Cross Addiction - Same Addictive Behavior, Different Substance

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - June 2, 2016 - PRLog -- Akua Mind & Body has just released a new article and video on Cross Addiction and its many possible forms, "It May Have a New Flavor, But it's Still the Same Behavior." Addictions are becoming more mainstream and people are beginning to recognize that anything can become addictive. However, there is an issue which is not as widely known about addiction but is dangerous for those who have succumbed to a drug or alcohol addiction in the past.

Cross addiction transferal happens between substances (such as when an alcoholic becomes addicted to opiates) but it can also refer to lapsing into addictive actions also.   Even normal behaviors like working out, vaping, or dieting can be cross addictions.  You became addicted once, you can easily become addicted again.

• Have you noticed anything you can't give up or live without?
• Have you started lying about, or attempted to hide a behavior, even if it seems innocent?

Unfortunately, the brain is not wired for a specific addiction. The same pathways that caused the earlier obsession are still there and still able to bring on the same compulsion. Avoiding cross addiction is not simple, but it is possible. To view the video visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jdRY3gdPcw



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