Like manypop-psychology termsthat have been popularized by social media, this one doesn't have a clinical definition. But, psychologists believe that when a person's repeated behaviors interrupt their daily functions, it is worth examining how to curb those impulses. Someone with an addictive per...
The initial decision to take drugs is usually voluntary, but after repeated and regular use, tolerance forms which is one of the first tell-tale signs of a developing dependency. Over time, the brain changes which inhibits an addicted person’s self-control and ability to resist urges to ...
Reading3Ask before you read Studies show teens are more likely to show signs of depression if they are addicted to their cell phones.1. How often do you use your cell phone?2. Do you feel uneasy when your cell phone is not around?Teenage cell phone addiction Studies show teens are more...
While the classification of being addicted to food can seem relatively new and difficult to diagnose, there are scientific tools developed by researchers to further obtain insight into the construct of being addicted to food. The most commonly used scale applied towards identifying matching criteria of...
1 2 3 About 5% of players display problematic gaming behaviors, while another 5% exhibit at-risk gaming behaviors that could become problematic if continued.4 [Take This Self-Test: Am I Addicted to Video Games?] Video Game Addiction: Additional Features How much gaming is too much? Do a ...
Studies show that an individual's risk tends to be proportional to the degree of genetic relationship to an addicted relative. For example, children who grow up with parents dependent on alcohol may be more likely to have an alcohol dependency themselves. Environment While genetic predisposition ...
The sun is shining, you don’t need to wear tights under your dresses anymore, and you can order your beverage of choice without judgment. Most coffee lovers relish this moment, but for those who are truly addicted to iced coffee, it’s an event. Yes, diehard iced coffee...
A loss of self-control Risk Factors for Drug Abuse Believe it or not, some people are more likely to use drugs than others. There are risk factors that can influence whether someone becomes addicted to drugs or not. Although risk factors do not always cause someone to abuse drugs, they ce...
Down – period of depression after �crashing�; when an intoxicating drug wears off Down and dirtys – Quaalude (methaqualone) Down and out – (after drug wears off) no longer high, drug supply is exhausted (out of drugs) Drug store cowboy – person who steals drugs from pharmacies...
What makes someone a sex addict?Someone who is addicted to sex often feels out of control when it comes to their sexual thoughts and urges. If your sexual behaviors are interfering with your relationships or responsibilities, you might have a sex addiction. ...