Addiction can have a serious negative effect on your relationships, general quality of life, and health. It can be categorized as a disease; a chronic condition that doesn’t escalate because of ‘lack of willpower’ or lack of self-control, but due
Addiction refers to the continual use of drugs (e.g., alcohol or opiates) or engagement in specific behaviours (e.g., gambling or video gaming) despite the occurrence of psychological or physical harm. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime,
The 3rd National Conference of the Society of Addiction Psychology is organized by the Department of Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychology and Research at the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (Divyangjan), Dehradun. Substance Abuse Disorder (SAD) is
The world is a small place and this has also influenced how people find their romantic partner. There was a time when people got married only to people near their locality, with advancements in transportation, we were allowed to travel
Exercising and physical activity are quite necessary, for a healthy body holds space for a healthy mind. In addition to improving physical fitness, exercise has been proven effective in elevating mood and reducing anxiety and stress levels. However, over-exercising is
The definition of addiction is a chronic, recurrent condition marked by obsessive drug seeking and usage despite negative outcomes. Because it causes functional alterations to the brain circuits responsible for reward, stress, and self-control, it is regarded as a brain
According to the survey based on a sample size of 1,000 parents conducted by Smart parent solution company, Baatu Tech, around 60% of children between the age of 5-16 portray behaviours that indicate a risk of digital addiction. The survey even
Addiction is described as the inability to control doing, taking, or using something to a level that is harmful to you. In clinical terms, addiction is a progressive disorder that affects the brain’s reward, motivation, and memory. It is characterized
In recent years, mobile games have grown in popularity, with many individuals playing them daily all across the world. Call of Duty: smartphone, PUBG, and Free Fire are a few of the most played smartphone games. In each of these
In today’s world of the internet, people are far from each other, but they can communicate and interact with each other at any point in time. The Internet has made life easier. But how people use it can impact their
