Gaming. Times have changed over the last decade. Who would have thought that 59% of Americans would be playing video games daily, and that 74% of our Kindergarten through eighth grade children would have their teacher utilize video games as a method for teaching. [1] People are now able to play video games online as [...]
Porn addiction is “sticky”. Because pornography latches into the brain's natural reward circuits, extended use can radically alter the way a brain functions. Once the brain has adapted to this new “way of life”, pulling away from porn feels like pulling away from super glue! Faced with a wealth of treatment approaches for pornography addiction, [...]
Compulsive shopping is a serious disorder that can be devastating to the individual who is struggling. It may appear that a person who is dealing with compulsive shopping, or a shopping addiction, simply lacks self-control when it comes to finances. But the reality is that there are many other factors that influence the development of [...]
With the widespread amount of information that is readily accessible these days, via the internet, smart phones and watches, and more, there is seemingly greater misconstructions about many mental health related disorders and diseases. Sexual addiction & DSM-5 Sexual addiction in particular can be especially difficult to understand, as it is often taken out of [...]
For countless of people across the nation, addiction is a reality they are faced with every day. Some individuals may find their struggle with an addiction to a particular substance or behavior, including drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, pornography, and even food. While some forms of addiction or more widely understood then others, it is important [...]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.