The Critical Signs Of An Addiction

3. Change Of Interests

Addiction to one thing means lack of interest in anything else. The main focus becomes the addiction and fulfilling the need for it at all costs. If a person loses interest in things that he or she once enjoyed doing, and has replaced them with one overpowering behavior, it is likely due to the development of an addiction. The addictive substance will take priority over anything else and other social engagements will likely be avoided, should the substance not be present.

2. Increased Tolerance

The more something is consumed or the more a person does the same thing over and over, the less exciting it becomes. This is due to an increased tolerance for the substance or activity. If intensity or volume levels need to be continuously raised in order for satisfaction levels to be met, then there may be a bigger issue at hand and help is probably necessary. Risk levels may also be raised with tolerance levels, meaning the person is doing something that may threaten their life, in hopes of gaining their high back.