Is there such a thing as a video game/online gaming addiction? Addiction is usually linked to substance abuse, however, it is clear that there are some behavioral addictions. Among behavioral addictions, it is possible to recognize behaviors like gambling, for instance, but in recent decades a behavior that has raised concern is compulsive gaming. ButRead more
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Addiction, Gaming Addiction, Health, Love, Substance Abuse, Technology Addiction, Wellness | 0 comment | 18 July, 2018 | 0
Considering Gender In Addiction As we know all the well: Addiction does not discriminate. It happens to people of all ages and all walks of life, and it also happens to men and women. While, in many cases, the image of an addict is associated with the male gender, and, indeed, men do have higherRead more
Addiction, Health, Love, Positive Psychology, Substance Abuse, Wellness | 1 comment | 14 June, 2018 | 0
Looking at addiction through the lens of positive psychology Throughout most of the history of psychology and psychological treatment, the focus has been on identifying the deficits and problems associated with the human psyche and providing ways to compensate for these deficits. This has been a very important avenue of research as it has helpedRead more