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Behavioral Addictions

Shopping Addiction

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am


A shopping addiction can be very expensive. This particular vice will cost individuals a lot of money. Persons with this sort of addiction are unable to stop themselves from making purchases even when they know that they shouldn't. Addicts might buy food, clothing, collectables or a host of other things. What they buy is not important. It is the uncontrolled compulsion to buy that makes them a shopping addict. Individuals with a shopping addiction often have money troubles and depen...

Food Addiction

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am


Food addictions, especially in the West, are one of the most widespread but under-reported addictions. For a lot of people, food is their "drug" of choice. Many addicts eat much more food then they need and do so for the same reason that people drink alcohol and take drugs, to self medicate. Instead of dealing with the root problem, a great number of individuals use food to improve their mood and deal with their issues.

There are significant risks for those who have food ...

Gambling Addiction

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am


A gambling addiction can be extremely detrimental. It can cause as much havoc on a person's life as a drug or alcohol addiction. The damage might not be physical but nonetheless, it can destroy a person's life. An addict of this type might lose their family and friends due to conflicts over the addicts gambling. They might even go broke. All of these are terrible consequences and are worth entering into some sort of rehab program to avoid.

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Love Addiction

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am


Though love can be a great thing, when the pursuit of it begins to overwhelm a person's life, it can become pretty damaging. Those addicted to love may go from one relationship to the next, looking for their next "fix." This 'fix' is often those first feelings of love and infatuation that characterizes early relationships. These persons may have multiple partners at once and constant relationship problems.

What: Many people may not understand an addiction...

Porn Addiction

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am


Addiction to pornography is increasingly becoming a problem. With unrivaled availability and access made possible by the internet, many men and women are becoming trapped in this addiction's snare. Persons addicted to pornography will often spend a great deal of time and money feeding this habit.

What is a Porn Addiction: A person with a pornography addiction will spend hours on end viewing pornographic materials. These might include magazines, DVD's a...

Sex Addiction

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am


Sex addiction has become more common in the last decade or two, or at least, openly discussed. Persons with this addiction have trouble controlling themselves sexually and are unable to say no to sex even when not doing so can be dangerous to their bodies and their current relationships.

What Is A Sex Addiction?: A sex addiction involves persons becoming consumed with sex. This might include the actual act, masturbation, paying for the services of pros...

Exercise Addiction

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am


Exercise can be a great way to stay in shape, release stress and fight off disease. However, when and if an individual begins to work out incessantly, especially when they are not overweight, this can quickly become a problem. Often time exercise addicts are persons that the world sees as fit. However, for one reason or another, these individuals don't see themselves that way and thus, exercise far more then what is necessary or even healthy in some cases.
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Video Game Addiction

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am


Video games and gaming systems have become more popular then ever. Individuals spend a fortune on such games and are often eager to have any new one that hits the market. While gaming can be a fun hobby, when a person is engaged in playing them to the exclusion of spending time with family, friends and even working, an addiction may have developed. People of all ages, from all walks of life, have become video game addicts.

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