of Hypersexual Disorder and Sex Addiction J. K. Harville Thoughts on the reality of Hypersexual Disorder and Sex Addiction We often hear about addictions and the problems they cause in the news and portrayed in Movies and television. We hear about an alcoholic‚ a drug addict‚ or a compulsive gambler and how their addictions destroy their lives and that of their families. An addiction we don’t often hear about or see glorified on television is an addiction to Biology’s most base instinct;
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BIBLIOGRAPHY 11 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 12 CHAPTER 1 Introduction Video game addiction‚ often considered a form of computer addiction or internet addiction‚ has had more and more press over the years. Video games include computer games‚ console games‚ arcade machine games‚ and even cell phones‚ PDA‚ and advanced calculator games. Since the 1950s‚ gaming has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry.
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The increase in computer usage can play an important role in people’s lives. Computers have done a lot to improve our lives‚ but they also have negative impacts. At times the immense amount of resources and entertainment can lead to a person’s dependency on the computer. Here are some interesting websites and articles that discuss some of the pros and cons of computer usage‚ specifically the world wide web. Advisory Committee Congressional Internet Caucus. (2002). Advisory Committee Congressional
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DotA: Recreation or Addiction? A research paper presented to: Ms. Cecilia Rivera Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School Ermin Garcia St.‚ Brgy. Pinagkaisahan‚ cor. EDSA‚ Cubao‚ Quezon City In partial fulfillment of the requirements of English IV Submitted by: Mark Anthony Serrano IV-Scarlet Chapter I Introduction Defense of the Ancients (most commonly known as DotA) is one of the hottest and most popular games in the world of video games. But first‚ what is DotA? For
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Technology addiction is being compared to drug addiction since there are many similar symptoms for both addictions. We‚ the Facebook generation‚ are actually suffering from information withdrawal syndrome. The same way alcoholics experience withdrawal when they stop drinking. I also read on The Telegraph‚ that some children as young as four year old require psychological treatment because of their addiction to smartphones and iPads. According to helpguide.org‚ Internet and computer addiction can cause
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Introduction to Internet Addiction Ten years ago‚ the only people who spent a majority of their leisure time on the computer were paid members of the technology industry. Today‚ however‚ surfing the Web has become a pastime as social and marketable as bar hopping or going to the movies. As the web has become a part of mainstream life‚ some mental health professionals have noted that a percentage of people using the web do so in a compulsive and out-of-control manner. In one extreme (1997) Cincinnati
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different circumstances that lead to addiction and keep it a reoccurring issue. Addiction is a mental issue and has physical and psychological side effects. Many people experiment with drugs. Addiction is a very common issue. The majority of Americans sample drugs at least once in their life. Not all use of substances is considered an addiction. While there is a great deal of effect on the brain‚ it is also necessary to know the difference between use and addiction. Drug use in America is a
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In the article The Addiction Paradox: Drug Dependence Has Two Faces - As A Chronic Disease And A Temporary Failure To Cope‚ the author talks about research that shows addiction as a disease or a temporary failure to cope. In the article Neurobiology Of Addiction Versus Drug Use Driven By Lack Of Choice‚ the authors talk about the study of neurobiology of addiction and how addiction and the different choices drug users can make. In the article New Medications For Drug Addiction Hiding In Glutamatergic
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Facebook Addiction Disorder (F.A.D.) Nowadays‚ the new thing in is Facebook. The big Facebook has changed the life of millions. But is that a good or a bad thing? Well some would think it’s good‚ but in many cases it isn’t. A new type of addiction was formed‚ Facebook addiction disorder. This addiction leads‚ mostly teenagers‚ to become very addicted to Facebook‚ and cannot live without it. Critics say that there is‚ at least‚ six symptoms of F.A.D. Some have come up with ideas to beat this new
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Phobias and Addictions Joe Blow General Psychology University of Phoenix PA10BSP03 Phobias and Addictions With extensive research over the years in the field of psychology‚ people have a better understanding of how the human mind works and how the mind affects ones behavior. Phobias and addictions are two emotional situations that have in one way or another‚ occurred in the lives of everyday people. Different theories expose behavior through an understanding of thought processes. The theories
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