Drugs and addiction
speed. Alcohol can be addictive, and the state of addiction to alcohol is known as alcoholism.
Doing drugs
Recreational drug use is the use of a drug, usually psychoactive, with the intention of
creating or enhancing recreational experience. Such use is controversial, however, often being
considered to be also drug abuse, and it is often illegal. Also, it may overlap with other uses,
such as medicinal (including self medication), performance enhancement, and entheogenic
(spiritual).
3. Behavioral addictions
The most problematic behavioral addictions among teenagers nowadays are playing video
games, use of the internet and cutting.
Playing video games
Video game addiction, or more broadly used video game overuse, is excessive or compulsive
use of computer and video games that interferes with daily life. Instances have been reported
in which users play compulsively, isolating themselves from family and friends or from other