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- Two Million South Koreans Addicted to Internet
- MTV Airs Episode on Videogame Addiction
A recent episode of MTV's True Life shadowed two people whose lives have been negatively affected by their propensity for gaming. more...
- British Mom Blames Facebook Addiction for Neglecting Her Daughter
- Gambling Addiction
Often referred to as a hidden illness, gambling addiction can destroy finances and families as the problem gambler continues to chase that big win more...
- Problem Gamblers Likely to Abuse Alcohol
A new study shows that problem gamblers are more likely to have alcohol problems as well more...
- Hoarding: When Collecting Becomes an Addiction
Compulsive hoarding disorder is an obsessive-compulsive disorder that can result in family tension, health and sanitation issues, and mental distress. more...
- Porn Addiction
Internet porn addiction is difficult to treat because of the effect viewing has on the brains of susceptible people. This addiction can lead to destroyed relationships and even job loss if the person surfs porn at work. more...
- Video Game Addiction
If work, relationships, and all other important aspects of life are ignored in favor of game playing, you may be experiencing something akin to addiction more...
- Love Addiction
Love addiction is another phrase for codependency, or unhealthy relationships where one person expects another to fulfill all their needs. more...
- Gambling Addiction
One of the most chronically underreported forms of addiction in the United States today is gambling addiction. The line between being able to enjoy gambling for what it is, a way to have fun, and abusing it is so fine that most people dont realize they have crossed it until something catastrophic has happened. more...
- Internet Addiction
Internet addiction was originally proposed as a joke by a scientist in 1995. However, as the Internet grows in popularity and becomes a bigger part of daily life, some people have developed unhealthy use patterns. more...
- Shopping Addiction
Compulsive shopping and spending can be a very problematic issue and some consider it a form of addiction. Compulsive shoppers tend to be secretive about their spending and will spend money beyond what they can afford and they show many of the signs of "addiction" in their patterns of behavior. more...
