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Our next video in the series of "Psychoeducation: Wellness Vs Illness"

"Habit Vs Addiction" by Dr. Aparna Deshmukh, Consultant Psychiatrist

Habits are formed when we do an action repeatedly, and over time it gets easier to perform them and difficult to break out of them.

Addiction develops as a result of repeated use of substances or certain behaviours. Mental health professionals prefer the term "Dependence" instead of Addiction.

There are five major differences between the two:

1) Habits can be positive too, Addiction is always negative, in fact, it is destructive

2) The element of choice is much stronger in habits

3) Addiction may become the central focus, at the cost of all other facets of life being ignored

4) Addiction is characterised by "tolerance" and "withdrawal" which is not seen in habits

5) The time and effort needed to break out of habits is very less compared to Addiction

If you or your loved one is suffering from Addiction/Dependence please seek help of a Psychiatrist near you.

Stay informed, Seek help and together let's Stop the Stigma!