Tag: Addiction

  • A brain to represent addiction, for a blog about the signs of an "addictive brain".
    Mental Health Tips & Advice
    6 min read

    Do You Have an Addictive Brain?

    When we talk about addiction, the focus is often on the behaviour, whether it’s drinking, gambling, using drugs, or even compulsive internet use. But behind these habits lies something far more complex: the brain. More specifically, some people may have…

  • addiction spelled out in white letters on wooden background
    Mental Health Awareness
    6 min read

    Addiction – Signs, Misconceptions and Treatment

    You may commonly hear others use the phrase “I’m addicted” when talking about something they love, or you may even use it yourself. But addiction is actually a mental health condition that can cause harm to you and those around…

  • woman browsing through clothing rail
    Mental Health Tips & Advice
    4 min read

    Compulsive shopping and spending:  Are these habits signs of shopping addiction?

    Spending money is a necessity of life. Whether it’s your daily shop or a treat for the week, shopping has a pleasurable effect on the brain. But when does retail therapy, become a retail obsession? And, what can you do…