Food Addiction and Obesity: Is There a Connection?

Man struggling with food addiction When it comes to addiction, many people automatically think about substances such as alcohol or drugs. However, food can also be a substance to which individuals become addicted. Food Addiction In the same way that people turn to substances as a means of coping, escaping, or creating a form of “high”, food can also be used [...]
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Discussing a Work Addiction With Co-Workers

Woman Working During Treatment for Prescription Drug Addiction It can be hard to understand how an addiction to work can be harmful. If something is being accomplished or success is obtained through hard-working habits in the workplace, how can this be detrimental to an individual? The truth is that any behavior taken to the extreme can be dangerous, especially if high priorities and [...]
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Connection Between Pornography Use and Sexual Addiction

Man sitting by a river sad about the stigma of addiction There are many factors that influence the development of a sexual addiction, some being issues that a person may not even have control over. Factors that may be involved at the root of a sexual addiction include: Biological components Genetic predisposition Hormonal abnormalities Neurobiology Psychological and emotional experiences such as: Trauma Abuse Uunderlying mental illnesses, [...]
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Burnout in the Workplace: When Work Becomes an Addiction

Glasses, flash drive, and tablet In our society today, achievement in the workplace is often regarded as success, and many individuals will go to any length to obtain such status in their work environment. Working long hours, staying overtime, going above and beyond what might be required of your job duties is often perceived as a strong work ethic. What if [...]
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Dealing with a Job Loss Due to a Gambling Addiction

Man struggling with gambling addiction Contributor: Jane McGuire, BS, Executive Assistant for Eating Disorder Hope and Addiction Hope An addiction to gambling may have far-reaching consequences. One such consequence can be the loss of employment due to the addiction. Job Loss Dealing with the loss of a job can be difficult. Not only can this affect you personally, it may [...]
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