Addictive behaviors

Psychological approach to addictive behaviors such as gambling, sex, or technology use.

Addictive behaviors

Oniomania, compulsive shopping disorder

Although the so-called January blues are already coming to an end, there are still several weeks left before the promotions and sales period ends. One of the most prominent events of the year, and one that can awaken the consumerist

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The United Kingdom will ban credit card gambling

Regulation of online gaming and betting via credit card The British Gambling Commission has launched a new measure to combat gambling addiction. This is a new law that, as of April 14 of this year, will prohibit credit card payments

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Beware of compulsive shopping during this season.

After the Black Friday celebration and with Christmas just around the corner, compulsive shopping can be a frequent occurrence these days. Although consuming and giving gifts during these festivities is common and socially accepted, the potential repercussions must be considered.

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Addiction: Not Knowing When to Stop or a Disease?

When discussing addiction, many people agree that an addicted person is someone with a problem they cannot face or distance themselves from. Therefore, part of society shows understanding regarding this aspect. However, on the contrary, there is another part of

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Summer: Risk of Device Addiction in Minors

The change in habits and schedules typical of summer, lack of supervision, and excessive hours spent on technological devices increase the risk of electronic device addiction in children and adolescents. This is explained by the Catalan Association of Social Addictions

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Video Game Addiction

Video game addiction is a problem that particularly concerns parents of teenagers. Finally, the WHO has recognized that video game addiction is a mental illness. After 10 years of consideration and work with mental health professionals, months after adding video

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Cleaning Addiction

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder characterized by recurrent and persistent fixed ideas that generate uneasiness, fear, anxiety, or apprehension. One of the most common disorders is obsessive-compulsive cleaning disorder. Generally, OCD begins in adolescence or youth. Symptoms usually manifest

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Those Affected by ADHD, a Sure Target for Addictions

A study conducted by the journal “Translational Psychiatry” concludes that individuals affected by ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are more susceptible to developing addictions. ADHD and Addictions According to the researchers, the key lies in the genetic variations of individuals.

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Psychological analysis of shopping addiction

During these days of gifts and shopping, the risk for addicted individuals increases. CCAdicciones, which also assists people with this addiction, offers a free first visit in these cases. The signs of a possible shopping addiction, according to Sandra Anguita,

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