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Addiction

2008-05-16T18:10:34Z

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'''Addiction''' is a compulsive, harmful activity. [[Conservative]] values are an excellent way to combat addiction, which includes these highly destructive activities:

* illegal drugs
* prescription drugs
* pornography
* gambling - 2-4% of adults and 4-6% of teenagers are addicted, and higher percentages lose money from it.<ref>http://www.optumanswers.com/research/articles/gambling.shtml</ref>
* smoking
* drinking alcohol habitually - about 10% of people are [[alcoholism | alcoholics]]
* prescription drug abuse

Less serious addictions include:

* watching television
* overeating
* obsession with professional sports or celebrities

== Defeating addition ==

Addiction of one form or another is a universal problem. [[Conservative values]] are often the most effective way to combat addiction. Religion can also help.

== History ==

Historically the term '''addiction''' was defined in terms of physically measurable symptoms of repeated drug use, such as tolerance (more drugs for the same effect) or withdrawal symptoms (illness caused by stopping use). Habituation referred to drug use that was psychologically habit-forming, but not necessarily physically addicting.

In the past 20 years, doctors have reversed the meaning of these words. Habituation now refers to using a drug that causes physical withdrawal symptoms. Addiction has become a term that refers to compulsive behavior that continues in spite of adverse consequences.

A consequence of these new definitions is that it is impossible to be addicted to a drug like Ritalin or Prozac if it is prescribed. It is not compulsive behavior if used as prescribed, and it is not adverse if a physician says that it is beneficial. It is also impossible to have "crack baby" or a "meth addicted baby".<ref>http://www.jointogether.org/news/yourturn/commentary/2005/meth-science-not-stigma-open.html</ref> It also means that a marijuana smoker is not necessarily addicted. If he likes what he is doing and he is able to function, then these experts would say that he is not addicted no matter how much marijuana he consumes.

More recently the definition has been expanded to include almost any type of compulsive and potentially self-destructive activity.

Examples of addictive drugs include: [[Heroin]], [[cocaine]], [[alcohol]], and [[nicotine]].

Examples of addictive behaviors include: work - [[work addiction]], using the internet - [[internet addiction]], excessive interest in sex - [[sex addiction]].

== Psychiatric diagnosis ==

The American Psychiatric Association lists two related diagnoses: substance dependence and substance abuse. To meet criteria for a diagnosis of substance dependence, at least three of the following symptoms must occur in the same 1-year period:

* (a) tolerance (larger doses of the substance are needed to produce the same effect)
* (b) withdrawal during periods of non-use
* (c) using the substance more frequently or for longer periods than intended
* (d) long-standing desire or unsuccessful attempts to stop or reduce use
* (e) considerable time spent using the substance, making efforts to acquire the substance, and or recovering from its effects
* (f) important activities are reduced or given up due to substance use
* (g) continued use despite related negative physical or psychological effects.

A substance abuse diagnosis is given when one or more of the following symptoms occurs during a 1-year period:

* (a) substance use leads to failure to fulfill important responsibilities
* (b) substance use in situations where it is dangerous
* (c) chronic legal problems stemming from substance use
* (d) using despite related relationship problems<ref>American Psychiatric Association (1994). ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV''. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.</ref>

== References ==
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[[category:psychology]]

Addiction

2008-05-16T18:09:43Z

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'''Addiction''' is a compulsive, harmful activity. [[Conservative]] values are an excellent way to combat addiction, which includes these highly destructive activities:

* illegal drugs
* prescription drugs
* pornography
* gambling - 2-4% of adults and 4-6% of teenagers are addicted, and higher percentages lose money from it.<ref>http://www.optumanswers.com/research/articles/gambling.shtml</ref>
* smoking
* drinking alcohol habitually - about 10% of people are [[alcoholism | alcoholics]]
* prescription drug abuse

Less serious addictions include:

* watching television
* overeating
* obsession with professional sports or celebrities

== Defeating addiction ==

Addiction of one form or another is a universal problem. [[Conservative values]] are often the most effective way to combat addiction. Religion can also help.

== History ==

Historically the term '''addiction''' was defined in terms of physically measurable symptoms of repeated drug use, such as tolerance (more drugs for the same effect) or withdrawal symptoms (illness caused by stopping use). Habituation referred to drug use that was psychologically habit-forming, but not necessarily physically addicting.

In the past 20 years, doctors have reversed the meaning of these words. Habituation now refers to using a drug that causes physical withdrawal symptoms. Addiction has become a term that refers to compulsive behavior that continues in spite of adverse consequences.

A consequence of these new definitions is that it is impossible to be addicted to a drug like Ritalin or Prozac if it is prescribed. It is not compulsive behavior if used as prescribed, and it is not adverse if a physician says that it is beneficial. It is also impossible to have "crack baby" or a "meth addicted baby".<ref>http://www.jointogether.org/news/yourturn/commentary/2005/meth-science-not-stigma-open.html</ref> It also means that a marijuana smoker is not necessarily addicted. If he likes what he is doing and he is able to function, then these experts would say that he is not addicted no matter how much marijuana he consumes.

