Addiction

Common types of addiction

Addiction is an unhealthy dependence on a substance or behaviour. The substance or behaviour may be benign, or even healthy, in moderation, but if dependency takes hold a person becomes a victim of the addiction. Then physical and mental suffering is inevitable.

Addictions can be broadly categorized as 'substance' or 'behavioural'.

Common substance addictions include:

• Tobacco
• Alcohol
• Prescribed, over-the-counter, or illicit drugs

Common behavioural addictions include:

• Eating
• Sex
• Gambling

These are some common addictions, however, a person can be addicted to any substance or behaviour.

As serious addiction often leads to personal and relationship difficulties, the following InSync programs may also be helpful.

• Healing and Forgiveness
• Family Healing Program
• Weigh Management
• Stress Management

More information about addiction:

• InSync Freedom From Addiction Program™
• Understanding the experience of addiction from the InSync framework
• How is the InSync framework different to others?