What Are Behavioural Addictions?

What Are Behavioural Addictions?

Contrary to what one may believe, addictions do not just exist in the realm of problematic alcohol and drug use. Any problematic behaviour can develop into an addiction. Addictions that exist separate from compulsive alcohol and drug-using behaviour are known as behavioural addictions.  Currently, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)…