THE PHASES OF ADDICTION - 1
There are three main phases of addictions: - that are early phases, middle phases and chronic phases:
Early Phase.
a. Increased tolerance
This is the first warning sign of the development of addiction. The person needs more alcohol /drugs to get the same effect.
b. Black out (seen only among alcoholics)
During a blackout, the alcoholics go through many activities without being able to remember even a trace of them later on. He walks, talks, even drives a vehicle “apparently normally but has no recollection of it afterwards.
c. Preoccupation
Even when he is not using, he is preoccupied with the thoughts of how, when and where to get the next supply.
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