{"id":7961,"date":"2023-03-06T20:32:31","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T20:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fma-curacao.com\/information-about-addiction\/"},"modified":"2023-03-06T20:32:35","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T20:32:35","slug":"information-about-addiction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fma-curacao.com\/en\/information-about-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Information about addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_image=”625″ bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” full_height=”yes” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fixed” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” color_overlay=”#000000″ overlay_strength=”0.5″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/6″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”300″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2\/3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][split_line_heading]\n

What is addiction?<\/h1>\n[\/split_line_heading][vc_custom_heading text=”Addiction is a chronic disease in which a person is physically and\/or mentally dependent on a habit or substance. For habits we can think of concepts such as gambling, sex and internet addiction and for substances: tobacco, alcohol and drugs.” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:36px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1551191272009{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/6″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” full_height=”yes” columns_placement=”stretch” bg_color=”#232323″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” id=”meerinfo” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Addiction” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:40|text_align:left|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1561145717461{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]There are several stages leading to addiction.[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=”default” accordion=”true”][toggle color=”Default” title=”1. Experimental use”][vc_column_text]People are curious about the remedy (or habit) and try it out. Experimentation is temporary. One stops using it or one becomes a social user.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”2. Social Use”][vc_column_text]The substance (or habit) is used for its positive effects: people find it tasty, relaxing and cozy.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”3. Regular use”][vc_column_text]The substance (or habit) is used for a purpose: one starts using for a reason that sometimes has to do with the imbalance in our areas of life.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”4. Overuse”][vc_column_text]One uses the substance (or habit) to suppress unpleasant feelings or problems. Control over use begins to diminish and there is less enjoyment.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”5. Addiction”][vc_column_text]In this phase, almost everything revolves around the use of the substance (or habit). Addiction is often accompanied by physical, psychological and social problems. People no longer have control over their use.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1561145945012{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]Addiction is a progressive disease and will get worse if left untreated. It’s chronic; Even after completion of the treatment, the client must remain alert for signs of urgency. 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