorn, 2006, p. 4). Substance abuse is defined
as a "maladaptive use of chemicals that occurs over time and that impacts major life domains and responsibilities" (Juhnke and Hagedorn, 2006, p. 4). This clinical definition connects understanding of
the term with the clinical criteria that indicates a diagnosis. Difference between "chemical addiction" and "process addiction: According to some scholars, "addiction," as a term, should be restricted to situations
that involve "chemical substances" (Juhnke and Hagedorn, 2006, p. 5). However, other clinicians are of the opinion that a broader context should be adopted that goes beyond chemical dependency and
also considers the addictive nature of problem behaviors, which are known as "process addictions" (Juhnke and Hagedorn, 2006, p. 5). Process addictions include those related to sex, gambling, shopping, exercise
or work (Juhnke and Hagedorn, 2006). Frequently family members at a loss as to why an individual with a process addiction finds it impossible to simply stop the addictive behavior.
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