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“The number of people suffering addictions has recently increased among our society,” psychologist Lilit Baghdasaryan expressed such an opinion during today’s press conference, Panorama.am reports.

She noted that there are several major types of addictions the most common of which are dependence on psychoactive substances, computer games, as well as on food and certain people.

“In fact each addiction is based on a psychological problem. This is the reason they are developed so easily and are difficult to overcome in the future. One of the first symptoms of an addiction is when a person losses interest in his daily activities. He stops setting goals in front of himself. One of the signs can be reduced social adaptation. Escape from the unsettled issues is one of the major causes for addiction. Unfortunately that issue cannot be tackled without the assistance of a specialist, however the support of the friends, relatives is also an important factor,” the psychologist noted.

Psychologist Lilit Kararpetyan who also attended the conference, turned to the addictions in children highlighting internet, game and cartoon addictions as the most common types among them. “The child enters another world with his initial unformed mental world. This issue is maily based on the fact that parents often have no time for their children,” she added.

Lilit Baghdasaryan added that dependence should be overcome in a correct and competent manner so as to avoid the development of other types of addictions. The cause should be clarified followed by the evaluation of all the possible dangers.

As for the practice of seeking a psychological support the expert noted that people are now more free to turn to them, however she stated that the increase in the number of people who turn to a psychologist has also a negative side, as it shows that the problems are more acute and people are forced to seek such an assistance.