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 […]
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 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
What is Process Addiction? Process addiction, also known as behavioral addiction, is a condition where an individual compulsively engages in rewarding non-substance-related behaviors despite adverse consequences. Unlike substance addictions, which involve chemical dependencies such as drugs or alcohol, process addictions are driven by behaviors that become psychologically and emotionally addictive. These behaviors are often socially