Drugs and alcohol are the most widely known addictions, but gambling is also an addiction. Gambling is considered a process addiction. Gambling can come in many different forms – playing the lottery and lottery games, video poker, casino games, sports gambling and playing poker to name a few. Gambling Addiction - What to Look for [...]
It is theorized that a shopping addiction can be an attempt to buy things that will increase our self-esteem. The shopper feels a distinct difference between their authentic self and their idealized self which can be painful. Acquiring high-end items that imply status, wealth or importance can temporarily prop up their vulnerable self-esteem and assist [...]
Addictions are an attempt to escape pain and find pleasure. Makes perfect sense to me! Life can be incredibly painful, frustrating, and difficult and heart breaking. Who wouldn’t want to pursue more pleasure and less pain? The Chemistry Behind Addiction We are wired this way. It makes sense that we are drawn toward feeling good. [...]
Contrary to what many individuals may believe, a food addiction is a serious condition that can severely compromise a person’s ability to thrive and their overall quality of life. Physical Effects of Food Addiction Those who might be struggling with an addiction to food will inevitably deal with a myriad of behaviors and symptoms that [...]
Many people may not be fully aware of the ramifications of a work addiction, including how it impacts a struggling individual physically, mentally, emotional, psychologically, socially, and more. Because a work addiction is often masked by success in the workforce or a commitment to career, it can often go by unnoticed until adverse consequences are [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.