Out-of-control-shopping i Primarily Driven By Poor Credit Card Management Did you know that approximately 10 percent of adults in western countries are believed to have a compulsive spending disorder? Their spending habits lead them to lose control over their buying behavior, and this trend is on the rise. Interestingly, these shopaholics are addicted to buying[…]
Author Archives: Dr. Sadaqat ali
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Drug, Alcohol, & Behavioral Addictions Have One Thing in Common: Compulsion I said I’d use the next few posts to share what I learned at a recent conference on behavioral addictions. I should emphasize that the conference, held in Budapest, was billed as the First International Conference on Behavioral Addictions. The idea that gambling, hypersexualized behavior, eating[…]
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When working on self-improvement, setbacks can often feel like failures. Whether it’s indulging in a late-night fast-food craving or struggling to quit smoking despite several tries, setbacks can be discouraging. However, they’re not the end of the road. Instead, they’re an essential part of the process. Research shows that each failed attempt can increase your[…]
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When Should Addicts Be Protected by Disability Laws? The question of whether addiction is a disability or simply unacceptable behavior is complex. This topic involves legal, ethical, and societal considerations that need thorough exploration. A real-life example from Oregon illustrates this. Back in 2011, a police officer lost his job after driving under the influence[…]
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Understanding How The Brain Heals Creates New Treatment Options For Addicts We used to think that the brain, once damaged, could not repair itself. Breakthroughs in neuroscience have shown that this is not true. Though individual neurons might be damaged beyond repair, the brain attempts to heal itself when damaged by making new connections or new neural[…]
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The Loss of Spirituality Makes It Doubly Hard to Recover From Workaholism When work becomes the “sacred cow,” personal and often professional values change. Faith often weakens because little energy is left over to pursue and find the spiritual side of life. For those who have lost their spirituality, or never had it, this is a[…]
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Anxiety can stem from many sources: relationship problems, work stress, or even health concerns. Though medications are commonly used, there are alternative methods that can effectively alleviate anxiety. In this article, we explore four case studies highlighting treatments that focus on action and understanding, helping individuals break free from the grip of anxious thoughts. Case[…]
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We Tend to Oversimplify Concepts Such as Powerlessness & Willpower By now, the research is clear: Addiction is a chronic brain disease, not a matter of willpower. This means that, contrary to old stereotypes, people who become addicted to drugs or alcohol are not weak, immoral, or tragically flawed. David Sack, M.D., is board certified in Psychiatry, AddictionPsychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Sack currently[…]
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Teenagers are naturally inclined to push boundaries as part of their developmental journey. Early childhood compliance often shifts into defiance as cognitive abilities, abstract thinking, and emotional complexity grow. In environments where family stability is compromised, such as during a divorce, rebellious tendencies may increase, making teens more susceptible to risky behaviors like substance use.[…]
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Help from the Unconscious After working with dreams for over thirty-five years, I am convinced that all dreams come in the service of health and wholeness. Even recurring nightmares aim to help the dreamer move forward consciously toward well-being. If a dream is remembered, it indicates an important role for the dreamer’s waking mind in[…]