What Are Addictions?An addiction is an activity or substance we are eager to experience repeatedlyand for which we are willing, if necessary, to pay a price. Common addictions1alcohol, cigarettes, food, drugs, gambling, etc. This article discussesthe concepts which can be helpful in coping wit...
Addiction is a disorder of this reward system, and since the reward system is all about learning, researchers have called addiction a kind of “pathological learning”. We learn to crave things in excess of what is healthy, to the point where we actually learn behaviors that are detrimental r...
although the peripheral condition ofgamingdisorder is listed in theInternational Classification of Diseases. The symptoms of technology addiction are like other behavioral addictions that are included in both manuals -- compulsive gambling and even substance ...
Success is a balanced focus on people, returns, and the environment.Everything that makes and sustains a community, from within the community. People are the most important aspect, and the key to our long-term success has been involving like-minded individuals to both finance and operate our ...
Alcoholism may regularly be undermined by addictions that seem more “serious,” but the reality is that all addictions are serious. The effects of an untreated alcohol use disorder can be devastating and potentially fatal, not just to the person suffering from it but to those around them as ...
A gambling addiction can be very costly to the addict. In the field of addiction psychiatry, this is a specialized treatment area. Gambling addicts have been known to lose entire paychecks, take out loans that are not repaid, and borrow, steal, or manipulate others to get money for gambling...
What are the Most Common Cognitive Problems? Discussion Comments By rjh — On May 31, 2011 @roser - I definitely think sudoku counts. I play it all the time as well, you might say I'm addicted! Thankfully it's one of the rare addictions that is actually healthy. Sudoku requires you...
In this article, we will explore some of the most common addictions people face today and how rehabilitation centers play a crucial role in helping individuals regain control of their lives. Whether it’s pornography addiction, alcohol addiction, cocaine addiction, or gambling addiction – we’ve ...
The most common process addictions found within the eating disordered population are related to shopping, work, substance abuse, Internet/technology, exercise, and sex/love addictions. Some of these activities are a normal part of most people’s lives but become a problem, or an addiction, when...
Compulsive: Addictions are characterized by irresistible urges or compulsions. The person is unable to stop engaging in a particular behavior or using a certain drug. Difficult to quit: Most addictions are difficult for the individual to quit because the addictive behaviors bring the individual pleasu...