At the time, Lauren didn’t know what was wrong. Now, she says she sees it clear as day: She had a burgeoning internet and ...

Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD) is increasingly recognised as a behavioural addiction characterized by persistent and excessive purchasing behaviours that result in significant distress, impaired ...

An increasing number of men are seeking treatment for an addiction to watching porn, which has resulted in “carnage” in their ...

The Head of Addiction Services at St John of God Hospital has warned that shopping, video gaming and gambling are part of a surge in behavioural addiction in Ireland, and that the problem is "all ...

“A common indicator of a developing porn addiction includes feeling unable to reduce or stop consumption, despite wanting to,” highlights Warden. “Needing more frequent or extreme content to achieve ...

Financial strain is one of the most immediate negative impacts of a shopping addiction, and this can become a serious issue ...

What comes to mind when you read the word "addiction?" Does it make you think of repetitive use of alcohol and drugs despite negative consequences? Or do you think of shopping, sexual activity, video ...

Caitlin Moran's personal essay "I Know Why the Fat Lady Sings," calls compulsive overeating "the most pointlessly secret of miseries" for women. Her words continue to make the Facebook, Twitter, and ...

Ever watched a dog eat? They chow down hard, but for many not even food can keep their attention, and the sight of a special ...