Addiction
Medical addiction is a condition in which a person becomes dependent on a particular medical intervention or treatment, such as surgery, medication, or medical devices. This type of addiction is often caused by a combination of psychological, biological, and environmental factors. People with medical addiction become so dependent on a medical intervention or treatment that they are unable to function without it. Medical addiction is similar to substance addiction in that it involves a physical and psychological dependence on a substance or intervention. However, unlike substance addiction, it is not caused by the use of drugs or alcohol. Instead, it is caused by the use of a medical intervention or treatment. For example, a person may become addicted to a certain type of medication, surgery, or medical device. The symptoms of medical addiction can include an obsession with the medical intervention or treatment, an inability to stop using it even if it is no longer necessary, and withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and irritability when the intervention or treatment is stopped. People with medical addiction may also experience financial problems due to excessive use of the medical intervention or treatment. Medical addiction is a serious condition that can have a significant impact on a person’s life. Treatment typically involves a combination of psychotherapy, medication etc.