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Addictions
Addictive Behavior is any activity, substance, object or behavior that has become the major focus of a person's life to the exclusion of other activites, or that has begun to harm the individual or others physically, mentally, or socially. Compulsive behaviors are rooted in a need to reduce tension caused by inner feelings a person wants to avoid or control. Compulsive behaviors are repetitive and seemingly purposeful and are often performed in a ritualistic manner. Some addictive behaviors include Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Gambling, Pill Abuse, excessive sexual behavior, spending, watching TV, internet surfing, gaming etc Do you experience...
- Increased use of substance or impulsive behavior to gain desired effect?
- Symptoms of anxiety, depression, irritability, nausea, trembling, sweats, racing thoughts, increased heart rate when attempting to cut down or eliminate behavior?
- Attempts to stop or cut down behavior are unsuccessful?
- Family and/or friends have asked you to cut down on behavior?
- Lying to family members, friends, peers to conceal your behavior?
- Relaying on addictive behavior to escape or relieve feelings of guilt, shame, helplessness, hopelessness
If you have any of symptoms listed above, you may be struggling with an Addictive Disorder. Upon gaining an understanding of your addiction, treatment can assist you in gaining control of your life by resolving the underlying issue. Lets problem solve together by identifying the cause, learn new coping skills for relapse prevention and symptom reduction so you can achieve your personal goals.
(reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addictive_behavior)
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Other Addiction Information
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Alcohol
Opiates
Stimulants
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