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Behaviors are addictive to many people. Unlike drug and alcohol addiction — which are both subjects of attention, resources and endless concern — little attention has been given to behavioral addiction, which occurs when a person develops a single-minded attachment to one activity at the expense of other things in life. What Is Behavioral Addiction? …
Internet addiction is one of the most widespread problems in society today. Unlike drug and alcohol addiction, which are often called out for the troubles they impose on communities, few people talk about internet addiction because computers and smartphones are part of everyday life. What Is Internet Addiction? Internet addiction is a behavioral addiction characterized …
Social media addiction is one of the most widespread forms of behavioral addiction: an activity that people get addicted to like drugs and alcohol. It started with Myspace and continued with Facebook and YouTube. In the past decade, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok have become part of most people’s lives. Some people spend all their free …
Mental health issues are a growing concern throughout the US. As treatment centers expand their programs regarding substance abuse, many also now offer help and counseling for behavioral addiction and mental illness. For Christians who struggle with behavioral and mental health problems, the prospects of treatment are sometimes more daunting. People of faith often view …
Behavioral addictions are similar to drug or alcohol addictions in that dopamine and other neurotransmitters are released whenever a gratifying activity is undertaken. And although ‘behaviors’ don’t lead to physical dependence like alcohol and other drugs, they can lead to addiction. This usually occurs when people engage in potentially destructive-yet gratifying- behavior to cope with …
Addiction is a term commonly associated with physical dependence on mind-altering substances like alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription medications, and nicotine. However, despite being the subject of unending debate, behavioral addictions are also common and can have serious, life-changing consequences if allowed to get out of hand. While several experts are against labeling behavioral addictions as …
Behavioral addiction is a problem suffered by people with impulse control disorders. As with drug addictions, there are many negative consequences tied to behavioral addictions. What Is a Behavioral Addiction? Behavioral addictions are defined by the American Psychiatric Association as extreme involvement in specific activities, akin to drug addiction. A behavioral addiction, also known as …
A balanced set of work, social and personal activities are important for a person’s behavioral health. However, certain behaviors can be troubling. When people develop behavioral addictions, they lose sight of other important things in life. Common behavioral addictions include activities that cause excitement and euphoria, much like drugs and alcohol. Behavioral Addictions vs. Drug …
When ordinary and fun activities become compulsive, obsessive acts for certain individuals, it’s a behavioral addiction. While the negative consequences aren’t as severe as alcohol and drug abuse, behavioral addictions can ruin a person’s health, finances and relations. What are the different types of behavioral addictions and what forms of mental health therapy are used …
Porn addiction is considered a non-substance behavior, and therefore it is not listed in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5th Edition) manual or the ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision). Nor has this alleged behavioral addiction been medically reviewed by the American Psychological Association or the American Psychiatric Association. …
