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Category: Articles>Addiction Research

Gambling Disorder, Alcoholism Feature Similar Impulsive Behaviors

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Alcoholism and gambling disorder are well-defined examples of two recognized forms of addiction: substance addiction and non-substance-based behavioral addiction. Impulsive behavior is typically viewed as a core characteristic of both…

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New Study Links Marijuana to Schizophrenia

Articles>Addiction Research

As two states have voted to legalize recreational marijuana, and several others will vote on legalization in upcoming elections, the federal government has been evaluating the information about the potential…

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Study Finds Similarities in Sex Addiction and Drug Addiction

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Addiction is often measured, in part, by the impact it makes on a person’s quality of life. In instances of substance use, it can also be measured by intensity and…

Which Came First, Depression or Alcoholism?

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In our society, it is commonly accepted for people to turn to alcohol when they are feeling down. In the movies and on TV, the hero or heroine is often…

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Process Addictions: When a Substance Isn’t the Problem

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By Edie Weinstein, LSW @EdieWeinstein1 Workaholism and perfectionism are considered process addictions. Although it might be difficult to imagine, they are every bit as insidious and at times intractable as…

How Much Do Addiction, Other Forms of Mental Illness and Psychological Trauma Overlap?

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An addiction to drugs or alcohol is acknowledged by the American Psychiatric Association as part of a larger diagnosable mental illness known as substance use disorder. In many cases, people…

Don’t Treat Me Like That: Chronic Pain Sufferers Fear Pharmacists Consider Them ‘Drug Addicts’

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It makes a lot of sense, but it’s an area that is a little-known truth: people who suffer from chronic pain have concerns about how they’ll be treated by their…

Tackling Alcohol, Trauma Problems at the Same Time Can be Beneficial

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Some mental health problems tend to show up together. For example, it is not uncommon for people dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to also struggle with substance abuse. Alcoholism…

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Drug and Gambling Addictions Linked to Embezzlement

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A corporate intelligence and security consulting firm that conducted a five year study that tied embezzlement to gambling and a desire to live a lavish lifestyle. Anecdotal evidence suggests drug…

Which People Tend to Seek Treatment for Gambling Disorder?

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Gambling disorder (compulsive gambling) is the name of an officially recognized non-substance-based addiction that features problematic and dysfunctional involvement in one or more types of gambling. As is true with…

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Category: Articles>Addiction Research

Category: Articles>Addiction Research

Gambling Disorder, Alcoholism Feature Similar Impulsive Behaviors

New Study Links Marijuana to Schizophrenia

Study Finds Similarities in Sex Addiction and Drug Addiction

Which Came First, Depression or Alcoholism?

Process Addictions: When a Substance Isn’t the Problem

How Much Do Addiction, Other Forms of Mental Illness and Psychological Trauma Overlap?

Don’t Treat Me Like That: Chronic Pain Sufferers Fear Pharmacists Consider Them ‘Drug Addicts’

Tackling Alcohol, Trauma Problems at the Same Time Can be Beneficial

Drug and Gambling Addictions Linked to Embezzlement

Which People Tend to Seek Treatment for Gambling Disorder?

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