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The distinction between individuals who can casually engage with alcohol or drugs throughout their lives and those who struggle to abstain remains unclear. The reasons behind addiction, whether to substances or behaviors, often elude the affected individuals. A common scenario involves middle-aged individuals with sleep issues resorting to consuming a significant amount of alcohol nightly, insisting they are not addicted and could quit at will. However, when advised to give up alcohol to improve their sleep, they resist, relying on the belief that more alcohol will aid their ability to fall asleep and ignore life's pressing matters. The Ministry of Health is concerned about this widespread problem and actively encourages citizens to seek professional medical advice.

Another prevalent situation involves those ensnared by hard drugs. While the debate over whether moderate cannabis use leads to harder drugs continues, many cocaine and heroin addicts initially experimented with substances they deemed less addictive. The progression to more potent substances may stem from attempting to numb the pain of reality. The distinction between psychological and physical addiction becomes evident in withdrawal symptoms, with heroin withdrawal manifesting physically through vomiting, while cocaine withdrawal primarily involves psychological symptoms such as anxiety and restlessness.

The neurotransmitter Dopamine, integral to the pleasure/reward cycle, plays a crucial role in addiction. Although more research is required to comprehend the intricacies, the human inclination to seek pleasure seems to perpetuate the connection between addictive substances or behaviors and pleasure sensors. Beyond conventional substances, various cases document addiction to unconventional elements like water, exercise, internet shopping, sex, gambling, and aerobic exercise.