Understanding Shopping Addiction and Compulsive Spending as Process Addiction Shopping addiction, also known as compulsive spending or compulsive buying disorder is a recognized form of process addiction where individuals engage in repetitive purchasing behaviors driven by emotional triggers rather than tangible needs. Unlike purchase habits driven purely by necessity, compulsive shoppers rely on buying as […]
Understanding Food Addiction as a Process Addiction Food addiction is increasingly recognized as a form of process addiction, involving compulsive behaviors around eating that mirror the psychological patterns seen in substance abuse. Unlike drug or alcohol addiction, where an external substance is involved, food addiction centers on behaviors like emotional eating, binge eating, or compulsive
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Crisis Overview The presence of incessant conflict in Yemen for four years has devastated millions of livelihoods. The number of displaced civilians is set to trample world war equivalents, which will transform Yemen into the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. More than 20 million civilians living in Yemen are at risk of starvation (Winter,
Understanding Workaholism as a Process Addiction In a society that often glorifies hustle culture, achievement, and productivity, workaholism can be mistakenly viewed as dedication or ambition. However, when the drive to work becomes compulsive and interferes with health, relationships, and personal fulfillment, it crosses the line into a dangerous behavioral condition known as a process
Understanding Digital Process Addictions in the Modern World As digital technologies become more integrated into daily life, a new form of behavioral disorder has emerged—digital process addictions. These refer to compulsive and maladaptive patterns of digital behavior, most notably internet and gaming addiction, that mirror the characteristics of traditional substance and behavioral addictions. Driven by
Understanding Sex and Love Addiction as a Process Addiction Sex and love addiction is an often misunderstood and overlooked form of process addiction. While society frequently downplays or even romanticizes obsessive behaviors around love and sexuality, individuals suffering from this addiction experience intense emotional pain, compulsivity, and an inability to form healthy, secure relationships. This
Introduction to Gambling Addiction as a Process Addiction Gambling addiction is one of the most recognized and researched forms of process addiction. Unlike substance addictions that involve drugs or alcohol, gambling addiction revolves around a compulsive behavior—placing bets or wagers—that activates the brain’s reward system. While the activity may start as a harmless form of
Introduction to Process Addiction and Substance Addiction Addiction is a complex and chronic condition that affects the brain’s reward system, leading individuals to compulsively seek out certain behaviors or substances despite harmful consequences. While substance addiction has long been recognized and studied, process addiction also known as behavioral addiction has gained increasing attention in recent
Understanding the Psychology of Process Addiction Process addiction, also known as behavioral addiction, refers to the compulsive engagement in behaviors that are inherently rewarding but ultimately harmful when repeated excessively. Unlike substance addiction, process addiction does not involve the intake of external substances like drugs or alcohol. Instead, it is rooted in psychological and emotional