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Addiction as a Disease

Addiction is a complex disease of the brain and body that involves compulsive use of one or more substances despite serious health and social consequences. Addiction disrupts regions Of the brains that are responsible for reward, motivation, learning, judgment and memory. It damages various body system as well as families, relationships, schools, workplaces and Neighborhoods. Dealing with Mobile Addiction By: Nilesh Mandlecha (Psychologist) & Pradnya Mandlecha (Psychologist) Impact of mobile addiction or excessive use of mobile- Lack of sleep Effect on physical health: eyes, head, neck, back,fingers, hands Obesity Anxiety & depression Excessive dopamine release Given more importance to virtual that actual reality of the world Dangerous act- using mobile while driving or walking on road or crossing road Irritability and mood swing Less physical activity Preoccupied with mobile use even after using it Lack of impulse Feeling of fearlessness Brain