Behavioral addiction

Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use a drug or engage in a behavior that produces an immediate psychological reward, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences. Repetitive drug use can alter brain function in synapses similar to natural rewards like food or falling in love in ways that perpetuate craving and weakens self-control for people with pre-existing vulnerabilities. This phenomenon – drugs reshaping brain function – has led to an understanding of addiction as a brain disorder with a complex variety of psychosocia

repetitive gambling despite demonstrable harm and adverse consequences

excessive internet use that causes psychological disorders

addiction to computer and video games

compulsive sexual behaviour driven by use of pornography

obsession with shopping and buying behavior that causes adverse consequences

proposed compulsive sexual disorder

set of actions that harm or lack consideration for the well-being of others

proposed medical diagnosis related to overuse of social media

spread of illness symptoms through a population where there is no viral or bacterial agent responsible for contagion

form of addiction that involves a compulsion to engage in a rewarding non-drug-related behavior despite any negative consequences to the person's physical, mental, social or financial well-being

behavioral addiction that is characterized by the compulsive consumption of palatable foods despite adverse consequences.

excessive or compulsive use of the computer

adverse effects of porn

behavioral addiction

addiction linked to physical exercice

mental disorder in which a person is overly obsessed with a public figure

behavioral addiction

behavior, or stimulus related to a behavior, that is both rewarding and reinforcing

person overengaged with digital technology

obsession with shopping and buying behavior

disorder due to addictive gaming behaviour

set of personality traits that make an individual predisposed to developing addictions