A new study inComprehensive Psychiatryfound that one-third of a group of patients seeking treatment for buying-shopping disorder (BSD) also reported symptoms of addictive online shopping. These patients tended to be younger than the others in the study sample, experienced greater levels of anxiety a...
Sex can be a positive, life-affirming thing, but when it becomes the object of an addiction, it doesn’t feel positive anymore. If you have a sex addiction, it may be something you feel ashamed of. For the spouse or partner of an addict, it can be devastating. No matter what posi...
Addiction therapy programs focus primarily on the formation of new coping skills. When triggers or stressors affect you, you can use new coping skills to deal with them. You no longer have to fall back on shopping, sex, or gambling. For this to work, therapists have to customize your ...
in the repetition of harmful behaviors. It studies how the brain system responds to substances or actions, genetic and environmental influences, and the connection between addiction and mental well-being. This understanding aids in designing effective interventions for those grappling with addiction. ...
Assessment included the short version of the Internet Addiction Test modified for online shopping sites (s-IATshop), the Pathological Buying Screener (PBS) as an instrument assessing BSD in general, regardless of the buying or shopping environment, and measures for anxiety and depression. 33.6% of...
We conclude with a discussion on transdiagnostic treatments (i.e., treatments that apply the same underlying intervention principles to a class of disorders) and propose a recently developed pragmatic transdiagnostic treatment of addiction called the Component Model of Addiction Treatment (CMAT; Kim, ...
they have a problem and need help, the next step is an examination by a healthcare professional. This involves questions about behaviors or substance use, an examination to assess overall health, and the development of a treatment plan that works best for the individual's specific addiction. ...
Contemporary Developments in Treatment Services for Adolescent Substance Use Disorders Edited byAaron Hogue,Sara Becker,Craig Henderson 23 September 2024 Addiction Treatment Implementation Research Edited byMark P. McGovern,Heather Gotham,Helene Chokron Garneau ...
Treatment for binge eating disorder is most effective when working with a recovery team that understands your condition’s unique needs and has experience restoring clients to wellness. Overcome a Process Addiction at The Ranch The first thing you need to know about process addictions is that you ...
we will discuss evidence for the efficacy of physical activity and exercise at reducing drug use at the different stages of the addiction process including the initiation of use, the transition to addiction, withdrawal, and relapse. Although the main goal is to understand the potential efficacy of...