Non-substance addictions (behavioral addictions).
Behavioral Addictions
Behavioral addiction is classified as any time that one loses control of their actions in order to engage in behaviors that result in brief feelings of happiness. That person becomes dependent on the pleasurable feelings that come as a result of certain behaviors and begins to compulsively act on that behavior. Some common behavioral addictions include:
- Food Addiction
- Sex Addiction
- Internet Addiction
- Religious addiction
- Pornography Addiction
- Using computers and/or cell phones
- Video Game Addiction
