Other Addictions
A variety of behaviors other than the more commonly known addictions (alcohol and other drugs, gambling, sex) can become addictive if engaged in on a regular basis.
Is Sugar Addiction Harmful to Kids?
Looks at potential harms of sugar addiction in children.
Looks at potential harms of sugar addiction in children.
Internet Addiction - What Are Your Internet Addiction Experiences
Users of the addictions guidesite from about.com are invited to share their experiences of internet addiction and other media addictions.
Users of the addictions guidesite from about.com are invited to share their experiences of internet addiction and other media addictions.
What Is a Chocoholic?
Glossary definition of the term chocoholic
Glossary definition of the term chocoholic
Video Game Addiction Parents’ Group
A psychoeducational therapy group for parents of video game addicted children in the Seattle area.
A psychoeducational therapy group for parents of video game addicted children in the Seattle area.
Video Games Addiction Couples Therapy Group
Marriage under strain because of video games addiction? For those in Seattle, WA, this therapy group could be the answer.
Marriage under strain because of video games addiction? For those in Seattle, WA, this therapy group could be the answer.
Group Therapy for People Addicted to Video Games
Group therapy is available in Seattle, WA, for people addicted to video games. Come along and get support re-entering the real world.
Group therapy is available in Seattle, WA, for people addicted to video games. Come along and get support re-entering the real world.
Group Therapy for Kids With Computer Game Addiction
A therapy group in Seattle, WA, for kids aged 10-15 years old with computer game addiction.
A therapy group in Seattle, WA, for kids aged 10-15 years old with computer game addiction.
What Is Video Game Addiction?
Provides an overview of the potential harms of excessive video game playing, including addiction.
Provides an overview of the potential harms of excessive video game playing, including addiction.
Who Develops Video Game Addiction?
Describes the findings of recent research into video game addiction and who it affects.
Describes the findings of recent research into video game addiction and who it affects.
Preventing Video Game Addiction in Children
Video game addiction is a real concern for parents, but there is a lot you can do to prevent this from occurring. The following tips draw on the American Medical Association’s advice for parent
Video game addiction is a real concern for parents, but there is a lot you can do to prevent this from occurring. The following tips draw on the American Medical Association’s advice for parent
Gaming Addiction
Research report on gaming addiction.
Research report on gaming addiction.
What Is Oniomania?
Glossary definition of oniomania
Glossary definition of oniomania
What Is Shopping Addiction?
Provides a basic overview of shopping addiction.
Provides a basic overview of shopping addiction.
Shopping Addiction Questionnaire
Wondering if you have an addiction to shopping or spending? Follow this link and click on "Do I have a problem" in the right hand side box for an online questionnaire to help you find out.
Wondering if you have an addiction to shopping or spending? Follow this link and click on "Do I have a problem" in the right hand side box for an online questionnaire to help you find out.
Portrayal of Addiction In "Confessions of a Shopaholic"
Confessions of a Shopaholic does not intend to be a serious film, yet it portrays a serious subject. Although the movie contains some elements of truth, it also reinforces some unhelpful ideas about shopping addiction.
Confessions of a Shopaholic does not intend to be a serious film, yet it portrays a serious subject. Although the movie contains some elements of truth, it also reinforces some unhelpful ideas about shopping addiction.
What Confessions of a Shopaholic Says About Shopping Addiction
Discusses how the movie "Confessions of a Shopaholic" protrays shopping addiction.
Discusses how the movie "Confessions of a Shopaholic" protrays shopping addiction.
What Is Exercise Addiction?
Describes the basic aspects of exercise addiction.
Describes the basic aspects of exercise addiction.
Exercise Addiction
Wondering if your "healthy lifestyle" has become an addiction to exercise?
Wondering if your "healthy lifestyle" has become an addiction to exercise?
What is Food Addiction?
Provides an overview of research on the concept of food addiction.
Provides an overview of research on the concept of food addiction.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA)
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a 12-step self help program for people with food addictions.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a 12-step self help program for people with food addictions.
Food Addiction Conference
CBC news article exploring the rise of food addictions, and research showing food addiction can be initiated in animals.
CBC news article exploring the rise of food addictions, and research showing food addiction can be initiated in animals.
Are Eating Disorders Addictions?
Article discussing differences and similarities between eating disorders and addictions, from about.com's eating disorders guidesite.
Article discussing differences and similarities between eating disorders and addictions, from about.com's eating disorders guidesite.