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Video game addiction is the compulsive or uncontrolled use of video games, in a way that causes problems in other areas of the person’s life. Often considered a form of computer addiction or internet addiction, video game addiction has been an increasing concern for parents as video games have become more commonplace and are often targeted … Read more

Who doesn’t love a great sale? Hitting the shops, looking for a bargain, and buying aesthetically pleasing items may be considered benign “retail therapy” by some. For others, however, shopping can turn into a problem. Impulsive buying and compulsive shopping are both shopping behaviors that can lead to feelings of regret and financial difficulties. While … Read more

Self-help groups can be a helpful resource if you have a shopping addiction. Surrounding yourself with a community of people who have shared the same or similar experiences can be extremely beneficial. Such groups often allow you to stay anonymous and offer support for people who consider themselves shopping addicts or shopaholics. Like most problems in life, … Read more

Emotional pain is pain or hurt that originates from non-physical sources. Sometimes this emotional distress is the result of the actions of others. Other times, it might be the result of regret, grief, or loss. In other cases, it might be the result of an underlying mental health condition such as depression or anxiety. No matter what … Read more

Gambling addiction is a type of behavioral addiction that can have serious consequences for a person’s life and relationships. However, because some people gamble professionally or as a hobby, it can sometimes be challenging to distinguish between social or professional gambling and problem gambling. At a Glance Problem gambling can be distinguished from social and … Read more

What Is an “Adrenaline Junkie?” “Adrenaline junkie” is a term used to refer to someone who favors high-risk activities for the rush that accompanies them. The term was first popularly used in the 1991 movie “Point Break.” Related to this phenomenon, many people seek out high-sensation experiences for the neurophysiological effects. Physiological mechanisms underlying temperament … Read more

Effects on the Body You can feel the effects of caffeine in your system within a few minutes of ingesting it, and it stays in your system for many hours: Its half-life ranges from two to 12 hours due to individual differences in metabolism and absorption.1 Caffeine affects many factors involved in the body’s daily functions. … Read more

Substance abuse is typically defined as a pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes. Substances can include alcohol, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, illegal drugs, inhalants and solvents, nicotine, and even coffee. “Abuse” can result from using a substance in a way that is not intended or recommended, or from using more than … Read more

Between texts, emails, an increasing array of social media options and other apps, most of us have smartphones now, and most of us are more tied to them than perhaps we should be. While it used to be considered rude to check your phone when out to dinner or otherwise engaged with people in real … Read more

Internet addiction is a behavioral addiction in which a person becomes dependent on the Internet or other online devices as a maladaptive way of coping with life’s stresses. Internet addiction has and is becoming widely recognized and acknowledged. So much so that in 2020, the World Health Organization formally recognized addiction to digital technology as a worldwide … Read more