The bright lights of Las Vegas. The cheers from lucky lottery winners. The upbeat entertainment hosted by casinos. Around the world, gambling presents an exciting image of itself. But this
When people think of addiction they usually imagine someone who drinks too much alcohol or has a drug habit – but addictive behaviours can be just as destructive as chemical
Sex addiction is not formally listed in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), but it is nevertheless considered to be a serious condition by many in the
A common misperception about sex addiction is that it is about sex and the pursuit of sex. Many people think it’s reserved for someone with a high libido or someone
Facebook and Instagram have recently announced modifications to their apps, in an effort to control social media addiction among their users. The move comes amid growing concern over lost productivity
As World Cup betting reaches an all-time high, so does gambling addiction. All over the world football fans were glued to their television sets with excitement as France won the
Rich moist chocolate cakes, crispy doughnuts, a bag of nachos, your aunt’s famous lemon pies; put them in front of the individual, and mouths starts to water. Finish the first
Sex addiction describes a very real and challenging form of behavioural dependency. While enjoying sex is normal, sex addiction takes it to another level. For example, it can cause a
Porn addiction is a form of behavioural addiction that is characterised by the increasing compulsion to look at pornographic material or content. Years ago, a person suffering from porn addiction would mostly
Even though some people use the term sex addict as an excuse for reckless sexual behaviours, there are others who actually suffer from sex addiction, which involves uncontrollable sexual impulses. A
More and more people are coming out with and seeking treatment for sexual dependency. Are evolving genes to blame? Social media influences? Too much access or not enough? Read on to
The simple answer is RIGHT NOW. Why? Because an addiction only worsens with time; so committing yourself to getting help now is critical to preserving your health, your relationships, and your financial wellbeing. For most of us, few days pass that aren’t completely filled to the brim. We are constantly
Narcissism and drug addiction often go hand-in-hand since individuals with narcissistic personalities need to find a way to escape their overwhelming emotional anxiety and pain. Similarly, most addicts have narcissistic traits. An addicted narcissist may have unique challenges in getting treatment, such as feelings of entitlement in addiction recovery, and so
Mark uses cocaine every weekend with his friends. He has a high-pressure job as an investment banker. He works hard. He plays hard. And if you ask him if he has a cocaine addiction, his response would be “Don’t I deserve to relax with my friends after a hard week
An unsolicited treatment review by one of our clients – anxiety sufferer Kirsty spent 21 long years in and out of therapy before finally finding treatment that worked for her. “I’ve been in and out of counselling, group therapy, psychiatric wards and rehabilitation my whole adult life – but somehow
