10 Most Unhealthy Addictions To Avoid

No type of addiction in the world is healthy. Addiction, by definition represents unhealthy behaviour. When you cannot live without a certain food, drug or thing, you are addicted to it. And you are so obsessed with it that you need it all the time. Some types of addiction are with chemical like drugs or caffeine. Other addictions are habits like watching television.

Although we may say that drug addiction is unhealthy when compared to watching television; but they both are equally dangerous. People get into different types of addiction when they are stressed or depressed. These addictions become dangerous overtime as the person becomes completely dependent on them.

Though we have already said, all addictions are unhealthy but there are few that tops the list. Below are the 10 unhealthiest types of addictions you may ever have. Check to see if you have any of these addictions and also why we have termed them 'unhealthy'.

Alcoholism 

 Addiction to alcohol can destroy your family life. Alcohol ruins your liver and central nervous system. But the worst thing is that, people become abusive under the influence of alcohol.

Smoking 

Smoking is the worst of all addictions. It affects every apart of your body starting from your mouth and lungs. Smoking causes cancer and ruins your heart health. It also reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of your blood.

Marijuana

 Marijuana is used for medicinal purpose in very rare cases. In most cases marijuana is an addiction and a very harmful one. You can lose control over your central nervous system if you are hooked on to grass.

Caffeine

 This is a very common addiction but do not mistake to underestimate it. Coffee, tea and other caffeine containing beverages dehydrate your body. They also cause acidity and toxicity in your body. In rare cases, caffeine poisoning can also lead to death.

Television

 Do you think that your TV set is a harmless gadget sitting in your living room? Think again, the idiot box has magical powers to get you addicted. Watching too much television can cause emotional problems, obesity, posture defects and also eye damage.

Junk Food 

 Junk food is something we all indulge in from time to time. But if you are eating junk food for more than 4-5 times a week, you are surely in trouble. Junk food causes heart diseases and obesity.

Drug Addictions

 Drug addiction is of different types. All drugs are injurious to health. They damage your nervous system and induce criminal behaviour. An overdose of narcotic drugs can cause immediate death.

Sleeping Pills 

 Sleeping pills are an addiction that can even make you go insane. Once you get used to sleeping pills, you cannot sleep without them. And, sleeplessness can make you insane.

Anorexia Or Bulimia

 Anorexia is the addiction to lose weight. Although we term bulimia and anorexia as eating disorders, they may be see as addiction to losing. Several girls ruin their health in the quest to get a perfect body and develop permanent aversion to food.

Internet Addiction 

 Being addicted to the internet may not have any effects on your physical health. But, it affects your emotional health terribly. You start living in an unreal world.