Specialties.
Addictive behaviors.
Individuals can become addicted to, or dependent upon, any number of activities, substances,
objects, feelings, and behaviors. The hallmarks of addiction are the compulsive behaviors,
the cravings, and the urges associated with the object of one's addiction. Obsessive and
intrusive thoughts occur. Drugs, sex, gambling, shopping, running, working, and eating are
common sources of addiction-- and all take a toll on each individuals every day life.
Addiction has a high cost. Sometimes that cost is physical. Sometimes it is financial.
Sometimes it is psychological. Sometimes it involves relationships. And sometimes it is
health-related. Yet no matter what, addiction and addictive behaviors always leave the
individual experiencing the addictive behaviors feeling extremely helpless and out of control.
And those around the addicted person are often left trying to help the addict get through
something they do not completely understand, no less know how to treat.
When an activity becomes the object of a compulsive obsession, it can become
all-consuming, getting in the way of personal commitments, physical health, financial
responsibilities, relationships, functioning at work, or functioning in all areas every day. And
with evidence of addiction being a brain disease, an addictive cycle can progress and
continue. Physical addiction can occur. Psychological addiction is possible. In any and all
events, pain is felt and experienced by all involved.
People struggling with addictive behaviors do not have to struggle alone. More and more is
being understood about addiction and the seriousness of such a disorder. Help is available.
DR. ART BOWLER
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