Other Addictions

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be addicted to drugs or alcohol to feel the pain of addiction. There are many different types of addictions that are common in our modern society.

Generally speaking, an addiction is any behavior that you feel powerless to control. Since a healthy lifestyle requires balance, addictions can have serious physical, emotional, and psychological consequences.

Sexual addiction is one example of an addiction that is often misunderstood. While it’s perfectly normal to enjoy sexual activity, letting your desires dictate your daily life can cause shame and embarrassment. Sexaholics Anonymous is a support group for people who engage in compulsive and promiscuous sexual behavior or suffer from porn addiction.

While computers can be useful tools to improve productivity, they can also promote addictive behavior among certain individuals. Bored office workers may develop a solitaire addiction instead of focusing on how to improve their job prospects. Thrill seekers may develop an online gambling addiction or video game addiction when they lack a constructive outlet for their risk-taking impulse. Treatment for computer addiction includes cognitive behavioral therapy that encourages the addict to understand the factors that contribute to destructive behavior while developing positive coping mechanisms.

At LoveToKnow Recovery, we’ll help you understand how your addiction is affecting your life and give you the tools you need to change your unhealthy behavior. Whether you suffer from compulsive lying, a caffeine addiction, or a shoplifting addiction, understanding your illness is the first step to recovery.