Sexual addiction

infiltrates our personal lives. It creates this insatiable addiction for instant gratification, that if not taken more seriously, will only get exponentially worse. One reason why Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) should be taken more seriously, is because it fits all the criteria of an addiction. The idea that addiction can only happen with substance is outdated. Michael…

well as the social skills that aren’t properly developed for human communication. Evidence from psychological studies indicates that the overuse of social media is an alarming issue that may lead to life-changing challenges. Victims of Internet Addiction Disorder should be looked as prime examples in the prevention of an psychological disorder that may drastically impact lives. Changes in reducing the use of social media and the internet is difficult in the modern world of technology, however,…

Children under the age of thirteen should not have their own smartphone. Many kids who receive smartphones get them at too early of an age. Children with these phones can face Cyber-bullying, addiction, privacy issues and mental and physical problems. Some of the children who face these challenges are too young to know how to handle them properly. Once something is on the internet, it is there forever. Fifty-three percent of children receive a smartphone at age six. Too many young kids are…

Understanding Addiction PO attended group on time and moderately participated in the group activities. PO learned the definition of addiction, the addiction process, and the different types of substance(s) withdrawal symptoms. PO shared his substance use experience with peers, and identified reasons to stay clean and sober. PO completed the weekly treatment progress, which indicated he attended 2 sober meetings last week. Verification was provided. Lundvall Group topic: Understanding…

be said for computers when travelling for a business trip. However, this convenience has slowly turned into an addiction when that said piece of technology has to be brought along everywhere with its user regardless of the inconveniences that may occur along the way. There has been research that has shown that more people own a mobile phone than a toothbrush. (Turner, 2015) These addictions are not to be taken lightly because they have shown to produce the similar kind…

Psychological dependence of fast food among adolescents Fast food faces a serious problem of causing heavy addiction to the public in the United States, especially in the adolescents. Fast food industry in the United States can be traced back to almost a century ago, since when the dependence appears occur. There are a variety of aspects influence the fast food mental addiction. In this article, three literatures will be reviewed and discussed around the theme “psychological dependence of fast…

A Professional Counselor Role working for the Substance Abuse Client Professional counselors wear many hats when dealing with the drug addicted population and extended family who support the individual with the addiction. Educating and providing a plan of treatment as a counselor is the goal when treating addicts. The question is how a counselor will be effective in treating the client and who and how their service will to the client is of value with the resources available. “The…

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a multiphase modality based upon facilitating and engaging intrinsic motivation with the client in order to elicit behavioral changes. Furthermore, building on a patient empowerment perspective by supporting autonomy and self-efficacy. This client-centered counseling approach, which Hanson and Gutheil (2004) refer to as” “phase one in which motivation for change is built, and phase two in which commitment to change is strengthened” (p.1), is based on this…

(2014), compulsive Internet use has been categorised as a mental health issue in many countries, however, China was one of the first to label “Internet addiction” a clinical disorder and conducted researched that focused on Internet gaming. According to Chinese addiction specialist, Dr. Ran Tao, compulsive, excessive involvement with Internet games is a serious health risk to teenagers (Tao, Huang, Wang, Zhang, Zhang & Li, 2010). Research done by Tao et al. (2010)…

In the article “ The Negative Effects of Gambling Addictions”, they explain on how people with a gambling addiction will often be so into their game that they will shut out everybody that they love and care about. They will be depressed because of all the money they have lost and have anxiety because of not knowing if they can win it…