More recently the definition has been expanded to include almost any type of compulsive and potentially self-destructive activity.

Examples of addictive drugs include: [[Heroin]], [[cocaine]], [[alcohol]], and [[nicotine]].

Examples of addictive behaviors include: work - [[work addiction]], using the internet - [[internet addiction]], excessive interest in sex - [[sex addiction]].

== Psychiatric diagnosis ==

The American Psychiatric Association lists two related diagnoses: substance dependence and substance abuse. To meet criteria for a diagnosis of substance dependence, at least three of the following symptoms must occur in the same 1-year period:

* (a) tolerance (larger doses of the substance are needed to produce the same effect)
* (b) withdrawal during periods of non-use
* (c) using the substance more frequently or for longer periods than intended
* (d) long-standing desire or unsuccessful attempts to stop or reduce use
* (e) considerable time spent using the substance, making efforts to acquire the substance, and or recovering from its effects
* (f) important activities are reduced or given up due to substance use
* (g) continued use despite related negative physical or psychological effects.

A substance abuse diagnosis is given when one or more of the following symptoms occurs during a 1-year period:

* (a) substance use leads to failure to fulfill important responsibilities
* (b) substance use in situations where it is dangerous
* (c) chronic legal problems stemming from substance use
* (d) using despite related relationship problems<ref>American Psychiatric Association (1994). ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV''. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.</ref>

== References ==
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[[category:psychology]]

Talk:Liberal Style

2008-05-16T18:05:56Z

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Point #28 should be edited to remove, "Never say it about fellow liberals", since CP's "Breaking News" quotes Hillary saying it about Obama. In fact, the Breaking News entry even refers to point #28. So either Obama is not liberal, or Point #28 should be modified.--[[User:Jdellaro|Jdellaro]] 10:59, 24 February 2008 (EST)

: Good point, but Obama is not a ''fellow'' liberal with respect to Hillary. He is an "adversary" to Hillary. Any suggestions to make more precise, while keeping it concise?--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 11:02, 24 February 2008 (EST)

:: Instead of using "Never", perhaps use the word "rarely". --[[User:Jdellaro|Jdellaro]] 13:38, 24 February 2008 (EST)

::: Good suggestion. "Rarely" is weaker than I'd like, but let's use it as the best suggestion so far. Thanks.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 13:47, 24 February 2008 (EST)

== Israel ==

"referring to Israel as "occupied territories""

Hello, I notice the article (which is very funny and good by the way) gets it right about "occupied" "palestinian" territories, but conservapedia article for Israel doesnt'! If you look at the map it shows east-jerusalem and ALL judea-samaria, golan hights, as not Israel, even parts that are definely Jewish. maybe some of the "Palestinian" cities, like area "A" in Oslo treaties, should not be mapped in Israel. But absolutely east-jerusalem must be, since it is annexed to Israel since 1980s, and not even liberals expect Israel to give it up to the terrorists. same for golan. i would remove the map myself but, the artical is "locked" from vandalisms.

Étienne Léger

== Neville Chamberlain ==

Neville Chamberlain was a conservative Prime Minister, it's a bit foolish to criticise a liberal trait and use a conservative as an example.--[[User:JesusIsMyHomeboy|JesusIsMyHomeboy]] 22:33, 24 February 2008 (EST)

== Childish ==

While I understand that conservapedia wishes to be encyclopedia with a conservative bias, there is a difference between childish name calling and factual data. Please I beg you hearsay and opinion are no basis for an encyclopedia. [[User:Rellik|Rellik]] 23:58, 31 March 2008 (EDT)

This should really be an essay, since it's basically vilifying everyone at the other end of the political spectrum; characterising them as slippery, disingenuous and vindictive. Why on earth is it so hard for people here to accept that liberals are capable of honest discussion? [[User:Underscoreb|Underscoreb]] 18:44, 3 April 2008 (EDT)

:Because we can't recall ever seeing any. Perhaps you'd like to be the first to destroy my preconceptions? --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] <sup>[[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]]</sup> 18:46, 3 April 2008 (EDT)
::I'd be more than happy to. Perhaps you could critique my entry on [[liberal ideology]]? :-D [[User:Underscoreb|Underscoreb]] 19:46, 3 April 2008 (EDT)

Seriously. Half of these are not even credited to any source. Its particularly ironic that one of the points is "Unjustified expertise" with no citation. Plus liberals just see the way we should solve problems differently... we are people too (and good ones at that too!). --[[User:Snotbowst|Snotbowst]] 15:09, 24 April 2008 (EDT)

== Removing 'sigh' entry ==
A sigh is an expression of tiredness and/or exasperation. Everyone sighs, including your sysops (see [[Talk:Hollywood values]] for evidence)
[[User:AdenJ|AdenJ]] 01:01, 29 April 2008 (EDT)

It would appear I cant so can someone else?
[[User:AdenJ|AdenJ]] 01:02, 29 April 2008 (EDT)

==Point number 39==
This entire article is somewhat hyperbolic. Having this point is somewhat hypocritical?