Can any behavior be addictive? The answer is probably “yes,” depending on the person. Having said that, in our book, Why Can’t I Stop?, we selected the behaviors that we and others see as having the ...
Addiction doesn’t arise in isolation. For many individuals, it follows years of emotional adversity, trauma, nutrient depletion, and gut dysfunction. People experiencing addiction often eat poorly or ...
The events of October 7 and the war led to a quiet rise in compulsive behaviors, including sex addiction – a mental phenomenon that can be understood and treated, without shame and without guilt. The ...
Sexual addiction, sexual compulsivity, hypersexuality, and sexual impulsivity are all terms people commonly use to describe compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD). This is a psychological disorder ...
Drugs. Alcohol. TikTok. Internet games. Sex. An Ex. Chocolate. Slot machines. Shopping. Can these stimuli be addictive? The idea of being addicted to a process or behavior is very controversial.
In A Nutshell A new study tracking 8,000+ American pre-teens found that addiction-like screen behaviors at ages 11-12 were associated with higher risks for depression, suicidal thoughts, sleep ...
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a brain circuit that can drive repetitive and compulsive behaviors in mice, even when natural rewards such as food or social contact are ...
Kindbridge Behavioral Health and Axis Integrated Mental Health have formed a partnership to expand access to care for ...
Gambling advertising is everywhere. Even people who have never placed a bet are familiar with slogans like "Gamble responsibly," "When the fun stops" and "Take time to think." A new study has revealed ...