Types of addiction

There are two types of addiction.

 Physical addiction is when a person’s body becomes dependent on something and wants more and more of whatever it is to be able to feel OK.

Psychological addiction is when someone wants something which will change their mood or feelings.

What can be addictive?

People can become addicted to a wide range of things

• drugs,

• alcohol,

• tobacco, 

• computers, video games

Keep yourself safe by:

 asking smokers not to smoke near you as passive smoking is also dangerous,

 avoiding being around someone who is addicted to alcohol or drugs,

 telling someone if you feel unsafe,

 never trying whatever drug somebody is using.