Rebuilding Credit After Financial Ruin from Gambling

Poker chips and cards Webster’s online dictionary states addiction is “a strong and harmful need to regularly have something (such as a drug) or do something (such as gamble)”. One’s addiction to gambling may be far reaching, and its effect on credit could be substantial. Often times fulfilling the perceived need to gamble can derail a person financially. It [...]
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Insomnia, Sleeping Disorders and Gaming Addiction: What is the Connection?

Video game controller used in Internet Gaming Disorder Playing video games, whether via a computer, a console or any other type of device, may seem like a harmful recreational activity, but what if the time invested in gaming becomes extreme? Any types of behavior taking to an extreme measure can be potentially dangerous, particularly if it begins interfering with a person’s physical, mental, [...]
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Holidays and Food Addiction: Learning How to Approach Special Meals

Woman decorating the Christmas tree For an individual who is struggling with and recovering from a food addiction, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. With the abundance of specialty foods that are usually available during this time of year, a person addicted to food may be overwhelmed by the numerous choices surrounding them. It may feel challenging to [...]
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Overeaters Anonymous: Helpful for Food Addiction?

People joining hands For the person who may be dealing with a food addiction, connecting to comprehensive treatment is necessary for recovery. It can be easy to look at the symptoms and behaviors associated with a food addiction and assume the problem lies with food itself. However, an individual who is struggling with an addiction to food often [...]
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Recovering From a Job Loss Due to a Sexual Addiction

woman hugging her boy friend after losing her job Sexual addiction, or hypersexuality, is a complex disorder that results in many devastating consequences. According to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, nearly 12 million people suffer from sexual addiction in the United States alone, though these numbers are likely much higher [1]. Shame & Guilt Sexual addiction is often associated with much [...]
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